Testimonials

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John Battagliese

AEA SAG AFTRA CCM MT BFA

"Lisbeth Bartlett was the first acting teacher to really open me up to the idea that being myself was enough… Since training with her I have had the privilege of performing with and being directed by Tony Award winning performers and creators, and I can assure you VERY FEW professionals are as nurturing as the lovely Lisbeth."

Cole Doman

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth made me feel safe enough to excel beyond anything I could have imagined."

MARISA LERMAN

Executive Director, STEEP THEATER CO. Chicago CHICAGO OPERA, OKCU Oklahoma City University MT Acting MT BFA

"Lisbeth was not only interested in my creative work, but also in who I was."

Victoria Alexis Williams

MFA EAST15 UK Acting; Wellesley BA

"Under Lisbeth’s guidance, I went into every MFA grad school audition with material I loved performing, feeling confident and trusting myself"

Clare Mahoney

AEA AFTRA-SAG, Columbia MFA Acting

"Lisbeth instilled in my heart a deep passion, love and respect for the art of acting."

Blake Fisher

USC BA Acting

"Lisbeth is much more than an acting coach. She is a true mentor and friend."

Marisa Lerman

Executive Director STEEP THEATER, Chicago, Chicago Opera, OKCU Oklahoma BFA MT Acting

"Lisbeth gave me confidence, hope in my talent, and belief in my future success."

Elana Babbitt

Syracuse MT BFA

"Lisbeth would not stop until she had succeeded in helping me achieve my goals… I will continue to coach with Lisbeth for the rest of my career"

ALYSE ALAN LOUIS

AEA, AFTRA-SAG NYU Tisch BFA

"Lisbeth has taught me SO much both as an acting coach and while acting opposite her onstage in the professional theater"

Tommi Lock, (she/they)

Penn State MT BFA

"Lisbeth’s training absolutely separated me from the crowd"

Kim, Liam Gibbons

Muhlenberg BA Acting

"Liam loved working with Lisbeth and she was always there to answer any questions or concerns either of us had as parents."

Ian Sparks

Carnegie Mellon, UArts BFA Acting

"I had studied acting at university summer programs and professional theater companies. Without a doubt, the best training I received was with Lisbeth."

Gretchen, mother of Jess Nichter

Emerson BFA MT Acting

"We couldn’t have gotten through this last year without Lisbeth’s guidance, positivity, encouragement and expertise. I highly recommend her. She is the absolute best!"

John Battagliese

AEA, AFTRA-SAG CCM MT BFA

"Since training with Lisbeth, I have had the privilege of performing with and being directed by Tony Award winning performers and creators; I can assure you that VERY FEW professionals are as nurturing as the lovely Lisbeth."

Charrell Mack

USC MFA Acting

"The moment you put your trust in this phenomenal acting coach you will find the freedom and confidence you need to soar… And she completely eliminated my fear of Shakespeare!"

Kaylee Mattoon

Emerson BFA Theater

"Lisbeth gave me a generous scholarship so my family could afford to pay for my coaching during a financial crisis."

LEE SLOBOTKIN

AEA, AFTRA-SAG. CCM MT BFA

"I owe so much to Lisbeth. I would not have gotten where I am without her!"

Alyse Alan Louis

AEA SAG-AFTRA NYU Tisch MT BFA

"Lisbeth has taught me SO much both as an acting coach and while acting opposite her onstage in professional productions."

Zach Zalis

Fordham BA Theater Program

"Lisbeth inspired, encouraged and nurtured me but, most importantly, she loved me."

Gwen, mother of Victoria Janicki

AEA, SAG-AFTRA Rutgers Mason Gross BFA Acting

"I don’t think my daughter would have gone forward with her college auditions and had the many successes she had without Lisbeth supporting her 1000%. In the end, Victoria was accepted at all 7 BFA acting programs she auditioned for."

