Andy Gale

“When I get a job, the first person I call is Andy. His way of teaching makes every emotion welcome. His technique keeps me feeling safe in the room, allowing me to become completely open and vulnerable. We stop working and walk away from a scene immediately when we strike that perfect chord. ”

“His style of coaching is extraordinary as he gently pushes you into discovering something about the song / monologue / character all while discovering something about yourself as a human being. Andy also teaches a fantastic acting class that allows students to do cold readings, scenes, songs, work on things they’ve written – basically it’s a fully creative experience where you can do just about anything. ”

“Andy has been an invaluable asset to my progress as an actor. His insight into creating a character, his brilliant dramaturgy and his bright, shining spirit are the perfect combination. He has been a major force in my thriving and improving in this business.”

“Andy Gale has had a profound effect on my life both as an actor and a man. He cast me in my first lead role in Australia before local producers were prepared to do so. I’ve played 15 lead roles since. To get a break you need someone that sees potential and often that person has to fight on your behalf. I’ll always be thankful Andy did that for me.”

“For classical singers it can be challenging to find an acting class that translates to the operatic and recital stage. Andy’s versatile class is tailored to each actor’s personal growth and his classroom is a safe place to explore. Not only has Andy helped me with various musical texts in class, he’s continually challenged me to broaden my skills with work on classical texts and weekly cold readings with classmates. More than anything, his warmth and investment has given me the courage to look beyond music auditions and find other places for my voice to be heard.”

“Andy Gale is more than a great acting coach: he’s a great human being. In the confusion and anxiety that were my first years out of school, Andy gave me guidance, confidence, and technique that helped me find my feet as an actor. I have benefited from his private coaching help on auditions, callbacks, scenes and sides. I have met fabulous performers, creators, and industry professionals in his classes. I cannot recommend anyone more highly to the professional or aspiring performer.”

“As a songwriter, I appreciate Andy’s simplicity and specificity when coaching. I have watched him lead inexperienced young people into exciting mature performances and mature actors into fresh, young performances by helping them find ‘the human event’ in any scene or song. I follow him around like a puppy.”

“Whether I’m working on a monologue for an audition, a section of a cabaret for my one-man shows, or listening to a track I recorded for a CD, Andy always finds a loving and supportive way to tell me the areas I could improve. I have worked with few directors/mentors who have as much genuine love for both the craft and his students as Andy. When he coached me on my first Off-Broadway audition I went into the audition not only off-book, but also with the confidence and love to properly showcase my skill set for the creative team. I booked the role, and I owe it to the care and genuine interest Andy took in not only my career, but in me as a living, breathing, feeling human being. ”

“Andy’s class is like a playground for adults. There is so much joy, great conversation, camaraderie, support and an opportunity to work on whatever floats your boat. I met Andy when he directed a small reading I was in. His comments were spot on. After the reading I heard several of the other actors tell Andy they would see him in class. I was thrilled to learn that Andy taught an acting class and I jumped onboard as soon as I could. It’s been an amazing experience. Andy only asks that you bring your entire self to whatever work you do. He’s also a wonderful and supportive one-on-one coach. ”

“Andy Gale is the reason that I am capable of all that I do. From acting to producing to directing to running a company. His generous spirit, warmth and brilliant insights have made me the artist I am today.”

“Andy Gale is beautiful soul and a brilliant teacher. Week after week I’ve watched (and experienced) him nail exactly what each individual actor, singer, dancer and playwright in the class needs to take his or her work to a new level. He continually challenges us to come from our own experience with truth and simplicity. I’m thrilled to be working with Andy to rediscover who I am as an actress at a totally new age in my life.”

“You are enough.” That’s Andy’s mantra. As a working actor, Andy understands the joy and the struggle. Whether he’s working with a Tony Award winner or a beginner, Andy meets artists where they are - with generosity, empathy and enthusiasm. As a disabled actor, I came to Andy straight out of graduate school, wondering if I’d ever be able to call myself a working actor. If I’d ever “be enough”.

Andy coached me for my first audition after getting my Equity card. It felt like we’d known each other and had been working together for years…I booked the job!! He’s always seen my disability as an asset, part of what makes me uniquely me. He’s given me the encouragement and confidence to take risks and find joy, in my art and in my life. I’m honored to call him my teacher, my mentor, my friend.”