Talent gets them noticed. Fit helps them grow.

THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN GETTING IN. IT’S ABOUT GROWING INTO WHO YOU’RE MEANT TO BE.

CLARITY

PROGRAM FIT

AUDITION PREP

SMART DECISIONS

FAMILY SUPPORT

LONG-TERM FOCUS

We help students understand their strengths, needs, and the training that will help them thrive.

Not every great school is the right school. We look for places where the student can actually grow.

Strong choices. Strong performances. Material that shows who the student is and where they can to go.

Compare schools with confidence:
artistically, academically, personally, and financially.

We help parents and students move through the process together with more honesty and less panic.

The goal is not just getting accepted. The goal is becoming ready for the training and the life ahead.

COACHING PACKAGES

Audition Snapshot

TARGETED FEEDBACK. CLEAR NEXT STEPS.

$175

ONE TIME SESSION

• 60-minute student/parent consultation

• Program-fit conversation

• Material review: 1 monologue or song

• Feedback on up to 3 schools

• Short written action summary

Audition Prep Package

PREPARE SMART. AUDITION CONFIDENTLY.

$750

• Student/parent/guardian intake meeting

• School list review for up to 8 programs

• Audition material guidance

• Monologue and/or song coaching

• Timeline and requirement review

• Interview and audition-room prep

• Email support for brief questions

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

Fit & Flight Plan Package

FULL GUIDANCE. CONFIDENT DECISIONS.

$1,500

PREMIUM COACHING

• Full student profile and goals meeting

• Balanced school list strategy

• Program-fit analysis

• Audition material planning and coaching

• Prescreen and audition prep support

• Parent/student advising conversations

• Acceptance comparison & decision matrix

• Final written recommendation summary

Most popular!

Custom packages may be available depending on student needs, timeline, and availability.

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THE PROCESS

DISCOVER
It starts with the student: goals, strengths, training needs, school interests, family priorities, and concerns

STRATEGIZE
Together, we build a practical plan for schools, materials, timelines, auditions, and preparation.

PREPARE
We coach, refine, and strengthen the student’s audition materials, performance choices, and confidence.

AUDITION
The student enters the room with clearer choices and a better understanding of what each program offers.

DECIDE
We compare acceptances and offers based on training, environment, cost, support, campus life, and long-term fit.

ABOUT DAVID

David Nikolas is a theatre educator, director, performer, and acting coach who helps young artists prepare for college auditions and make thoughtful decisions about performing arts programs. His work focuses on practical preparation, honest feedback, school fit, student maturity, and the difference between chasing a dream and building a plan.

He has coached students through audition material, program research, artistic self-presentation, and final college decision-making with an emphasis on clarity, confidence, and long-term growth.

20+ years as a theatre educator, director, performer, and coach

Experience guiding students through audition preparation and college decisions

Practical understanding of BFA, BA, conservatory, and traditional environments

Student-centered approach focused on growth, readiness, and fit

This service does not guarantee admission, scholarships, casting, or placement in any specific program. The goal is to help students prepare thoughtfully, present themselves honestly, understand their options, and make informed decisions.

Students are expected to do their own preparation, writing, research, and rehearsal between sessions. I provide coaching, structure, feedback, and guidance; I do not complete applications, essays, or audition work on behalf of the student.

Email support is included only as specified in each package. Additional coaching, parent meetings, written reports, or school comparisons beyond the package scope may be scheduled as additional paid sessions.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Let’s build a plan that helps your student prepare honestly,
choose wisely, and grow with confidence.