Audition Technique
Stand out, make strong choices, with preparation for in person and taped auditions.
Hollywood coaching for young performers
Helping Young Actors Grow, Book, and Thrive.
For over two decades, Kristopher Kyer and his staff have taught and coached thousands of actors in Hollywood. With decades of experience as both a professional performer and on set acting coach, Kris helps young actors develop confidence, sharpen technique, and deliver truthful performances for auditions, television, film, and the stage.
California Child Performer Services (CPS) Registered
About Kris
Coach. Performer. Mentor.
Kristopher Kyer is a veteran acting coach, actor, entertainer, director, and educator with more than three decades of professional entertainment experience.
He served as the on set acting coach for ABC television's Boy Meets World, Maybe This Time, and Grace Under Fire. He also coached on the Bruce Willis feature Hostage and worked with Jessica Simpson during her appearances on That '70s Show.
As an actor, Kris has appeared in Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, USA High, Linc's, Quantum Leap, Barnyard Place, commercials, regional theatre, and numerous stage productions.
His performing 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.
Member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Actors' Equity Association, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
Coaching
Build the technique, confidence, and presence to do your best work in every audition and on every set.
On Camera Coaching
Develop natural, grounded performances specifically for television, film, and self-tape work.
Scene Study
Strengthen script analysis, character work, listening, and emotional truth.
Confidence and Presence
Build the confidence young performers need both in self tapes, in the room, and on the set.
Career Guidance
Help young actors and families understand the professional entertainment landscape.
Parent Support
Offer practical guidance and perspective as a young performer develops professionally.
Students Have Gone On To
Former students have built careers across film, television, and streaming.
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