Jill and Jon, parents of Lee Slobotkin

AEA, AFTRA-SAG. CCM MT BFA

"There is no doubt Lisbeth’s coaching played a significant part in our son Lee’s success, being accepted to five top BFA musical theatre programs… He is now a successful working actor, but he will always rely on many of the teachings Lisbeth instilled in him and still coaches with her for important professional auditions."

Diana, mother of Isaiah Hillel

London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) BFA Scholarship

"Each time my son Isaiah auditioned, Lisbeth was there, supporting him just before, decompressing with him afterwards. Isaiah was accepted to several top conservatories in the UK, including LAMDA; RADA; RCS; and RWCMD; as well as North Carolina School of the Arts, all with scholarship offers."

Clare Mahoney

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"I plan to coach with Lisbeth and seek her advice for the rest of my career."

Drs. Paula and Jim, parents of Chris Brian

AEA AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth used her wealth of knowledge, her vast experience, and her wonderful personal skills to put our son (and us) on the right track… after we fell victim to another audition coach who was less than helpful."

Patrick Romano

Depaul MFA Acting UPenn BA

"My work with Lisbeth was invaluable in preparing me for the actual training of an MFA program; she gave me space to be playful & challenge myself to go beyond my old habits."

Lynn, mother of Kaylee Mattoon

Emerson BFA Acting

"My husband is disabled & I was unemployed when my daughter Kaylee began her coaching sessions with Lisbeth. She was extremely understanding & considerate in offering our daughter a generous scholarship due to our difficult situation."

VICTORIA JANICKI

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Thoughtful support and patience"

Ally Carbonar

Baldwin Wallace MT BFA

"Lisbeth’s approach to auditioning is SO healthy, balanced, and supportive."

Tanya Taylor Rubenstein, mother of Chloe Siegman

Boston University BFA Acting

"Lisbeth helped my daughter Chloe get accepted to her first choice school, the BFA Acting Program at Boston University, complete with a substantial talent scholarship that made it possible for our family to afford to send her there. Without ever meeting her in person, we consider Lisbeth family, and we will be forever grateful and indebted to this glorious soul."

Kristy Joe Slough

Rowan University MT BFA

"Lisbeth found out what is unique about me and then, together, we found pieces to highlight those qualities… I look back at our sessions and think of nothing but love and encouragement."

Lee Slobotkin

AEA SAG-AFTRA CCM MT BFA

"I would not have gotten where I am without the amazing Lisbeth and I continue to coach with her for my professional auditions."

Emily Weider

NCSOA BFA Acting

"Lisbeth’s voice was a light that I carried with me through all of my 14 auditions… She has an eye for knowing what plays and roles young actors can excel in."

Mariela Rivero

PACE BFA Acting

"The head of a top acting program I was accepted to with a generous scholarship wrote me an email to tell me that he loved my unique monologue choices, and that my training with Lisbeth set me apart from the 100s of other applicants."

Emma Lukens

Emerson BFA Theater

"I felt Lisbeth was always right there with me at all my auditions, even if she was in an entirely different state."

Maggie, mother of JOSEPH Ahmad

Boston University BFA Acting/Dance

"With Lisbeth’s supportive coaching… my son was accepted at three of the most competitive BFA Acting programs in the USA."

CHELSEY DONN

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth was like the guardian angel who swept in at a time when I was in desperate need of a serious transformation. She was able to see my potential before I was even able to see it in myself."

Dr. Carol, mother of Teshura Goldman (they/them/their)

Emerson BFA Acting

"Lisbeth reached into the depths of Teshura’s being & uniqueness; she brought out & grew their talent and skills so they could flourish. It was beautiful to see Tes develop new skills & feel such incredible excitement at every single session."

Paulette, mother of Toni Jada Mayo

Carnegie Mellon MT BFA

"Lisbeth! Toni Jada got the call! Whoop! Whoop! She got in to Carnegie Mellon’s BFA Musical Theatre Program! WHOOP! WHOOP!! Thank you for everything!"

Paula, mother of Jake Foster,

Pace MT BFA

"Jake went through the college audition process last year with a different coach and was not successful so he took a gap year to try again. Working with Lisbeth was the best thing we could’ve ever done for his acting training… We think Lisbeth should be called “the actor whisperer,” because she coaxes the best out of her students not only with her knowledge but also with her loving heart."

