CRAFT Actors Studio

Yvonne is a vibrant acting coach who teaches from her wealth of experience as a working actor. She pushes her students, in such a positive way, to try new things with the goal of growing us into better actors. Her classes are chock-full of invaluable education and her feedback sharpens our craft. Yvonne is truly an advocate for her students, who teaches from a genuine heart that desires to see all of us move forward in this business and enjoy the ride along the way!

Actress

Yvonne and the Craft Actors Studio team was recommended to me by my hairstylist who has worked with many actors and models in the entertainment industry. What I like best about the format is that students were given an opportunity to digest what they learned in technical classes so we can confidently apply those techniques in practice during performance days. It’s refreshing to have an instructor as passionate as Yvonne is! She is so eager to share her professional working knowledge with us and goes above and beyond to help us reach our full potential. 

I highly recommend the Intermediate and Advanced Film and TV class, American Accent workshop, and the Self-Tape Audition Techniques workshop to all actors. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your career, I guarantee you’ll walk away with industry insights and acting skills that will prove to be advantageous in the “real world”. I look forward to taking more classes at Craft Actors Studio in the future!

(Actress & Model)

Attention Actors:

If you need a a first class audition tape, I highly recommend CS.  I had such a great experience.  When you are working on a film out of your own country and suddenly your agent needs a self tape for a big audition you need a real pro. Kim answered the call and my agent and I couldn't be happier.

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(Actress)

I just wanted to reach out and thank you, Yvonne for all the support you have given me! I am very grateful for CRAFT. One of the best calls I have made was to you. You were highly recommended by Shawna from RJ Talent.

(Actress)

I always learn SO much from Yvonne's classes (and have such a great time, too). I spend my days coaching corporate executives on how to better deliver their speeches, and I gotta say: Yvonne does a phenomenal job of really getting the best out of her students! She is soo good at seeing someone’s strengths and working with them to coax out their best performances!

(Actor, Writer)

I completely enjoyed my recent class with CRAFT Actors Studios and learned an immense amount of new skills from Yvonne. Being taught by a hard working and successful actor who is in the trenches with us is very insightful. She is open and honest and has the ability to share what she has not only learnt over the years, but learns in real time as she goes to auditions across North America from week to week. The environment is positive, safe, encouraging but challenging and honest as I pushed myself to be a better actor. I would recommend to anyone and definitely hope to return for more coaching in the near future. Thanks Yvonne!

(Actor, Writer)

Craft Studio YYC cares about you being an authentic actor and will do what it takes to pull out your "best" and I LOVE it. Being new to the acting world, Yvonne Chapman adds the extra challenge of honing your character development craft as her workshops are all on camera. You can't hide from the camera. Stephen Covey (author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) says it best, "Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity." Craft Studio YYC is the epitome of character development in acting. Are you ready to take your acting to the next level?

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(Actress, and Owner of Confident Claudia)

Yvonne is very generous with her time.  This is a great place to practice different techniques and to develop our Craft in a safe, productive environment!

(Actress)

Shooting behind-the-scene footage at a couple of Craft Actors Studio YYC’s workshops, I have been privy to Yvonne’s lessons from outside of the realm of being an actor, able to watch classes unfold from the outside in.

I have had the pleasure to work with an actor Yvonne has coached and I’ve seen her lessons pay off first hand while directing them.

Yvonne is an encouraging and knowledgeable coach who effectively breaks down and works to correct small problematic mannerisms in actors, but more importantly, cultivates and improves positive ones. She creates a pleasant and interactive environment and encourages individuality. Craft Actors Studio YYC is a place to solidify strengths and participate in practical exercises that goes beyond the theory and teaches real-world scenarios!

(Director, Filmmaker and Owner of Project Nomad Productions)

Craft Actors Studio is a place where I felt completely safe and free to explore my role and push my boundaries as an actor. Yvonne Chapman has proven to be an amazing coach, a trusted mentor and a wonderful human being. I would recommend Craft Actors Studio to anyone that is serious about developing their craft and elevating their career to the next level.

(Actor)