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We know first hand how overwhelming the audition process can be. How clueless parents are about the process, and how stressful it can be preparing alone. After more than a decade of successfully getting students into their dreams schools, Staged Smart was formed to simplify the audition process so young actors can just focus on performing.

What We Do

Every tool you need to ace your college auditions…in 6 weeks….from the comfort of your home.

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Actors, it is not your job to play it safe. Take risks, fail, try again. The beauty of theatre is that it allows you to do unsafe things safely (with some exceptions, more on that later). Some of my most memorable roles were ones where I just said sc

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Actors, inspiration is great but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to put in the hard work! Another Monday where you have been gifted the opportunity to get up and CREATE! Auditions, applying to programs, headshots, submissions, writing sc

Yesterday, we wrapped up National Arts in Education week. I thought it was fitting to shout out some programs that helped me with my craft. I am fortunate that I have ALWAYS had access to an arts education and thankful to come from a state that requ

Hi, I’m Sherese!

Nice to meet ya! Rutgers University and NYU alum here, so trust me I know the pain of the college audition process! While I am the head actor coach here at Staged Smart, I consider myself more of your teammate. We work together through a pretty intense actor boot-camp to help you get into the school you have your hopes set on. Although rigorous our program will have you ready for audition day. Scroll down to learn more about me and click the button below for more info on the bootcamp!

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