Drama School Entry/Auditions and LAMDA Exam Preparation
I offer personalised coaching for drama school auditions and LAMDA grade exams, designed to guide actors through every step of the admissions process, from selecting monologues to interview preparation. My approach covers:
Assisting students in finding and choosing contrasting classical and modern pieces that highlight their age, range, and abilities.
Breaking down scripts and monologues to deepen understanding and character portrayal.
Tailoring speeches to meet the specific requirements of each drama school.
Preparing for interviews by discussing common questions and honing presentation skills.
Providing guidance on each school’s unique expectations.
Techniques for managing audition nerves, including practical relaxation exercises to help you appear confident, professional, and relaxed during interviews.
Assisting with the selection of an audition song, if required.
Offering advice on wardrobe choices, helping students select outfits and colors that align with both their character and the interview process.
Drama School Testimonials
Working with Elif was truly a game-changer in my journey to drama school. Over the past year, I auditioned for BA Musical Theatre courses, and Elif was instrumental not only in helping me find the right monologues but also in guiding me to connect with them on a deeper level through techniques like sense memory.
Her feedback is always honest, specific, and constructive, something I really valued throughout the process. She also gave me incredibly helpful guidance on how to approach auditions, which made a huge difference in how I prepared and presented myself.
I also appreciated the flexibility of being able to mix and match group and solo sessions. Both formats were incredibly beneficial: solo sessions allowed me to focus closely on my individual work, while group classes gave me the chance to observe others and learn just as much through watching. Thanks to Elif’s support, I got into Mountview, and I’m so grateful for everything she helped me achieve.
Asia Carra (Italian Musical Theatre student/performer- got into Mountview drama school) 2025
“Elif is one of the best actresses that I have met in my life. She helped me with my auditions and I strongly believe I got a place at the acting academy in London because of the knowledge of acting that I have gained from training with her. Her approach is very professional yet friendly. She gives material to work on which is extremely helpful for a student and she genuinely cares about her students. I can not recommend her highly enough.”
Teja Sedovsek - Actress/Model (got into GSA)
I have been working with Elif for less than a year at a beginner level and with her help got accepted onto an acting program with one of the top drama schools in the UK. Elif’s coaching approach is very effective. Not only has she helped me build a solid foundation that has made me competent in technique and confident in my abilities, she has also helped me with self tape and audition technique and was there for additional support in the lead up to my audition, (even while she was on holiday)!
Elif has a love for the craft of acting and her passion shows through in her coaching. She has a very pleasant and friendly manner and wants only the best for her students. I throughly enjoy my sessions with Elif and I highly recommend her.
Daniel Abrol - Fitness coach/Actor (Got into Rose Bruford drama school) 2021
I've worked with Elif for almost two years and I wouldn’t be where I am now without her. I began knowing nothing and now, a little over a year later, I've been accepted into Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Elif is immensely inspiring and talented, both as a teacher and an actress. I have found her to be extremely reliable and someone who wants the absolute best for her students. Over the last 2 years, I have created an unforgettable bond with Elif, more than a teacher but also a good friend and someone I can go to for everything. Being comfortable and in a space that allows you to be yourself is a quality I would search for in any teacher and I was able to find it in Elif. Thank you, I appreciate and admire you, I hope to keep you around for a very, very long time.
Sabrina Santos- Actress (got into the Lee Strasberg Institute NYC) 2021
Elif has helped me grow and hone my acting in many different ways. From one to one lessons and groups sessions, which have helped balance out my skills, from working with me on self tapes or scene work with others. Her input, experience and insight has been a massive credit to my development .
Asher Regal, drama school entry coaching (got into the Court Theatre Theatre Company drama school) 2024
Elif knows how to bring out what’s needed in you to act authentically and not make it look or feel like acting, I didn’t know even half of my potential before I started with her. Through following her guidance - and working with her for only 2 and a half months - she brought me to an acting standard that helped me get 4 recalls to various drama schools, and a place in a London drama school on the spot! We had a session an hour before the audition, and being able to consolidate the techniques we used previously really helped me to be relaxed and confident in the audition. Her honesty, as well as knowing when to push you as an actor are her best traits as a teacher.
Hannah Dixon, drama school entry coaching (got into the Court Theatre Theatre Company drama school) 2025