Coaching Testimonials
Tyrone Benskin, Actor - There is no denying that even as actors we are affected more and more by technology. And we all know the difficulties in landing a booking strictly from a self tape. However, more of us are finding opportunities outside of our local areas through self tape requests. Although there are a number of apps that make it convenient for us to self-tape at home, I have chosen more often than not, to pay that little bit of extra attention and “self-Tape” with Karl at his studio. A talented actor in his own right, Karl helps you bring a significant polish to your performance as a scene partner as well as offering a note or two if needed.
In the short time I have engaged Karl, I have come to trust his eye and his instincts. I tend to not watch my auditions as I am and will never be satisfied with my work so I trust my gut… how it felt, as my guide to choosing a take and I trust Karl to offer an honest assessment, which he does. This has been a fruitful association as I have already landed several bookings and call-backs straight from these self-tapes including a guest appearance on FARGO and most recently, a recurring on CHANNEL ZERO.
Karl allows for a safe and comfortable environment so that you can put your best out there.
Aymeric Jett, Actor - I would like to take this opportunity to thank Karl for helping me get my big break as a regular on the Netflix-CBC series ANNE WITH AN E where I play the role of Jerry Baynard.
As actors, we are often asked last minute to prepare selftapes and Karl always does his best to squeeze us into his busy schedule. He takes care of everything from being the reader, the coach, the cameraman and the editor so we can focus on acting and not stress about the whole process of making a professional self tape.
Karl is fully equipped in his home studio and delivers final product the same day! He is an experienced and talented actor who helps me analyze my scenes and get a strong feel for the character, giving me the self confidence I need. He is very helpful with accents too which came in handy for me as the role of Jerry required a french accent.
Karl also coaches my sister Satine Scarlett. We both highly recommend Karl.
Annabel Gutherz, Actor - Karl is my acting coach, mentor and guru. I started working with Karl in an effort to improve my on-camera audition and acting for film/television techniques. Having had a lot of theatre experience, I quickly learned that on-stage acting and on-camera acting are vastly different. Karl teaches me in a way that is very comprehensible and practical. I feel I am able to make mistakes, stumble, learn and grow in a manner that is a safe and comfortable. I have improved so much since I have started training with Karl, and I look forward to further refining my skills under his expertise.
Moreover, Karl helped me get representation. He walked me through the entire process from start to finish. Karl provided me with a selection of scripts to pick from, instructing me to pick three that presented polar characters to demonstrate versatility. Working in his studio, we put together a demo reel that I submitted to various agents, all of which responded with interest. I have Karl to thank for this.
My experience with Karl has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I look so forward to developing my artistry under his professional, consummate and skillful guidance.
Saamer Usmani, Actor - Karl rocks. I found myself in Montreal scrambling to find somewhere to re-tape a pilot audition with "better lighting and sound". I came across Karl's studio and reached out - he managed to fit me in at very short notice. The session was great. Karl provided a keen outside eye and a creative, comfortable environment - not to mention terrific lighting and sound...! I was in a time crunch and he put my tape together immediately. This tape got me a screen test in Los Angeles, and I eventually got the gig. I can't thank Karl enough, and highly recommend him for all your self-tape/audition prep/coaching needs. Don't hesitate!
Karen and Rick, parents of Charli Birdgenaw - Karl's coaching of our daughter Charli has been truly a great experience and has given her the right toolbox to draw from when in audition. When she started with Karl she had very little to really no on camera experience. She has since booked 3 short films last year, so far one of which will be premiered as a selection at the 2017 Berinale ( Berlin Film Festival). Charli has booked 5 film parts 3 of which were leads in shorts and two small parts in American films last year. She has also booked two television episodes. Much of this was due to Karl's coaching over the years. We are convinced that Charli could not have booked without having Karl as her on camera coach. Karl is fun but firm, strict enough but also can be silly which is appreciated by our 12 year old Charli...was even more so when she was younger...which just made it so enjoyable while she was learning her craft. We would recommend Karl's coaching for audition and for regular sessions to all parents looking for the best guidance for their child actor. Besides his great coaching, he sends a clip of the self tape audition directly to casting agents as well as providing a clip to parents so that they are able to follow their child's progression. He comes highly recommended in the industry. He also gives parents good advice whenever asked for or needed.
