Laura Josepher

New York-based theatre director and acting coach

New York-based theatre director, Laura Josepher, has been directing, teaching, and coaching professionally in New York City for the past thirty years. Her most recent directing credits include MURDER FOR TWO at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, GODSPELL, and THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The International Musical Theatre College (IMTC); EDGES at Den Danske Scenekunstskole in Fredericia, Denmark; and the new musical SEARCHING FOR ROMEO at the NY Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF).

How to Prepare for Callbacks

Yes! You've scored a much coveted callback, but what now? How do you prepare & what are the creative team looking for? Here are some top tips for preparing for callbacks!

Cracking the Code of Sides Auditions

When it comes to auditions, time is not always on your side. Learn how to crack the code of audition sides and be ready, no matter how little time you have.

Bringing your Authentic Self into the Audition Room

Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking process and it's easy to lose your authentic self in the process. So let's explore how to best showcase YOU in the room!

Audition Songs: Thinking Outside the Box

You’re standing outside an audition room, ready to go in, when you hear the person right before you singing your audition song. Uh oh! Our latest blog post offers useful tips on how to think outside the audition song box and stand out from the crowd.

Actors, Let’s Banish Self-Consciousness and Doubt!

As actors we are dependent on the response of others, but this can lead to self-consciousness and doubt. So how do we balance our job & our mental health?

Headshots: Tips and Tricks

A headshot is one of an actor’s most important tools. But getting headshots you love and that represent you is not always easy. Check out our top tips!

Tell Me About Yourself: How To Answer Common Audition Questions

It's easy to overlook one of the most important parts of an audition: the interview. We look at how to prepare for, and answer, common audition questions.

What is a Dramaturg?

Have you ever been in a production and heard the word dramaturg mentioned? What or who is that? Let's demystify the dramaturg and look at what they do!

Acting Exercises You Can Do Alone

Being a working actor or actress means having to continually work on sharpening and upgrading your skills. But what acting exercises can you do by yourself?

You've Earned Your BFA, Now What?

After four years of hard work, you've walked away from college with your much-longed for BFA. You're an actor out in the world! But what do you do now?

Theatre Games and Warm-Ups

Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!

College Musical Theatre Auditions: Advice for Parents

As the parent of a child pursuing a degree in musical theatre, how can you best support their ambition? Here are some tips to help navigate the process.

Self-Tape Auditions - Do's and Don'ts

Self-tape auditions are becoming more and more common in the present climate. Here are our tips on how to put your best self forward in digital form.

They Want Me to Do What? How to Take an Adjustment.

Don't crash and burn if the director gives you an unexpected adjustment in your next audition. Discover what you need to know to take an adjustment well!