Actors... Stop Chasing Roles!
Perfect your Craft, Land the Role and Achieve Your True Potential as an Actor, With Veteran Celebrity Acting Coach – Wendy McKenzie Today!
What We Do
YOU WERE BORN TO BE SEEN.
But no one ever showed you how to break in.
You’ve got the fire, the talent, the dream. But the industry feels like a locked room—with no key, no map, and no one who looks like you holding the door. That’s not your fault.
Most aspiring actors are told to “pay their dues” with background work, free gigs, and years of hustle. But here’s the truth:Yo u don’t need to shrink to succeed. You need a system—and a space that gets you.
With over 30 years in film, TV, and theater, I teach what most coaches won’t. Real techniques.Real confidence. Real insider knowledge
Our Classes and Programs
We cover and utilize:
- Scene Readings and Monologues
- On-Camera Work
- “The Work”: Scene Work, Emotional Work, Character Work, Physical Work
- Audition Prep and Cold Reading
- Industry Secrets: How to Book Work / How to Self-Tape, Ho Zoom Ettiquette
- Improv: Unlock Your Spontaiety
- On-Camera Evaluations & Reel” Work
- Kids and Teen Classes
- Drama Games, Acting Exercises, and Team Building Workshops…
As they relate to the Chubbuck Technique.
It's what acting class should be: FUN, EASY, and EMPOWERING!
Hi, I’m Wendy!
My journey in entertainment began as a fashion model and dancer, but my ability to identify talent soon led me into casting.
After assisting a casting director on a video shoot, I began freelancing, notably working with Tracy Moore on "New Jersey Drive" and helping introduce Christopher Wallace, "Notorious B.I.G." Later, with mentor Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd, I cast iconic music videos for Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill, among others.
Striking out independently, I regularly facilitated casting for MTV On-Air Promos and major ad campaigns. My career highlight arrived as the lead New York Casting Director for Fox Searchlight's "Notorious."
I'm proud to have discovered and brought Jamal "Gravy" Woolard to the role of Biggie. During this period, I also contributed to "Secret Life of Bees" and the Oscar-nominated "The Blind Side," where I successfully introduced Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher.
Our Approach Is Simple – We help you to learn the craft, navigate the ins-and-outs of the industry, prepare for the audition… and get out of your own way to unlock your inner artist!
Will You be Wendy’s Next Success Story?
Tabatha ¨Dream Doll¨ Robinson
¨I can’t believe it “Black Heat” is officially in theaters!
My first lead role, and trust me when I say you’re about to see a whole new side of me. This has been a dream of mine for so long, and I’m beyond grateful. Big shout out to my crew and cast you guys made it an experience I will never forget.
Also my acting coach @wendyactingcoach you are amazing.
Hope you all
Michael K. Williams
Wendy McKenzie—along with her partner in crime, a business partner in crime— a Brooklyn sister by the name of Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd—they mentored me.
They gave us the basics: how to put the headshot together, how to put your résumé together, how to conduct yourself in auditions—how to conduct myself in auditions.
“When you're in that waiting room, Mike, don't be talking. It's not a
Naturi Naughton
¨Wendy- cannot thank you enough!
Always helping me bring my A game and there to lend a knowledgeable, listening ear.
Love you Girl!¨