Jonté LeGras
Acting coach for auditions, self-tapes and on-camera work in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Teens and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Credentials | SAG-AFTRA member; Studied at San Francisco State University |
Jonté LeGras is a Los Angeles-based acting coach who helps actors with auditions, self-tapes, scene preparation and on-camera work. He is a SAG-AFTRA actor with more than 20 years in television, film and theatre. Director Ava DuVernay picked him to be the on-set acting coach for the youngest lead actor during the five-month shoot of Disney's A Wrinkle in Time. He works with young performers, developing actors and experienced pros.
What Jonté helps with
Jonté works with actors on auditions, self-tapes and scene work. He also helps actors feel more at ease on camera.
- Preparing strong auditions and self-tapes
- Getting more comfortable on camera
- Scene study and script analysis
- Monologue coaching
- Cold reading
- Character development
- Taking adjustments confidently
- Staying emotionally present under pressure
Who Jonté works with
Jonté works with young performers, emerging actors and experienced professionals. Clients come to him for audition prep, self-tapes, scene preparation and on-camera comfort.
How Jonté works
Jonté's coaching draws on Meisner-based listening, truthful behavior, script analysis and the realities of working on camera. He does not push one right way to play a scene or give line readings. He helps actors understand the story, connect to it and make grounded choices. Sessions are one-on-one and booked by the hour. Because he still works as an actor, he coaches from inside the process.
Background and qualifications
Jonté is a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor, producer and acting coach with more than 20 years of professional work in television, film and theatre. His credits include Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, A Million Little Things, Super Pumped and Miss Virginia. He studied at San Francisco State University. He has coached young performers inside major productions, including five months on Disney's A Wrinkle in Time and a role mentoring a young actor on Hulu's Future Man. Most recently he helped a seven-year old actor prepare for and book a role on ABC's High Potential.
Jonté LeGras pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Jonté LeGras reviews
The CoachVouch take
Chosen by director Ava DuVernay to coach the youngest lead actor on set for the five-month production of Disney's A Wrinkle in Time.
Best for young performers and developing actors who want audition, self-tape and on-camera help from a working actor.
Common questions
How much does Jonté LeGras charge?
Coaching with Jonté runs $110 to $200 an hour. Message Jonté from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jonté LeGras help with?
Jonté LeGras helps with preparing strong auditions and self-tapes, getting more comfortable on camera, scene study and script analysis and monologue coaching.
Is Jonté LeGras certified?
Jonté LeGras lists: SAG-AFTRA member; Studied at San Francisco State University.
Does Jonté LeGras coach children?
Yes. He coached the youngest lead actor on Disney's A Wrinkle in Time and helped a seven-year old actor book a role on ABC's High Potential.
What acting method does Jonté use?
His coaching is grounded in Meisner-based listening, truthful behavior and script analysis. He also focuses on the realities of working on camera.
How do I contact Jonté LeGras?
Send Jonté a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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