Loretta, mother of Zoe Fox

AEA SAG-AFTRA BFA

"I saw my daughter Zoe change from a child who had some natural talent into a young artist full of confidence and poise. Lisbeth lovingly facilitated that growth."

Ally Doman

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth is the most talented, dedicated, caring and honest teacher I have ever studied under. She helped me deeply connect to my songs and monologues, and handle the technical and emotional demands of both classical and contemporary material"

Mary and Bruce, parents of Ian sparks

Carnegie Mellon; UArts MT BFA

"From the very first session our son was in awe of Lisbeth’s direction and coaching abilities. He could not wait to go to his sessions with her."

Grace Muawad

Texas State MT BFA

"Lisbeth and I formed a phenomenal bond over SKYPE."

Skyler Shields

AEA SAG-AFTRA

"She allowed me to be myself and be proud of exactly who I am."

Curtis Chase Schalchlin

Boston University BFA Acting

"I coached with Lisbeth via Skype, but she created an environment that made it feel as if we were coaching in person… She knows exactly what she’s doing, how to get incredible work from her students, and how to get them accepted to great acting programs."

SARAH STEELE

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth Bartlett is a phenomenal acting coach. She simply cannot be beat!"

Anne, mother of Skye Pagon

NYU Tisch BFA Acting

"Lisbeth was a warm hearted, passionate, intelligent and savvy companion to my daughter Skye, who was accepted early admission to her top choice BFA program, NYU Tisch!"

Patrick Romano

AEA, AFTRA-SAG

"Lisbeth was invaluable in preparing me for the actual training of an MFA program. She pushed me to dig deeper, to throw caution to the wind, dive into the scary parts of the work, and to take ownership of my artistry when I walk into a room. Her focus on the process of preparation, instead of just rushing to the finish line of a polished monologue, makes her approach deeper than any other audition coach out there"

Emery Schaffer

NYU Tisch BFA Acting

"Lisbeth’s love for her students is equal to her love for acting, which is infinite."

Grace Wagner

Northwestern BA Theater

"Lisbeth is truly one of a kind; by welcoming her students into her home studio and her heart, she makes the training process one that is collaborative and personal. With her massive (seriously, it’s huge) library of plays and monologues, she helped me find my voice as both an actor and a playwright."

Dianne and Michael parents of Grace Wagner

Northwestern University BA Theater

"Lisbeth is an outstanding coach. HIRE HER! Our daughter was accepted early decision to her dream school, and early action to another top program with a scholarship. She also passed several competitive BFA audition prescreen auditions at other selective programs before she was required to withdraw in favor of her early decision school."

Cole Doman

AEA SAG-AFTRA

"I would HIGHLY recommend Lisbeth to any aspiring actor I know. I will continue to coach with Lisbeth throughout my professional career."

Anita Castillo Halvorsen

Brown /Trinity MFA Acting

"“Lisbeth carried me through the MFA audition process with confidence and enthusiasm."

Clare Gomes

Emerson BFA Acting

"The first year I applied to BFA Acting programs, using a different coach, I did not get any acceptances. The next year, coaching with Lisbeth Bartlett, I was accepted to my number one top choice school Early Action with a generous scholarship!"

Jenna G

Emerson BFA Theater

"Lisbeth creates an atmosphere of joy, creativity and comfort."

Ethan Jih-Cook

NYU TISCH BFA; MEAN GIRLS NATIONAL TOUR

"Ethan Jih-Cook plays Damian in National Tour of Broadway MEANGIRLS"

FERDINAND M

Northwestern BA Theater, Questbridge Scholar

"It is hard to put into words how much I love working with Lisbeth and I know this will be the same for anyone lucky enough to work with her. She is a wonderful presence to have alongside you during audition season and beyond."

