Frankly, I feel incredibly hesitant to share any info on Courtney as I am desperately trying to gatekeep her - but because I love her so much…she deserves the world and for the world to know of her and her incredible talent. She’s not only a phenomenal and badass actor - she’s a highly intelligent, discerning, caring, and fun to work with coach, who will help bring out your absolute best self for your tapes and or in-person auditions. She completely reshaped the way I approach a scene, the way I think about it - and helped me focus on story - exactly what I hoped for when I first started working with her.

After my first intensive, I went from hardly being called back, to getting to final rounds for all the auditions - and subsequently booking my first big feature film, a great little part in Disney’s Disenchanted. I started feeling proud about calling myself an actor, because I now have a firm and trusted approach to my self-tapes and auditions, and they have removed a lot of worry and anxiety for me. I’m still a work in progress, but understanding that self-tapes is a whole different beast to the actual job, is incredibly important, and when you understand that and understand the better approach - another world opens. 

Courtney has given me artistic ownership and showed me how to bring myself to each scene, and to trust myself - by trusting the work and trusting the story the writer gives us. I couldn’t recommend her more, and am proud to not only call her my coach, but my beautiful friend! Thank you for everything and here’s to working together more. (I highly recommend brushing up once in a while on the intensive - I treat it as a masterclass to keep the instrument alive).”
~ Ingrid Werner (Disenchanted)

“I have had the pleasure of audition coaching with Courtney, pretty consistently over this past year, and she has been such a gift to me in this world of self tapes we now live in. I love that she starts each session by asking me, "how can I help you with this?" It's a simple question that always reveals more than anticipated. She is so gifted at quickly identifying the tiny details that help me bring my truth to each character, while honoring the style of the show/film, and the tiny technical details that help me create and portray the physical world of each story, within the confines of my blank slate self tape room. And, as if that wasn't enough, on top of all of her undeniable talent as an artist and coach, Courtney is a truly AMAZING human being!!!”
~ Ashley Rideaux (Bosch: Legacy, American Crime Story: Impeachment, 9-1-1)

"I hesitate to write this testimonial because I don’t want y’all filling Courtney’s schedule, making it difficult for me to get coaching appointments… But In the year or so since I started working with Courtney, my theatrical career has made a complete 180. It went from crickets and tumbleweeds to bookings, pins, and callbacks. I’d spent a lot of time in group classes that I didn’t realize were no longer serving me, and working with Courtney gave me the individualized attention I needed to shine a light on the areas of my work that needed improvement. Moreover, because Courtney is an excellent collaborator, I learned how to bring myself to my work, what characters and types I enjoy playing and should focus on, and how hard I actually need to work to make my tapes bookable and authentic. 

I went from 0 theatrical bookings in 3 years, to booking 2 shows, one of which has turned into my first large ongoing recurring role, pinned for my first ever top of show guest star (off an unsolicited tape by the way), and called back for the lead in a large feature film. The opportunities have been great, but it's the confidence in my work that Courtney has given me as couch and collaborator that is the greatest gift. I simply cannot recommend her enough. And, as if that wasn't enough, on top of all of her undeniable talent as an artist and coach, Courtney is a truly AMAZING human being!!!”
~ Shannon Hollander (Good Trouble, Mixed-ish, Superstore)

"I did Courtney’s “Book the Room, Book the Role” intensive in the middle of the pandemic when I was feeling lost. Still pretty new to LA, I wasn’t getting any auditions, I was super nervous in casting workshops, and I was way too tense about making self-tapes. I didn’t feel excited about roles in my category. I felt stuck.

Then, I met Courtney. She gave me clear, actionable steps to audition with specificity, joy, and efficiency. Her process changed my mindset: I built up my confidence and found my footing! One day, midway through the intensive, I was setting up to self-tape and experienced a totally new feeling: I felt at home in front of the camera! Growing up doing theatre, I knew the happiness of walking on to a stage, and I didn’t know I would ever feel that peace and excitement towards a lens. Courtney gave me that magic, that freedom to play and understand the medium. For the first time, I could bring my own creativity to self-tapes because I set up a system that allowed me thrive.

Courtney can help you knock out a great individual self-tape or bring your best performance into a casting workshop. But her “teach an actor to fish” program has changed my life: I carry what she taught me with me always, and every time I act in front of a camera, I feel her positive, grounding presence and the empowerment she helped me find."
~ Julia Belanova (Mayans M.C., Five Nights at Freddy’s)

“Sometimes there is no substitute for a pure artist who also happens to have an exceptional mind for coaching fellow artists. This is exactly what I have found in Courtney-- my go-to private coach who exhibits the best of both worlds. She is an actor who genuinely cares about her peer actors, giving me the time, care and guidance that will lead me to my best work for the specific audition at-hand. Oh, and she undoubtedly, unmistakably, understands story.

