Karen Ivany | ACTING STUDIO
Welcome!
I've been coaching actors and teaching on camera acting since 2010. A working actor myself, I bring my core training, theatre & on set experiences, and my passion as an artists' advocate to every coaching session & acting class!
I look forward to empowering you to create your most authentic & dynamic performances!
Photo Credit: Callback headshots
Classes
Less Talk. More Action.
Acting is doing. Classes focus entirely on acting practice before camera. Actionable feedback is selective and aimed to clarify the actor’s intentions with full commitment and honesty. Small class size allows for generous camera time and individual character exploration.
Keep It Short. I do my best to keep feedback in class concise in order to allow as much time as possible for students to work and receive multiple takes. More fulsome, individual notes are provided after every class.
“I meet my students where they are and assign roles to stretch their range, access vulnerability, take risks and grow in confidence. I provide practical tools for concise, dynamic expression. My feedback always incorporates what worked well and what requires clarification because the actors' process contains both. Both require equal attention.”
- K. Ivany, Actor/Acting Instructor
Class explorations are captured on 4K HD camera w/external Rode mic.
All takes provided to particiapnats via supplied SD card, Air Drop or Gooogle Drive.
Mojeane Sadr,
Recurring Cast Member
"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.
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.
Photo Credit: Photo By JOH
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, professional 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!
