Chris Andersson
Arts admissions coach for theatre, film and dramatic writing students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | Nothing But Drama |
Chris Andersson is the founder and CEO of Nothing But Drama. He helps high school seniors and hopeful grad students get ready for artistic reviews and college applications. His focus is on theatre, film and dramatic writing students. He has worked with students from middle school through college, in the US and abroad. He guides students through monologues, songs, portfolios and application essays.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps arts students handle the artistic review and the college application at the same time. He works to make both steps clearer and less stressful.
- Preparing for artistic reviews
- Working on monologues and songs
- Building a director's notebook for theater
- Creating portfolios for film and dramatic writing programs
- Writing the Common App essay and school supplemental essays
- Writing activities lists and artist statements
- Sorting out dates, deadlines and requirements for each school
Who Chris works with
Chris works with high school seniors and hopeful grad students in the arts. His clients are theatre, film and dramatic writing students. He has also worked with students in middle school and college, in the US and abroad.
How Chris works
Chris starts by learning each student's desired programs and schools. The student reads, learns and visits, and they talk over what the student finds. Next, they sort out the dates, deadlines, requirements and materials for each school. Then they build the student's art and voice through audition pieces, portfolios, essays and artist statements.
Background and qualifications
Chris Andersson is the founder and CEO of Nothing But Drama, a practice that guides students through arts education and admissions. He has worked with students in middle school, high school and college in the US and abroad. He believes arts training builds skills like discipline, collaboration and trust, and that belief drives his work with student artists.
Chris Andersson pricing
Programs and services
- Artistic review preparation
- College application guidance
- Essay and artist statement help
- Portfolio and audition piece development
Chris Andersson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Chris pairs artistic review preparation with college application help for theatre, film and dramatic writing students.
Best for theatre, film or dramatic writing students who need help with both artistic reviews and applications.
Common questions
How much does Chris Andersson charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Andersson help with?
Chris Andersson helps with preparing for artistic reviews, working on monologues and songs, building a director's notebook for theater and creating portfolios for film and dramatic writing programs.
Does Chris Andersson help with both artistic reviews and college applications?
Yes. Nothing But Drama prepares students for artistic reviews and guides them through the college application process.
What kinds of arts programs does Chris Andersson work with?
He works with theatre, film, dramatic writing and theatrical production and design programs.
How do I contact Chris Andersson?
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