Acting Classes & Coaching for Underrepresented Performers in Toronto & Online

 

Train with Industry Professionals at Coates & Company Acting Studio

At Coates & Company Acting Studio, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where underrepresented and emerging actors can grow, take risks, and refine their craft.

Whether you're a beginner actor just starting your journey or a working performer looking to sharpen your skills, we offer a range of acting classes and private coaching options—both in-person in Toronto and online for flexible, remote learning.

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Acting Training That Supports Your Full Potential

With over 80 years of combined experience in film, television, and theatre, our dedicated team of instructors brings real-world knowledge and personalized guidance to every session.

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Our Acting Studio Offers:

• Beginner & Advanced Acting Classes

• One-on-One Private Coaching (Audition Prep, Scene Work, Character Development)

• Drama & Voice Training to strengthen your stage and screen presence

• Practical techniques from Stanislavski, Meisner, Stella Adler, and more

• A clear, repeatable method for text analysis to unlock honest, powerful performances
   

 

Led by Actor & Coach Conrad Coates

Conrad Coates brings over 40 years of on-camera experience and 24+ years as a trusted acting coach. His signature approach to character work and text breakdown helps actors discover what their characters truly want—and how to express it with clarity, conviction, and emotional truth.

Whether you're preparing for an audition, building your technique, or reigniting your creative fire, you'll receive actionable feedback and support that meets you where you are.

 

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Inclusive. Supportive. Professional.

We center actors from diverse, underrepresented, and marginalized backgrounds, creating a welcoming community where authenticity and growth are the priorities—not perfection. When you train with Coates & Company, you're not just learning lines—you’re learning to live the role.

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Start Your Training Today

Join our Toronto acting community—or work with us online from anywhere in the world.

👉 [Book a Private Coaching Session]
👉 [Browse Upcoming Acting Classes]

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