Audition Technique
Make bold, specific choices that help you stand out in the room and on tape.
Hollywood coaching for young performers
Helping Young Actors Grow, Book, and Thrive.
For more than two decades, Kristopher Kyer has helped young actors step into auditions, onto sets, and onto the stage with confidence, discipline, and emotional truth. A veteran performer and trusted on-set acting coach, Kris and his team have trained thousands of Hollywood actors to sharpen their craft, make bold choices, and deliver the kind of authentic performances casting directors remember.
California Child Performer Services (CPS) Registered
About Kris
Coach. Performer. Mentor.
Kristopher Kyer brings more than three decades of entertainment experience to every young actor he coaches. As a working performer, director, educator, and on-set acting coach, Kris understands both sides of the industry: the craft it takes to deliver honest work and the professionalism it takes to thrive on set.
He has served as an on-set acting coach for ABC’s Boy Meets World, Maybe This Time, and Grace Under Fire, coached on the Bruce Willis feature Hostage, and worked with Jessica Simpson during her appearances on That ’70s Show.
As a performer, Kris has appeared in Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, USA High, Linc’s, Quantum Leap, Barnyard Place, commercials, regional theatre, and numerous stage productions. His career also includes Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Cedar Point, cruise line cabaret performances, the Off-Broadway original cast of Showing Off, and regional theatres across the United States.
Kris is a member of SAG, Actors’ Equity Association, and AFTRA.
Coaching
Train for the audition. Prepare for the set. Grow as a working actor.
On Camera Coaching
Learn how to bring natural, grounded, emotionally honest work to television, film, and self-tapes.
Scene Study
Build sharper instincts through script analysis, character work, listening, and truthful connection.
Confidence and Presence
Develop the calm, focus, and self-trust young performers need under pressure.
Career Guidance
Get real-world insight into auditions, agents, managers, set life, and the business of Hollywood.
Parent Support
Help parents understand the industry, protect their young performer, and support professional growth.
Email Kris to ask about availability, placement, and private coaching times.
Email KrisSuccess Stories
Kris's students have gone on to work across film, television, streaming, and Broadway.
Aramis Knight
Rendition; Ender's Game; Karate Kid: Legends
Camila Rodriguez
The Naughty Nine; Station 19; Daredevil: Born Again; Wizards Beyond Waverly Place; Extended Family
Connor Storrie
Heated Rivalry
Julia Aks
Academy Award nominee; Jane Austen's Period Drama
Sawyer Cole
Shrinking
Tyler Hoechlin
Road to Perdition; 7th Heaven
Anton Yelchin
Hearts in Atlantis; Alpha Dog; House of D; Star Trek
Kyle Massey
That's So Raven
Sarah Lancaster
Everwood
David Lago
Emmy winner; The Young and the Restless
Jenna Boyd
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Cayden Boyd
Mystic River; The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Shane Baumel
Daddy Day Care
Cole and Dylan Sprouse
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
A.J. Trauth
Even Stevens
Shawn Pyfrom
Desperate Housewives
Jason Dolley
Good Luck Charlie
Keegan Allen
Pretty Little Liars
Thomas Kasp
Space Warriors
Damar Calhoun
Instant Mom
Career Highlights
A Career Across Stage, Screen, and Live Entertainment.
- Youngest ringmaster in Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus history at the time, and only the 27th ringmaster in the circus's 115 year history.
- Author of Ringmaster! My Year on the Road with the Greatest Show on Earth, published by E. P. Dutton.
- Performer at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Cedar Point, cruise line cabaret shows, and regional theaters throughout the United States.
- Original Off Broadway cast member of Showing Off.
- Many more credits in regional theatre.
Selected Screen Credits
Television
Quantum Leap
Seinfeld
USA High
Linc's
Boy Meets World
Film
H.E.A.L.T.H.
Trancers II
Dick Van Dyke in Saving Mr. Banks.
"What would we do without our dreams? Seeing some of our most sought after dreams come true makes life truly worthwhile." Kristopher Kyer
Start Here
Ready to schedule a class or private coaching?
Contact Kris for current class availability, Zoom details, and private coaching times.
Class Info
- Wednesdays Zoom Class
- Ages 12-18, 4-5:30 PM PST
- Thursdays Zoom Class
- Ages 6-11, 4-5:30 PM PST
- Saturdays In Person in Hollywood, CA
- Ages 12-18, 12-1:30 PM PST
Private Coaching
- General Coaching
- $75 per half hour
- Audition Preparation
- $65 per half hour