Michael and Nancy, parents of Madison McAleer - Finding a professional acting coach to teach our 7-year old daughter has been a daunting process. We were looking for more than the occasional weekend community workshop with same-aged kids and no experience. Fortune brought us to Karl. His credentials and references are irrefutable. Karl is a National Theatre School graduate and continues to work extensively in film, television, and live theatre.
Despite his erratic schedule as a working actor Karl has always made himself available for private coaching to help Madison prepare for film and television auditions.
Karl provides an environment where an actor can take risks and follow their instincts without reprimand. Karl takes a constructive and positive approach to coaching – having the actor draw on their personal life experience to improve their acting skills.
Karl treats a child actor with the same professional courtesy and respect as an adult actor.
Working with Karl has contributed to the success our daughter has enjoyed. She has booked roles in television, commercials and major motion picture productions.
Karl has helped our daughter improve her confidence, self-awareness and emotional range. At school she is on the student counsel and has no fear of giving speeches or making presentations for a large group of people.
We are indebted for the significant investment in the personal and professional development of our daughter that Karl continues to provide.
Madison McAleer, actor - Karl is a fantastic acting coach! He is really calm and helps me understand the character in detail and exploring each scene slowly and carefully. He is funny and kind and gets the best out of me. I love working with Karl because of his experience and we love to share stories about being on set and the great people we have had the chance to work with! Karl rocks!
Lydia Yannakis, mother of Daniel and Kayla Di Venere - I highly recommend Karl Graboshas for actors of any age who would like to push past their boundaries to the next level. Karl works with the actor to help them make interesting and strong character choices, and bring the uniqueness out in their performance. He has trained both Daniel and Kayla Di Venere, age 11 and 9 respectively over the past few years. I credit Karl for both my kids bookings on feature films such as Warm Bodies, and TV series such as Being Human, Cat. 8, and Shockwave, to name a few. Both children have also received callbacks from self-tapes submitted to the U.S for pilots. For any actor who wants to train with a high quality, and talented coach, Karl comes highly recommended as he is both patient and talented and has a way of passing on his experience!!!
In the short time I have engaged Karl, I have come to trust his eye and his instincts. I tend to not watch my auditions as I am and will never be satisfied with my work so I trust my gut… how it felt, as my guide to choosing a take and I trust Karl to offer an honest assessment, which he does. This has been a fruitful association as I have already landed several bookings and call-backs straight from these self-tapes including a guest appearance on FARGO and most recently, a recurring on CHANNEL ZERO.
Karl allows for a safe and comfortable environment so that you can put your best out there.
Aymeric Jett, Actor - I would like to take this opportunity to thank Karl for helping me get my big break as a regular on the Netflix-CBC series ANNE WITH AN E where I play the role of Jerry Baynard.
As actors, we are often asked last minute to prepare selftapes and Karl always does his best to squeeze us into his busy schedule. He takes care of everything from being the reader, the coach, the cameraman and the editor so we can focus on acting and not stress about the whole process of making a professional self tape.
Karl is fully equipped in his home studio and delivers final product the same day! He is an experienced and talented actor who helps me analyze my scenes and get a strong feel for the character, giving me the self confidence I need. He is very helpful with accents too which came in handy for me as the role of Jerry required a french accent.
Karl also coaches my sister Satine Scarlett. We both highly recommend Karl.
Annabel Gutherz, Actor - Karl is my acting coach, mentor and guru. I started working with Karl in an effort to improve my on-camera audition and acting for film/television techniques. Having had a lot of theatre experience, I quickly learned that on-stage acting and on-camera acting are vastly different. Karl teaches me in a way that is very comprehensible and practical. I feel I am able to make mistakes, stumble, learn and grow in a manner that is a safe and comfortable. I have improved so much since I have started training with Karl, and I look forward to further refining my skills under his expertise.
