Introducing
Hollywood Prep School
A 6-month mentorship program for non-U.S. actors who are ready to book U.S. roles.
APPLY NOWHear what our students say about Hollywood Prep School.
"After training with HPS over the past 18 months, I am thrilled to have booked my first part in a major U.S. feature!"
- Benjamin Hanly
"Over my time working with Katherine, I've gotten a U.S. Manager and booked an American role on a Mark Wahlburg Film."
- Ava Caryofyllis (HPS Teens)
"I have officially moved to Vancouver, Canada 3 weeks ago and in that time I have secured a big agency here."
- Quinlan Deakin
70%of U.S. streamer content was shot outside the U.S. in 2024.
50% of U.S. film budgets were spent outside the U.S. in 2026.
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK & Europe needs local actors to fill supporting and day player roles.
The REAL REASON Why You're Not Booking U.S. Roles...
Most actors think,
"I'll work on my American accent the next time I get a U.S. audition."
But if you lack confidence every time you audition for a role that requires an American accent...
you're probably approaching it all wrong.
Because confidence doesn't come from the preparation you do for an audition.
It comes from the preparation you do between auditions.
The truth is, if you're worried about your accent, you can't give 100% of your attention to your performance.
Instead of listening and responding truthfully in the scene, part of your brain is wondering...
"Did that sound American?"
"Did my accent just drop?"
Then you watch your self-tape back...
and you hear the inconsistencies.
You hear the moments where your natural accent slips through.
You start questioning whether your accent is authentic enough.
And here's the worst part...
You'll probably never know if your accent was the reason you didn't book the role.
Casting directors rarely tell you why you weren't cast.
You don't receive notes saying your accent became inconsistent.
Or that they weren't confident you could maintain it on set.
So you film the next self-tape...
and unknowingly repeat the same mistakes.
But what if it was different?
Imagine filming your next U.S. self-tape with complete confidence.
Knowing your American accent sounds authentic.
Knowing you can maintain it from the first line to the last.
Knowing you can stop thinking about your accent...
and simply focus on giving your best performance.
Because authenticity isn't created by working with a dialect coach a day or two before you film a self-tape.
It's built between auditions.
Through consistent training.
Through expert coaching.
Through personalised feedback.
Through regular practice.
That's how confidence is built. Not by hoping you're ready...but by knowing you are.
It takes more than watching a YouTube video online or booking in a session with a dialect coach to book U.S. roles.
That's exactly why I created Hollywood Prep School.
Introducing
Hollywood Prep School
Designed specifically for non-U.S. actors who want to confidently audition for (and book) U.S. television and film roles, both in their local market and internationally.
Inside the program, you'll train alongside a community of like-minded actors while receiving coaching, accountability, and guidance from experienced U.S. industry professionals.
Our monthly format
- Get your audition
- Prep your audition - join us for live group calls to get coaching on your American accent, audition technique and performance, so you feel confident before you film your audition.
- Film your self tape submission
- Get feedback on your accent and performance (so instead of guessing what needs improving, you'll know exactly what to work on before your next audition).
No more wondering...
"Was my accent good enough?"
"Why didn't I book the role?"
You'll receive the coaching and feedback that most actors never get.
This simple but incredibly effective process helps you build consistency, authenticity, and confidence, one audition at a time.
You'll also be building a body of work you can show your agent, casting directors and clips you can upload to your casting profiles.
The Cold Hard Truth is:
If You Don’t Master The American Accent it's going to be very difficult to book U.S. roles.
Agents, Managers & Casting Directors need Actors who have mastered the U.S. accent.
When a U.S. movie films overseas in your hometown, they are going to need Actors who are ready to go on set.
Will you be ready when the opportunity comes your way?
If you’ve already felt like you're meant for something bigger....
You want the accountability & the steps to master the one skill that opens the door to way more acting opportunities, then that means you already DO have what it takes within you to step into the type of actor you dream to be!
Meet your coaches
Katherine Beck - Voice Dialect Coach
For more than 15 years, I've helped thousands of actors from around the world prepare for and book U.S. film and television projects, while also coaching actors on major productions alongside some of the industry's biggest names. Recent clients and credits include:
- Kockroach, on set coach to Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton
- Starman
- Supermax
- NCIS Sydney
Now, it's my turn to help you.
Sara Sevigny - Audition & Acting Coach
Sara Sevigny is a Los Angeles based/Chicago bred actor & audition coach ho is best known for her work as Edna on EMPIRE (Fox). Recent credits include:
- ChilliFinger starring John Goodman & Bryan Cranston
- The Newlyweds (NBC)
- Bad Thoughts (Netflix)
- Cross (Prime)
- Start Without Me
It's time to consistently book U.S. roles.
Imagine receiving your next U.S. audition knowing you're ready.
Knowing your accent isn't something you have to worry about.
Knowing you can focus completely on your performance.
Because that's what Hollywood Prep School gives you.
The confidence that comes from preparation- not hope.
So, you have a choice.
You can keep waiting until the next audition arrives and hope your accent is good enough...
Or you can use the time between auditions to master the skills that give you the confidence to compete for U.S. roles.
Join Hollywood Prep School today.
So that when your next U.S. audition lands in your inbox...
You're not wondering if you're ready.
You're excited because you've already been preparing for that moment.
Look, we all know that there are no overnight successes when it comes to acting!
So then why are you waiting until you get the audition to work on your American accent for a major role in a U.S. production?
Waiting keeps Actors stuck in the accent struggle cycle.
And every Actor who gets stuck in the accent struggle cycle is making one of the BIGGEST mistakes that’s guaranteed to keep them from booking those dream U.S. roles and having a sustainable career as a Working Actor.
And the worst part? They don’t even REALISE they’re making a mistake that’s costing them their dream career (and maybe you didn’t realise it either… until now).
This is a mistake I want to help you fix.
Choose you Level
Level 1 - Accent Ready
Master the American accent so you sound authentic and feel confident auditioning for any U.S. role.
- Monthly U.S. accent prep call with feedback on your monthly scene
- Monthly accent accelerator call: a deep dive into one accent foundation
- Monthly feedback on your self-tape submission
- Access to All American Voice
- Access to Pronounce This
- Reduced rates on 1:1 coaching
Level 2 - Audition Ready
Get expert coaching and feedback to sharpen your U.S. self-tape audition skills.
- Monthly U.S. audition prep: work on U.S. scenes to advance accent and auditioning
- Monthly accent prep class and accent intensives
- Monthly self-tape reviews
- Zoom callbacks to test your skills
- Access to All American Voice
- Access to Pronounce This
- Reduced rates on 1:1 coaching
Our students get results.
"After 6 months in Hollywood Prep School I found myself booking my very first professional theatre credits in two back-to-back American plays."
- Kate Jirelle
"My son has only had six months of U.S. accent training with HPS and the results have been incredible. He recently booked a U.S. speaking role on a major Disney+ series."
- Hugo (HPS Teens)
"This program has helped me to book my first U.S. professional speaking role."
- Brett Watkins
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