Guys. She. Understands. Story. What strikes me most about her is her innate talent for finding within the sides the oft-missed tiny details that, once activated, make the scene pop, whether it's using the punctuation the writer has given, a physical shift, or a word/description in the writing I'd overlooked. She has never given me an adjustment or suggestion that has not made the work more in line with the story. It's a true gift. Even if I've done all the work, made it personal, feel dropped in, every time I work with her it feels like I'm taking my pending on-camera audition to the chiropractor.

Perhaps more importantly, putting those technical aspects aside, there is an organic energy surrounding our sessions. Especially on the deeper auditions, one of the joys of working with her is the sensation that I'm collaborating with a kindred spirit, which makes it less of a coaching session and more of a work session where two artists are bouncing things off one another to bring the work more to life. She is a priceless find for me and I feel fortunate to have her on my team of collaborators.”
~ Chuck Filipov (Quantum Leap, 1923, NCIS, Perry Mason)

“Coaching with Courtney is unlike anyone else. She brings so much insight to what's going on in the scene and how to find YOUR way of doing the scene, which I love! I always feel like coaching with Courtney on one page of dialogue or multiple pages of dialogue is the best thing I can do to prepare for an audition. Sometimes I get wrapped up in the words, or other non important things, and coaching with Courtney brings me back to the work and back to being present! I can't recommend Courtney enough. She's a life saver, and my secret weapon when auditioning!”
~ Bianca Lopez (Shrinking, Grace and Frankie, Silicon Valley)

"Working with Courtney has been a game changer. Her specificity, understanding of story, and ability to communicate have significantly improved my audition skills, and as a result, my confidence. I enrolled in her Book the Room, Book the Role one-on-one intensive at the suggestion of Audrey Moore, and I am so glad I did. After our initial session, it was evident that Courtney was truly invested in learning about me and my methods and helping add to and refine them.

The fact that Courtney is a working actor is a big plus.  I’ve found that coaches who are currently auditioning, and working, are up to date with current industry trends, casting processes, etc.  This is particularly a bonus for an actor like me located in a regional market.

After working with Courtney through her course and getting coached for multiple auditions afterwards, I booked my first network recurring co-star role in an upcoming NBC limited series.

Over time, our relationship has bridged the gap between colleague and friend. The trust and genuine care for one another only make our working relationship more fulfilling. I would recommend Courtney to anyone looking to improve their audition skills."
~ Barry Clifton (Yellowstone, The Thing About Pam)

“Courtney is an incredible teacher and audition coach. In the time we've worked together I've seen noticeable growth in my acting, auditioning skills, and self tapes. She's given me a tangible system to work through for every audition that I can rely on and focus on with confidence instead of just trying to manage my emotions and nerves. Every time we work together she surprises me by uncovering details and moments in the script that I didn't see or would usually gloss over. And through consistent coaching, I have been able to develop the skill to begin seeing and uncovering them myself. Courtney has a great blend of empathy and tough love - not to mention she truly cares!”
~ Anisha Adusumilli (Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS)

 “Courtney is an incredible coach, human, and artistic leader. Working closely with her over the past year has been one of the most fruitful experiences I’ve had as an artist. When people ask me why I love her so much, I say, “She’s an acting therapist!” Courtney will check in with you on how you are feeling about the scene, office, and where you are at presently. The magic that follows after acknowledging any concerns and using them to fuel your work is what makes her a treasure. Thanks to Courtney I have truly fallen in love when auditioning. After a session with Courtney, I am so eager and excited to share what we’ve prepared. It is a great feeling to put in the work with Courtney, share great work at an audition, and then let it go with the confidence that you did your very best. It has brought all the joy, love, and confidence back into doing what I love. Do yourself a favor and work with Courtney!”
~ Remy Ortiz (9-1-1, Generation, Perfect Harmony, American Horror Story)

"Thank goodness for Courtney! Before I started working with her, I was all up in my head with auditioning. I had hit a wall and didn't know how to break it down. The minute I started working with Courtney it all became easier for me. I did her “Book the Room” audition intensive and it gave me a whole new freedom with auditioning. She is patient, kind and incredibly insightful, she sees those little specific clues in scripts that book you the job! I booked my first audition of the year shortly after I started coaching with her and this is just the beginning.”
~ Cindy Chavez (9-1-1, American Housewife, GLOW)

“Let me tell you about Courtney. I absolutely love her. Found this gem in a free workshop a few years ago, and have loved her since. She’s a very honest and sweet coach. I absolutely trust her with any material I get. I’ve had several callbacks, producer sessions, pins and bookings since working with her. I refer plenty of my acting friends to her because I believe in Courtney that much. When ever I feel stuck or in my head, Courtney helps get me out of the funk. She’s very flexible and truly is amazing.”
~ Melvin Diggs (Magnum P.I., SWAT, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Orville)

