College Audition Coaching
Specializing in Shakespeare, Contemporary Monologues, and Musical Theatre Auditions
Warm. Rigorous. Story-Driven.
Artistic Director Tim Hackney offers personalized coaching for students preparing for college theatre auditions. Sessions are tailored to build confidence, clarity, and emotional connection while honoring each student’s unique voice.
Why Work With Tim?
New England-based actor, director, and teacher with national touring, regional theatre, and film experience. Founder and Artistic Director of Bardo Theatre Company. Current teacher trainee at Shakespeare & Company.
Tim’s approach is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply committed to helping students feel grounded, brave, and connected in the audition room.
What Coaching Focuses On
Shakespeare monologue selection & refinement
Contemporary monologue coaching
Audition song preparation & musical storytelling
Text analysis & storytelling clarity
Vocal technique & classical language support
Physical embodiment of character
Audition confidence & mock run-throughs
Performance mindset & stress management
What you’ll get
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✺SINGLE SESSION
(60, 90, 120 Minute Sessions Available)
Best for students who need a quick refinement or final polish close to audition day. -
✺STARTER PACKAGE
(4 Sessions)
Designed for focused short-term preparation. Ideal if auditions are approaching and the monologue is already selected. -
✺STANDARD PACKAGE
(6 Sessions)
A comprehensive coaching journey that builds confidence, technique, and storytelling clarity from the ground up, including performance run-through and mock audition support. -
✺PREMIUM PACKAGE
(8 Sessions)
An in-depth, conservatory-style coaching process that allows time for discovery, exploration, and true mastery of language, character, and audition presence.
First Consultation Includes (Free Zoom Call)
Discussion of goals and audition timeline
Identification of strengths and growth areas
Personalized coaching plan
Optional Add-Ons
Audition Day Reset – $45 Vocal + a personalized recorded physical/ vocal warm-up with focus tools for the day of your audition.
Performance Mindset Coaching – $45 Confidence and stress-reduction strategies.
Accompanist available (+$50/hr)
