About
Individual acting lessons, specializing in college audition preparation. Retired tenured faculty at The Hartt School BFA Acting Program, University of Hartford (30 years' teaching experience). I work out of my home in Middletown, CT. I was also the theatre chair at The Center for Creative Youth, a four-week pre-college program in the arts at Wesleyan University.
I love working one on one. I enjoy bringing out the best in people. I have worked with both young people and adults.
Highlights
Hired 6 times
1 employee
22 years in business
Serves Middletown , CT
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Venmo
Specialties
Experience level
No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Acting venue(s)
Theater, Improv theater, Musical theater, Film, TV episode, TV commercial, Radio, Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest
People in group
1 person, 2-4 people, 5 or more people
Acting focus area(s)
No specific focus, Hone diction and enunciation, Expand vocal range, Strengthen vocal projection, Refine vocal expression, Develop specific accent(s), Develop specific dialect(s)
Students goals
To prepare for an audition, To build confidence, To explore as a hobby, To continue professional development
Acting type(s)
I can make recommendations, Scene study, Cold reading, Method acting, Classical acting, Voice-over, Improv, Physical theater and movement
Student's age
5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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Shannon F.
Diana and I met through Lessons.com in December 2021. Over the course of a year, I felt much more confident in my abilities as an actor: Speaking with specific intention, appropriately “filling” the space around me. Safely tapping into my character’s vulnerabilities without damaging my instrument; and feeling empowered to take risks, knowing Diana provided a safe space to “fail”.
Diana was an incredible resource and confidant through the URTAs/MFA audition process. From our initial discussion about MFA programs, to helping me select audition monologues, finalizing applications, virtual coaching sessions… Diana was tremendous.
I am proud to say I am now pursuing my MFA, Acting from Columbia University! I am so thankful for Diana’s expertise, honesty and generosity. Our time together has allowed me to see myself and the world around me much more clearly, catapulting my growth as an actor and human.
Shannon Fish
Columbia University MFA Acting Co 2026
April 06, 2024
•Hired on Lessons
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todd V.
Diana has been an amazing acting teacher and has helped build a solid foundation for my goals. She has helped to develop my range as well as show me how to approach characters and scenes to increase audition success. Highly recommend.
March 27, 2024
•Hired on Lessons
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
One-on-one attention. I work with each student based on where they are in their process and what their goal is. I'm kind and attentive, with professional standards.
Services offered
Acting