WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING

Kelly MCcreary

actor & PRODUCEr (grey's anatomY, scandal,castle) 

"Across the many spaces where I have worked with Stephanie— whether we shared the stage, or she coached me for an audition, or I had the privilege of reading a role in one of her plays— the consistent characteristic of our time together is a joyful rigor. Stephanie mixes a reverence for the practical craft with a spirit of fun, and an innate wisdom, which creates the kind of environment in which artists thrive."

CARSON ROWLAND

Actor (“SWEET MAGNOLIAS, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS)

Stephanie has been an invaluable asset in my acting journey ever since we started working together. Her expertise transforms complex scripts into manageable pieces, ensuring I feel confident and prepared for auditions, callbacks and projects. During our first meeting together, I told Stephanie I wanted a “ tough love” approach. Someone who can, with scalpel like precision, identify and remove old habits and poor technique to help me grow into the actor I know I can be. She did, and continues to do, just that.

Stephanie isn't just a teacher; she's a mentor whose insights have become an integral part of my approach to acting. I credit much of my continued growth and success to her invaluable guidance and unwavering support.”

Sakina jaffrey

Actor (BILLIONS, Snowpiercer, house of cards, the mindy project)

"Stephanie is an exceptional acting teacher. Both passionate and compassionate, she has the unique ability to bring out the truth and strength of every actor she works with. Her deep sense of empathy, humor, insight, and the experience of years in theatre, film, and television have made her a gift to the art and craft of acting."

harry ford

actor (code black, louder than bombs)

"Stephanie is my go to for creative collaborations- from coaching to co-writing.  I can hardly imagine my creative life without her by my side.”

VICTOR WILLIAMS

Actor & Producer (King of Queens, The Affair, Homicide) 

“Stephanie DiMaggio was one of the first people I worked with when I returned to the stage after a ten year absence. Her talent, commitment and work ethic quickly put me back in the proper mindset to take on my return roles as Flip in OUR LADY OF 121st Street and shortly thereafter, Othello. We’ve worked together many times since then. What can I say? Stephanie knows her stuff!”

JENNy KAPLAN

AGENT A3 Artists Agency

"Stephanie leads with passion, encouraging her students to embrace the truth of each moment, while shaping her approach to benefit the individual artist. Her artistic coaching bleeds into life coaching, shaping the person as well as the artist. Stephanie's students leave with a greater desire to explore their unique artistic voice, a rolodex of tips and tricks of the trade and a devoted supporter."

krystel lucas

Actor (JESSICA JONES, THE BLACKLIST)

“Stephanie is a force of nature! She tailors her masterful instruction to the specific needs of each individual, with an open heart and endless curiosity. She challenges you to amplify your artistic voice and unleash creative impulses. Stephanie provides a safe environment to explore the craft through specificity of thought, authentic commitment, dissecting text, and full body expression of the human condition. She is one of the best in the biz.”

OLIVIA HEBERT

ACTOR (“The hard problem”at lincoln center)

“Before taking Stephanie's on camera workshop the boundaries of camera work were really limiting my creativity. I had taken workshops in the past, but they made me feel like there was a "right" way of taping. Her insight, playfulness and encouragement gave me the ability to bring my acting joy into auditioning and I started looking forward to taping; I finally had access to the freedom and vibrancy I feel onstage when auditioning for tv and film. The belief in myself I'd cultivated in the workshop really bolstered me as an artist and afterwards I booked for the first time in ages.”

mckenna quigley harrington

ACTOR (“TULSA KING”)

“Stephanie is my first call whenever I receive challenging material. If I work on it with her beforehand, I know that on the day of the audition I will feel prepared and confident. The same goes when I’m prepping for a project. Stephanie’s ability to strip a scene down to its core is miraculous, as is her understanding of characters (and maybe just human nature in general).  After our sessions, I’m always astounded by how much has been revealed to me in such a short amount of time. Once I’m on set, I usually ask myself “what would Stephanie say?”

BHAVESH PATEL

actor (the good wife, Gold, Broadway's "present laughter" & "the nap")

"Stephanie is the best kind of collaborator - she approaches everything she does with dynamic wit and the patience of a stone. I've worked with her as an actor and writer - she is kind, generous and awesomely talented.  She is a joy to be around personally and professionally there is no opinion I'd trust more.”

Michaela McMannus

Actor (YOU, aquarius, & the village)

"I've know Stephanie for over twenty years. Not only is she exuberantly talented and wickedly funny, she has a generous and kind heart, and has become a positive light and dear friend in this roller coaster of a career.  She is a true force of nature and a real gem of a human."

KENDALL CAFARO

LA TRAVIATA (The Met Opera), INTO THE WOODS (Hudson Valley Shakespeare),

“During coachings, I love that Stephanie simultaneously builds me up while calling me out on my actor bullshit. After a coaching session with her, I often feel lighter. Because, not only did I just finish that self tape, but I was reminded that acting is thrilling and something I love to do.  Stephanie’s tips, tools, and wisdom on bringing play and presence to the scene work is why I keep coming back.  She’s the bomb.com.”

michele pawk

Tony-award winning actress, educator & produceR

"As I get older, I only want to be in the room with artists who inspire, challenge, and simply make me better.  Stephanie is that artist. Her sense of joy, curiosity, and play remind me why I truly love the theatre.  Every actor is better after working with Stephanie.”

GEROLD OLIVER

ACTOR (PIPELINE, JITNEY, RAGTIME)

"The knowledge Stephanie has is unique and inspiring. She doesn't stray away from the truth, and she is only interested in your growth as a person and an artist.  I can't even remember my approaches to scripts before I took her class, but I can tell you the way she "gives you permission"(take the class and you'll get it) will liberate your mind! 100% worth it!"

carolyn mccormick

actor & educator (law & order, the post, billons, Broadway: equus, the dinner party)

"Stephanie is the perfect combination of intelligence, humor, empathy and curiosity. She listens to everyone’s ideas and is an ideal collaborator. Clear. Concise. Compassionate. All tremendous qualities if you have the luxury of working with her or learning from her.”