Testimonials
"I have had the privilege of being taught by Samantha in a few classes, and one thing I appreciate is her capability of creating a safe place for each and every actor. If I was uncomfortable, she was immediately there to help me and to work through it. Her instinct is spot-on. Her teaching is tailored to the individual because Samantha recognizes that one shoe does not fit all. And most importantly, she truly cares. It was always evident to me that teaching was more than a paycheck to her. She was there to give, and give she does abundantly. She is one of the best acting coaches I have had the opportunity to learn from. I value her insight and direction, each and every time." - Allison Stanley
"Samantha has an intuitive grasp of what constitutes an actor’s best performance and knows how to draw it out through real life scenarios, taking time to make sure the actor has an emotional connection to the scene they are performing. She is a kind, patient and thoughtful teacher who knows how to hold her actors accountable without being a jerk about it. I have always felt safe, capable and eager to experiment in Samantha’s classes, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to any actor looking to improve their craft." - Bryce Craver
“Samantha Jane Tilton is an incredibly talented acting teacher and coach. She has an exceptional ability to distill the essence of a scene and then help actors mine their stockpile of lived experiences to bring these characters organically to life.” – Wendell Laurent
“I have studied with Samantha Jane Tilton for almost 3 years. Samantha is very passionate about teaching. Her infectious energy permeates the room, creating a relaxed and safe place for actors to explore. Her training as an actor allows her to be able to get to the emotional crux of a piece you are working on and she helps you find ways to bring out your best work. She uses her experience as a casting director to not only lead you to the truth of the piece you are working on but also what is best for the scene. She has amazing instincts for seeing the choices actors make in performing their pieces. And above all, she is a consummate professional and makes class fun!” - Richard Leonard Smith
“Definitely pay attention to what you hear from Samantha Jane Tilton, because she’s going to make your audition stronger, help you consider different playable options, and add depth to your choices. What I find especially valuable is that Samantha immediately figures out the “it” that changes your perception of a scene and expands the character possibilities. Perhaps most importantly, Samantha’s experience as an actor, director, and casting director gives her the awareness and sensitivity to communicate with tact, humor and the understanding of someone who knows what it’s like to be in our shoes.” - William Bloomfield