‘It doesn’t matter where you begin,
as long as you begin’
Welcome to my Coaching Page!
Thank you for being here. If this is your first time, let me introduce myself.
My name is Bethany McDonald and I am a British performer who moved to New York City to follow my dreams. I grew up in the small town of St Helens in Northern England and for as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to perform.
I spent most of my childhood going to singing, dancing and acting classes and was lucky enough to learn from some of the most talented and incredibly kind teachers who taught me techniques that I still use to this day in every audition, callback and job.
My aim as a teacher is to pass on the knowledge I have gained over years of training and working in the industry to the next generation. I would be so honoured to work with you to help you with your specific needs this audition season!
1. AUDITION PREP
In my opinion, the most important yet most overlooked skill!
Audition season is upon us! Bring your go-to audition songs and we will work on the acting & vocal journey to show the panel that you are capable of taking them on a full emotional journey (even if your cut is only 16-32 bars). This class is also where we can find new songs that show off your voice, suit your casting & that are aimed towards the roles you want to book.
Being good at auditioning is the difference between booking the job or not. Let’s work together on packing the biggest punch in the shortest amount of time.
What classes do I offer?
‘Acting Through Song’ Coaching at
Grapevine Faith Christian School
2. EASE YOUR POP SONG PANIC:
If you’re a musical theatre lover at heart, then the words ‘Bring 16-Bars of a Pop Song’ can fill you with dread. If this is your reaction, then this class is just for you.
Learn some of my top tips and tricks on how to make your chosen pop song sound more like Sabrina Carpenter than Glinda. If you struggle to find pop songs that suit your voice, let’s work together on finding current songs that are the right fit for your unique voice.
Recording the Original Cast Album of Off-Broadway’s
Mike & Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam at FatBack Studios
in Nashville, Tennesse.
3. GROUP MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE WORKSHOPS
I love teaching dance classes/musical theatre workshops for all ages! I work in both the US and the UK, so please get in touch if you’re interested in booking a class for your school/team and we can discuss your needs and availability, whether it be a one off-masterclass or creating choreography for your schools’ show.
