Testimonials
Jamie has a 100% track record with me getting callbacks & booking auditions. Whenever I coach with Jamie, she always helps me craft a specific & nuanced scene while simultaneously pulling out emotional depths in me with her thoughtful prompts. She is thorough, encouraging, honest, patient & warm. Jamie’s direction has completely transformed my auditions!
Jamie Carroll is one of the top professional acting coaches in New York, if not the country. I’ve visited studios where she’s taught & I’ve seen the most prepared and impressive, exciting auditions in town. She’s not there to “teach acting,” she's there to perfect it.
Working with Jamie has been instrumental to my growth as an actor. She pushes me to approach acting with both vulnerability and technique and works with me to discover what I can uniquely bring to a role, all while helping me feel comfortable and confident. It’s a relief to know that I have a coach and mentor like Jamie. That’s something all actors deserve.
It has been great working with Jamie these last 2 years.Really felt like I was able to dig in and make effective choices with my TV & film self tapes. I have been thrilled to reach my goal of working more in the New York dramatic market, while continuing to do comedies.
The tools Jamie gave me in our first one-hour session were solutions I had been seeking for years, and a few very critical tips I didn't even realize I was missing! She brought an invaluable level of knowledge, wisdom, and experience and gave practical, achievable feedback while fostering a truly kind and encouraging environment. She assessed exactly what I needed immediately and from playback I watched my work grow exponentially from her guidance. She gave me both the hands-on, straight-forward knowledge and the creative support I needed to feel truly great about going into an appointment. Basically - Jamie is very, very special and I can't say enough great things about her.
Jamie is one of the most gifted coaches I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, and even more importantly, one of the kindest humans in the industry. She's my go-to coach when clients have large auditions, as well as a teacher for those looking to get into class. Her technique brings out the best in the actors who study with her, and I've seen first hand the growth and confidence that each of my clients who work with her gain.
Jamie Carroll was my first On-Camera coach and really nailed what it meant to audition, giving me room to practice for the real thing and providing a generous space for growth. After training with her, I booked my first film role off of my first repped audition! Having now worked with a variety of teachers, I can easily say that she has pushed my work forward in myriad ways, making me infinitely more bookable. Auditioning is its own challenge, and Jamie has a vast understanding of how one can surpass it!
After coaching with Jamie I’m always more comfortable walking into an audition! I’m sure that all my choices are 100% solid and that I know exactly what I’m doing within every moment. It’s important that you trust your coach and that they trust your instinct and I have that with Jamie! Also, I love all the positive feedback I get from casting!
Jamie Carroll is the most consistent, and respectful casting director that I have had the pleasure to work with. I am always guaranteed a great pool of talent to pick from. On top of that, it is clear that she is incredibly respectful to all of the talent she brings in and it creates a really positive working dynamic. It's always a great honor to work with Jamie.
Jamie is my secret weapon. She knows exactly how to excavate an artist’s voice, and she has a wonderful way of nurturing an actor’s growth in the craft and the business. Finding a coach who understands the importance of both is incredibly rare. She has made an immense impact on how I show up for the work I am lucky enough to do—and I've been in class with her enough to know that I am not alone or unique in that experience. I am immensely grateful that our paths have crossed. It has made all the difference.
Whenever I watch one of Jamie's students perform I am always impressed with how prepared and nuanced their scene work is -- there is a clear understanding of how to mine the colors from any scene with strong, intentional choices and to allow each actor's individuality to shine. As a coach and a human being, Jamie Carroll is one of the absolute best.
Jamie is one of my top go-to recommendations for coaching both one on one style and acting classes. All my clients that work with Jamie book in TV, Film and Theatre and are also very prepared when it comes to auditioning both in person and self-tape. She is a very hands-on teacher who connects with the actors, and can make everyone feel comfortable, bringing out the best in themselves. I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes over the next few years!
Jamie has an innate sense of how to bring out your most truthful, authentic voice - and perhaps even more importantly, guide you to trust that voice to carry you into the full, creative life you are embodying - both onscreen and off.
Jamie has been a huge asset to my career! Through coaching and classes, she’s taught me how to make my auditions physically and emotionally “pop”. Her “you can do this” attitude, and her knowledge of the industry always helps me walk into the room confident and prepared. After one coaching session with her, I got pinned for a Hulu series regular. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Jamie is that coach every actor hopes to find one day. She cares deeply for both her clients and the work and creates the most positive environment imaginable. In her On Camera Lab, I’ve watched Jamie work her magic week after week with students of all ages and points in their careers. I never truly felt at ease on camera before working with her. Now, I look forward to every chance I get to film something – whether it’s on set or for an audition. Everything that I’ve booked since the pandemic has happened directly because of Jamie’s coaching. I’m so grateful to her for sharing her knowledge, her wit, and her kindness.
Jamie Carroll is likely the most passionate teacher I've ever met. She is as curious and driven to find what unlocks an actor's potential and unique greatness as any coach you'll find. Jamie's coaching sessions have gently and precisely cracked open scenes, characters, relationships and auditions for me. The result is always something that feels somehow entirely mine. Jamie has the gift of seeing the beauty in people and framing it for the world to see. My most recent coaching with Jamie landed me a callback for the Broadway show I am currently in. Infinite gratitude for this most generous and creative genius.
Things really shifted for me when I began to study with Jamie. She provides a safe space where you’re not just performing, but understanding how to bring a character to life, layer by layer. With endless patience, she helps you to find where the character lives in you.
Jamie has an eye for excellence! She's able to quickly get a grasp of the sides and look for the bits of you as a person that makes the character exciting. She has an instinct for drawing out your humanity, putting it on display. And more importantly, she believes in you and your ability to bring it. You. Can. Not. Teach. That. Period.
Working with Jamie has been such a blessing. Jamie nurtures your voice and artistry so you can bring yourself to the work and deliver a truly unique performance. She realizes what your end goal with a scene is and gives you the tools and techniques to get there. I went from being uncertain of my choices to working freely and trusting my instrument. And her experience as a casting director is such a helpful perspective to have– she knows exactly how to make an audition stand out. It was no coincidence that the more we worked together, the more consistently I found myself in the mix for dream roles and booking great projects. She’s also incredibly informed and knowledgeable about the industry, and her advice never misses the mark. It’s been invaluable to have such an artistically gifted coach that also understands the business. I cannot thank her enough!
I have been fortunate enough to have worked directly with Jamie Carroll's students over the last few years and to say I was impressed with them would be an understatement. Each and every student of Jamie's has been beyond prepared, professional, and welcoming. With her background and experience, Jamie has been able to beautifully transition all of her students to the next level of their acting careers. I have seen so much growth in them over the years which has not gone unnoticed. I look forward to continuing to work with Jamie and her talented students.