Jenny enjoys helping young actors shape their talent with both technique and fun so that they can do their best work. She loves fostering a passion for theatre and is always there for her students guiding them with knowledge of the business and the compassion of a working actor. She is one of her students' biggest supporters and loves to watch them shine!
jenny’s previous work includes:
Temple Judea Religious School (Encino, CA)
Temple Beth Am Religious School (Los Angeles, CA)
Or Ami Religious School (Calabasas, CA)
Adat Ari El Religious School (Valley Village, CA)
Havaya Arts Camp (Los Angeles, CA)
Silverlake JCC with theatre dybbuk
OSRUI Summer Camp (Oconomowoc, WI)
Private Classes
musical theatre
(classes, private lessons)
How is it you sing?
Diaphragmatic breathing, acting the song, how to assemble your musical theatre “book”, how to prepare for a musical theatre audition and work with an accompanist.
Character work, and how to tell an entertaining story while keeping things personal.
Work on body posture while singing, when to stay still and when to move and having “something going on behind the eyes”.
Dig into solos, duets, trios or group numbers and fully choreograph songs to perform for family and friends and/or film!
scene study classes & private lessons
(theatre, film, and tv)
Breaking down the text to identify the given circumstances and objectives, using Stanislavsky technique.
Use of the “magic if” to determine how your character might respond to situations and physically move through the world.
How to personalize a scene and search the script for context clues.
Exercises and games to help you inhabit your character.
Audition Preparation and cold reading
(for students 10 and over)
How to bring your unique self into the room and give them “you” in the part even when you’re nervous.
The basics and logistics of an actor’s work inside the audition room.
Jenny will give out “sides” (snippets of scenes from a larger script) from tv, film, or theatre for students to practice and read with another student reading flat as a “reader” audition style.
“Jenny has many great qualities, including total positivity and patience with the students and hard work behind the scenes. She is a great, great asset to the school!”
-Dale Schatz, Musical Director, Temple Beth Am, Jewish Learning Center
how to make parody videos
utilize your creative writing skills and love of musical theatre!
Youtube, Instagram and TikTok are rife with viral parody videos. Some companies even use song parodies to market their products in catchy and memorable commercials.
Take your favorite song and a subject of your choice and let’s re-write it and make a fun parody video together!
shakespeare & classical monologue coaching
The bard is not so hard!
Learn how to make the most of the beautiful sounds of these texts so that the rhythm of the piece comes through and kisses the audience’s ears.
Don’t fall into the traps of overacting Shakespeare. Keep your acting grounded and focused.
Actually know what you are saying! (Shakespeare’s lexicon is your new best friend!)
“Jenny is a mentor of uncompromising quality for young children, teens and peers.”
Susan Alexander, Former Associate Director of the URJ Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
video
“Frozen” Talent Show Parody Song: Lockdown Edition
Edited by Jeremy Wagener
“Together Wherever We Go” from “Gypsy” Outdoor Musical Theatre Class May 2021. We personalized this song to reflect the students’ current journey: three best friends going to different schools for middle school.
Jenny also offers workshops, short plays, musicals and songs specific to learning in a Jewish setting.
Religious school and the Torah stories children learn, can feel a bit disconnected from modern life. This leaves children wondering "Okay, but what does this Moses guy have to do with me?
Using theatre games, costumes, and exercises, children can understand the Torah in a physical way that makes it real and exciting.
Jenny has written a Purim Play, a Passover Play, and a Hanukkah play, to start! These can be modified to fit the desired lesson and musical numbers can also be added if interested.
Or start from scratch to create something new!
Jenny will work with each educational team to create something new. The focus of your play, workshop, or elective class will align with the themes of your curriculum.