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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!

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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.

 

“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

Participants receive all footage from each class with additional notes.

Intro

For beginners with little or no previous acting training or experience.

Scene Study Classes

Returning Students

Please submit resume for assessment.

Advanced

By invitation only. Prerequisite: two Returning Students levels required or resume submission.

The Audition

This 5-week workshop only runs once a year.

Private Scene Study

Choose your scene partner and determine your class schedule.

Mojeanne Sadr acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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 acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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 acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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 acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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?

10 Questions with

Karen Ivany

Published eBoss Canada

An Audition is an Offer

What my students say

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Daniel C. Jones acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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.

Robyn Matuto acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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Robyn Matuto,
Cast Member

"Jenn Chang" 
Gay Mean Girls

1 season (CBC Gem)

I've taken classes around the world but the space Karen cultivates for her students encourages vulnerability, compassion, creativity, and growth like no other.

Sam Calleja acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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Sam Calleja,
"Vicky Jones"
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent 
(CityTV)

I can’t understate how much her class improved my confidence and my ability to see myself beyond the typecast I felt I was stuck in.

Liam Marshall acting student testimonial for Karen Ivany
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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.

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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!

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Karen Ivany is a member of the Association of Acting Coaches and Educators
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