"Courtney Cunningham has a director’s eye and an actor’s heart. In private coaching sessions, she makes the most of the script while leaving space for your own creativity and a sense of play. After coaching with Courtney, I walk into the casting room feeling like I have made strong original choices. Her "Book the Room...Book the Role" technique has become my personal go-to prep for every audition I have. Most importantly, I feel like I'm truly respecting my dream. The guesswork and fear is gone. You'll want to work with this human."
~ Rebekah Wiggins  (Preacher, War On Everyone)

"I feel like a lot of coaches tend to strip you / your essence from the scene. They make it so technical that it’s not organic and looks and feels robotic but with Courtney she asks you what you specifically need help on and builds on what you’ve already created. She’s a great coach!"
~ Shakira Ja’nai Paye (Will Trent, Modern Family, Future Man)

"I am thrilled that I found Courtney. Her “Book the Room” program is a great tool to establish routines and accountability for audition preparation. Her approach takes all the stress out of auditioning, while creating characters/scenes that are organic and honest. She has such an arsenal of tools and techniques to break down any genre or material. While working with her, I grew as an actor and reconnected with the part of my artistry that I hadn’t found in class or auditions lately. I also coached with her and put together auditions and self-tapes that impressed my reps. Just working with her sent me into auditions with a positive, collaborative attitude. I’m not surprised that I had two theatrical bookings in a matter of weeks. Courtney is a truly supportive, thorough and fun coach, actress and artist.”
~ Patrick Quinlan (The Family Business, The Flight Attendant, 9-1-1)

"When I started coaching with Courtney for every audition, I started getting callbacks, pins and bookings. She helped me book my first TV guest-starring role. She also taught me her “Book the Room” 10-step audition process which has helped me prepare to my fullest ability for each audition. Courtney is extremely specific as a coach and has found ways to get the best performance out of me in a loving and supportive, yet un-sugarcoated, way. I definitely owe a great deal of my drastically improved auditioning experience to her."
~ Julia Morizawa (SEAL Team, Scandal)

“Courtney is my go-to Audition Coach! With her expert guidance, I have booked roles on American Crime Story: People Vs. OJ Simpson, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Fresh Off The Boat, The Orville, Justified and so many more. She has a great eye to make my choices even more specific and tailored to fit my essence. We also always rehearse numerous ways to do the scenes so I am ready for any re-directs in the room. My confidence is off the hook during auditions with so much expert help from Courtney.” 
~ Arriane Alexander (Young Sheldon, American Crime Story, Fresh Off The Boat)

“I feel like I usually do pretty well with auditions, but sometimes it takes another pair of eyes to really bring out the things you may have missed. That’s what Courtney does. Every time I have worked with her, she helps me find new ways of working the character, offers a different perspective and makes it a really enjoyable and rewarding experience all at the same time. If you want to take your auditions from good to great work with her...plus her dog is really cool.”  
~ Johnny Rey Diaz (This Fool, Pam & Tommy, Queen of The South)

"Courtney is insightful, generous, smart and fun. Whenever I get coaching with her I not only am prepared, but I feel like I have someone rooting for me when I go to the audition. She at once gets what folks behind the camera are looking for while understanding what we, as actors, are experiencing. Yay Courtney! Thanks for all your magic!"
~ Lisa Dring (Shameless, How to Get Away With Murder)

"I highly recommend working with Courtney Cunningham for anyone looking to knock their auditions out of the park. Not only does Courtney have a naturally insightful, compassionate, and amazing sleuth-like ability to break down scripts and find the hidden “gems” within, she’s dedicated to seeing her clients perform at their absolute best. She gets equally as excited for any and all of your successes as you do! It’s a gift to have her on your team."
 ~ Laurel Harris (Big Sky, The Really Loud House)

“Courtney is a fantastic coach. She always brings me back to my true self.  She helps me to trust in my choices and myself and to know that I am enough.  I feel more confident in my auditions and always high five myself first to celebrate them instead of feeling stressed out and overwhelmed.”
~ Jul Kohler (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Bury Me Not)

"Coaching with Courtney feels like playtime. She knows just what to say to bring out all of your intuitive work, making your choices deeper and more personal, and by the end of your session you're ready to show your best work. When prepping my audition for  Longmire, I knew I had to coach with Courtney. She strengthened all the work I had already done, helping me not only to dig deeper into the character, but also to discover the fun in playing the scenes. And I booked it!"
 ~ Brian Houtz (9-1-1: Lone Star, For All Mankind)