Moreover, Karl helped me get representation. He walked me through the entire process from start to finish. Karl provided me with a selection of scripts to pick from, instructing me to pick three that presented polar characters to demonstrate versatility. Working in his studio, we put together a demo reel that I submitted to various agents, all of which responded with interest. I have Karl to thank for this.
My experience with Karl has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I look so forward to developing my artistry under his professional, consummate and skillful guidance.
Saamer Usmani, Actor - Karl rocks. I found myself in Montreal scrambling to find somewhere to re-tape a pilot audition with "better lighting and sound". I came across Karl's studio and reached out - he managed to fit me in at very short notice. The session was great. Karl provided a keen outside eye and a creative, comfortable environment - not to mention terrific lighting and sound...! I was in a time crunch and he put my tape together immediately. This tape got me a screen test in Los Angeles, and I eventually got the gig. I can't thank Karl enough, and highly recommend him for all your self-tape/audition prep/coaching needs. Don't hesitate!
Karen and Rick, parents of Charli Birdgenaw - Karl's coaching of our daughter Charli has been truly a great experience and has given her the right toolbox to draw from when in audition. When she started with Karl she had very little to really no on camera experience. She has since booked 3 short films last year, so far one of which will be premiered as a selection at the 2017 Berinale ( Berlin Film Festival). Charli has booked 5 film parts 3 of which were leads in shorts and two small parts in American films last year. She has also booked two television episodes. Much of this was due to Karl's coaching over the years. We are convinced that Charli could not have booked without having Karl as her on camera coach. Karl is fun but firm, strict enough but also can be silly which is appreciated by our 12 year old Charli...was even more so when she was younger...which just made it so enjoyable while she was learning her craft. We would recommend Karl's coaching for audition and for regular sessions to all parents looking for the best guidance for their child actor. Besides his great coaching, he sends a clip of the self tape audition directly to casting agents as well as providing a clip to parents so that they are able to follow their child's progression. He comes highly recommended in the industry. He also gives parents good advice whenever asked for or needed.
Michael and Nancy, parents of Madison McAleer - Finding a professional acting coach to teach our 7-year old daughter has been a daunting process. We were looking for more than the occasional weekend community workshop with same-aged kids and no experience. Fortune brought us to Karl. His credentials and references are irrefutable. Karl is a National Theatre School graduate and continues to work extensively in film, television, and live theatre.
Despite his erratic schedule as a working actor Karl has always made himself available for private coaching to help Madison prepare for film and television auditions.
Karl provides an environment where an actor can take risks and follow their instincts without reprimand. Karl takes a constructive and positive approach to coaching – having the actor draw on their personal life experience to improve their acting skills.
Karl treats a child actor with the same professional courtesy and respect as an adult actor.
Working with Karl has contributed to the success our daughter has enjoyed. She has booked roles in television, commercials and major motion picture productions.
Karl has helped our daughter improve her confidence, self-awareness and emotional range. At school she is on the student counsel and has no fear of giving speeches or making presentations for a large group of people.
We are indebted for the significant investment in the personal and professional development of our daughter that Karl continues to provide.
Madison McAleer, actor - Karl is a fantastic acting coach! He is really calm and helps me understand the character in detail and exploring each scene slowly and carefully. He is funny and kind and gets the best out of me. I love working with Karl because of his experience and we love to share stories about being on set and the great people we have had the chance to work with! Karl rocks!
Lydia Yannakis, mother of Daniel and Kayla Di Venere - I highly recommend Karl Graboshas for actors of any age who would like to push past their boundaries to the next level. Karl works with the actor to help them make interesting and strong character choices, and bring the uniqueness out in their performance. He has trained both Daniel and Kayla Di Venere, age 11 and 9 respectively over the past few years. I credit Karl for both my kids bookings on feature films such as Warm Bodies, and TV series such as Being Human, Cat. 8, and Shockwave, to name a few. Both children have also received callbacks from self-tapes submitted to the U.S for pilots. For any actor who wants to train with a high quality, and talented coach, Karl comes highly recommended as he is both patient and talented and has a way of passing on his experience!!!