Karen Ivany | Actor & Acting Instructor
Welcome!
I've been coaching actors and teaching acting classes since 2010! A working actor myself, I bring my core training, theatre & on set experiences, and my passion as an artists' advocate to every private coaching session & on camera acting workshop! I look forward to helping you become empowered actors & create your most authentic performances!
Mojeane Sadr,
Recurring
"Charlene"
Workin' Moms
1 season
(CBC, Netflix)
Karen has so much insight and experience in the industry and given me many tips and tools for success.
Myles Dobson,
Cast Member
"Nick"
The Next Step
4 seasons
(CBC GEM)
I can not recommend highly enough working with Karen. I literally owe her my career.
Hallea Jones,
Cast Member
"Eden Hawkins"
Locke & Key
3 seasons
(Netflix)
I carry the techniques and wise words Karen shared with me to this day.
Eric Sebastian,
"Chris Gallahorn"
Alaska Daily
(ABC)
She leads with love and courage, and that's infectious...It's impossible to leave her classroom without curiosity and play.
Don't You Know How Beautiful You Are?
An Audition is an Offer
What my students say
Daniel Christian Jones
"Mr. Bailey"
Best Actor - winner
Toronto Shorts International Film Fest 2022
Missing Person
My time in her acting and audition classes continue to be significantly grounding and laid a solid foundation for my career.
Carol Huska,
Recurrring
"June Bartlett"
Heartland
1 season
(CBC, Netflix)
Whether learning basic techniques or honing the intricacies of your performance, Karen Ivany can do it all!
Douglas Hann,
"Jimmy"
Fear Thy Neighbour
(Disney+)
Karen is a delight to work with and I'm pleased to consider her a mentor.
Liam Marshall,
"Derby Tasker"
Murdoch Mysteries
(CBC)
The kind of environment you need to succeed is a place that nurtures creativity and invites risk. Karen fosters that environment with grace.
A Quick Intro!
Hey there, I'm Karen. I'm an Actor, Acting Coach & Acting Instructor living in Toronto, ON, Canada.
In 2010, I was commissioned to create, develop & teach advanced acting classes for The Acting Program at The Second City Training Centre, Toronto. While there I also established two screen acting courses, On Camera Audition & On Camera Scene Study. I was the exclusive instructor of these popular classes.
As an actor, I've played alongside; Sam Rockwell, Matthew Perry, Tatiana Maslany, Simu Liu, Cary Elwes, Molly Parker and improvised with Jason Jones & Colin Mochrie. I've been directed by; Katie Holmes, Ken Finkleman, Yves Simoneau, Jerry Ciccoritti, Brad Peyton and rising Canadians Molly McGlynn & Farah Merani, to name a few.
From this website you will discover the details regarding my on camera acting classes; The AUDITION, In Studio Scene Study, PRIVATE Scene Study as well as my one-on-one Private Coaching & Self Tape/Audition Prep options.
To find more about my training, methodologies, screen credits, artists' advocacy, associations, or my Ryan Gosling, Timothee Chalamet & Harry Styles obsessions, click any of the social media buttons below!
I look forward to connecting with you!
