We frequently refer to “breaking the fourth wall” when connecting directly to the audience. The “fifth wall” takes this concept one step further. You deepen your connection to ALL THINGS in the artistic process. The actor, the playwright, the inspired, influenced creations; the audience, and their delicate place within the whole creative process. The subjective nature of art itself, and how to navigate freedom of play and creation without judgement. Most importantly, breaking down being a human being in the place of all things creative and created.

Multi-layered Training, for Multi-layered Actors

“Your curse is that you have chosen a form that requires endless study .... It means you have to read, you have to observe, you have to think, so that when you turn your imagination on, it has the fuel to do its job.”

-Stella Adler

What People Are Saying

  • Kelsey is one of those people whose energy is radiant while also remaining extremely grounded. When working with Kelsey both as an actor and a mentor, I feel safe to be open creatively. She has a way of sensing the unseen, and is someone I feel honored to work with and learn from.

    - Brittany Brown (Scottsdale, Rooms, America’s Next Top Model)

  • Kelsey is patient, insightful, and encouraging. Truly, she is one of the few people I've worked with where I feel there is truly no judgment or agenda—she focuses solely on helping me get to where I want to go. Kelsey is a deeply empathetic person. Working with her feels like...you're being taken care of. She tends to my artistry, and she is so mindful of my heart and ego, all with a kind and patient smile.

    — Eden Lee (Zero Day, Twisted Metal, Parish, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law)

  • As a coach/teacher I like Kelsey's insistence on acknowledging what the actor is trying to do! It’s very “let’s deepen by acknowledging the work you’ve already done!” It’s VERY supportive, but in a highly constructive and brave way. To this day even in school it’s my favorite style of teaching. It's very "yes" model/ abundance rather than scarcity, and encourages the actor to take ownership over their work. She treats actors like artists in cahrge ofthis craft, and i'm learning that your process is all you have when you're out in the world.

    — Jaris Owens (MFA Candidate at UW School of Drama)

  • Not only does Kelsey have the knowledge, expertise, technique and education…but most importantly (in my opinion) she can organically foster greater freedom, autonomy, specificity, and kindness/curiosity in her students. It is a true gift! This was the most I’ve show up authentically for a class, with no expectation of how acting “should” feel.

    -Julie Pope (Earlybird, Nelly Don The Musical Movie, 90 Seconds)