Teshura Goldman, (they/them/their)

Emerson BFA Acting

"Lisbeth uplifted the parts of my identity that make me unique"

Denise and Nicholas, parents of Ara Fritz. (they/them/their)

Marymount Manhattan MT

"Ara was accepted to top MT BFA programs during early fall “Zoom” UNIFIEDS during the COVID pandemic, including their first-choice program with generous academic and artistic scholarships. WIN! WIN! What else can we say but, THANK YOU!!! Lisbeth has been an amazing mentor, teacher, coach, support system, resource, counsellor, friend, surrogate parent, you name it! WE LOVE YOU LISBETH!"

Sandy and Joe, parents of John Weicher

THE NEW SCHOOL BFA, New York, NY

"We can’t thank you enough… Your advice, guidance and support have been of immeasurable importance to John over these last several months."

Carrie Wagner

Boston Conservatory MT BFA

"I noticed a huge difference in my acting even after the very 1st session with Lisbeth."

Karen, mother of Pascale Smith

Fordham BFA Acting BFA Playwriting

"Lisbeth is an exceptional teacher and mentor in every capacity: she is smart, funny, emotionally supportive, and generous with her time. She continues to be my daughter’s mentor and coach whenever my daughter is home."

Stacey, mother of Anne Bilker

Temple MT BFA

"We were impressed with Lisbeth on many levels but in particular, we were especially touched by her resolve; she is a tireless & tenacious advocate for her students."

Karen, mother of Mariela Rivero

PACE University BFA Acting

"Thanks to Lisbeth, my daughter Mariela had an extremely successful college audition season. She was accepted into 12 top acting programs, including some dream schools, all with scholarship awards."

Timothy Webb

Pace MT BFA

"Lisbeth makes an effort to really get to know each student and assess their strengths and weaknesses."

Eileen, mother of Kate Hopkins

NYU Tisch BFA ETW Acting

"From the moment they met, Kate and Lisbeth clicked beautifully together. Lisbeth is smart, insightful, howlingly funny, and beautiful inside & out. She deserves tremendous credit for the fact that my daughter aced her audition & was admitted to NYU Tisch School of the Arts’s BFA Acting Program Early Decision."

Liesl Jense

EAST15 UK BA Acting; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

"I worked with Lisbeth over Skype and it is just as good as working in person… She gently coaxes the very best out of you and her passion for acting and theatre is infectious."

Elena, mother of Maddie Kendall

Wagner MT BFA

"Lisbeth supported my daughter 1000% during her “trial by fire” emotional rollercoaster audition process. Madeline was accepted with talent scholarships to every BFA Musical Theatre program she auditioned for."

Michael Gormley

Emerson MT BFA

"Lisbeth is not only my Acting Coach, but also my second mother."

Jonna, mother of Casey McCoy

Indiana MT Dance BFA

"Not only has Lisbeth been an exquisite teacher for Casey but she has also been an amazing support to me as a mother through this grueling college audition process."

Kayla Kantakusin

Marymount Manhattan MT BFA

"Lisbeth catered to everything that made me culturally, racially, psychologically, physically and emotionally special. She helped me showcase my unique identity."

John Weicher

NEW SCHOOL BA Theater

"I did not think preparing for an audition could be FUN. Lisbeth proved me wrong!"

Chris, mother of Liesl Jensen

EAST15 UK BFA

"With all the glowing testimonials here, I can’t add anything new about Lisbeth’s incredible knowledge or authentic, loving support except to say that it is all true… She met with Leisl for two school years ONLINE and our daughter absolutely loved their sessions!"

Joseph Ahmed

Boston University BFA Acting

"I firmly believe I wouldn’t have been accepted to any of the six highly-ranked BFA programs I applied to without Lisbeth’s coaching."

Nancy and Scott, parents of Lauren McLean

Berklee Music BFA

"Lisbeth knew exactly how to challenge our daughter while staying positive and inspirational… She has literally become part of our family."

Ally Doman

RWCMD Royal Welsh MT MFA; Roosevelt MT BFA

"Lisbeth is the most talented, dedicated, caring and honest teacher I have ever studied under."