Theresa Bell

"Theresa runs a professional and safe environment for actors. The tone she sets allows you to explore areas of your emotions you never before tapped into. She also pushes you to achieve your very best each and every class."

—Jacqueline Bergner

"Whether you have fly-weight or Herculean talent, Theresa Bell is the ‘magic pill.’ If you never get a call back, you’ll start getting them; if you never book, you’ll start booking; if you’re nearly dead, she’ll bounce you back to life."

—Ross Blake

"Theresa Bell is the best acting teacher I’ve had. Within the secure learning atmosphere she creates, she teaches a clear technique that one can continue to grow with. Theresa’s constructive criticism and incredible perception allows her to pinpoint what the scene is lacking and “tune” the actor to reach the depths needed. Immediately after taking classes from Theresa, my callbacks and bookings increased. I would recommend to anyone serious about acting, if they’re even relatively nearby her, to take her classes. I just cannot say enough about how much I appreciate Theresa . . . she really gives an actor so much."

—Ashleigh Borman

"Theresa is a wonderful coach. She has the ability of pulling things out of her students that they never knew they had. Her coaching is both constructive and challenging. You will leave her studio a better actor."

—Sean Brison

"Theresa has influenced every aspect of my acting craft. She challenges me to find within myself the most interesting and truthful performance that I am capable of and to commit to making brave choices. In addition, she is the most positive and uplifting acting coach with whom I have ever studied. She understands the value and power of positive reinforcement and confidence building. Yet, at the same time, she is honest about my performance and will let me know where I could have made better choices. This ability to build me up, while still giving an honest evaluation of my work, is how I know that I can trust Theresa. As a result, her encouragement has given me the confidence to make the bold choices I know that I have to make to be a great actor and to book the part. Going into auditions and on set, I now feel confident in that I am going to give a great performance and that the director is never going to question why I was hired."

—Patricia Campbell

"Theresa Bell is arguably the most important acting coach in all of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Her students invariably have become some of the top working actors in the state. Theresa is insightful, funny, intelligent, gentle—and a vibrant teacher. She not only teaches her students to think and make choices like great actors, but also to think and make choices like great human beings. It’s no wonder that so many of her students have studied at other film schools in the area before, and are happy, at last, with Theresa Bell."

—Nathan Castaneda

"There are acting coaches, and then there is Theresa Bell. She teaches you how to break down a scene, how to make the most of every word and action, and how to bring your inner life to the screen. There is no faking it in film, and there is no faking it with TBell. The class atmosphere is a perfect mixture of intensity, learning, and lots of fun. Most important, she works as hard, if not harder, than her students, and she really cares. Everyone leaves every class session better than when they came in. I am damn lucky to have found Theresa Bell."

—Ira Einsohn

"In February of 2009, I will have been studying with TBell for two years. In that time, she has helped to take my acting from ‘stone age’ to ‘space age.’ Over the last couple years I went from not booking anything, to booking just about every audition I went on. Her teaching style is soft but firm, and she always meets you where you are at in your acting."

—John Elliott

"I’ve gotten such good coaching with Theresa. She makes my acting characteristics shine and she does not repress the comedy, which I love."

—Michel Galiotto

"A person who offers knowledge to another human being with undivided attention and focus shows their passion for teaching. A coach, however, encourages the student by what they need to hear and not just what they want to hear, which shows their great passion for the student. Theresa is a great acting teacher and coach and the proof is the talent that comes from her classes. That’s all I need to know."

—Joy Ingram

"I had been working in the industry for a few years before I met Theresa. I had studied with a few coaches, but always felt that there was something missing. A friend of mine introduced me to her and immediately, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. She forced me to go way above the next level. I’ve studied with Theresa for more than two years and I’m still being challenged. She changed my life not only as an actress, but as a person as well."

—Arianne Martin

"Theresa’s coaching has taught me how to be truthful in my acting. With her, I have learned that acting is not just “acting.” It’s being able to connect with your emotions in a way that makes the character more than a character. It’s an extension of yourself and the truth speaks through you."

—Kamille McCuin

"After visiting many disappointing acting classes in the DFW area, I was close to sticking with print work and forgoing acting. After several months, I made the decision to make one last visit to TBell’s class and voila, I found my coach!
TBell enables me to discover the essence of my being; and I am learning deep values and meanings by which, in my opinion, actors must live by to have a larger reality. She develops each individual at their own pace which yields trust and most importantly inspires the best they can be.
There are no words to express my appreciation for her support, kindness and her trust in me . . . she is a true treasure!"

—Sadie McGoodwin

"Wow! Where do I start? Since working with Theresa, everything about my work has improved, including my self-confidence. My callbacks have greatly increased as well, not to mention my booking rating! You learn to think for yourself, and to understand what acting is really about. You discover what works, what doesn’t, and how to make to best choices! I wouldn’t be the actor I am today without her."

—Terry Milam

"What can I say—I LOVE Theresa’s class. Theresa is a fantastic teacher who is giving me the tools to take my acting to the next level. Not only am I becoming more experienced in script and character analysis because of what I’ve learned in her class, but I also find myself willingly taking more risks and chances. Theresa is always challenging us to do our best work, and in an environment where you feel safe to meet those challenges. She is very in-tune with our strengths and weaknesses, and provides feedback that only enhances the choices we make. Another invaluable lesson is getting to watch other actor’s scene work, when Theresa makes the slightest of adjustments (helping you see where the ‘hotter choices’ are), you get to see something great and real come to life in the performances. I have the most fun and learn so much. I would recommend Theresa’s classes to any actor ready to step up their career!"

—Ann Monroe

"Theresa Bell has many gifts, one of which is coaching actors. I have been a student of hers over the past five years. She has great insight and instinct. During scene work, I admire Theresa’s ability to tap into the actor’s psyche and to connect and relate in the space of the character one is playing. Theresa has vision and can bring life to any script. She’s directed me in everything from comedy, drama, and sketch to commercials and scientific industrials. There is no challenge Theresa Bell can not meet and conquer with grace, passion, and brilliance. Should you be looking for a results oriented acting coach with undeniable talent, Theresa Bell is for you!"

—Tamarah Murley

"I studied with Theresa for 14 months and it was the most rewarding experience of career. Thank you for the good times, TBell."

—Esteban Peña

"Training with Theresa has not only made me more effective as an actor, but as a human being. What I learned with Theresa is how to get out of my head and into my heart, where all good performances must come from. I’ve leaned how to dig deep into my experience and emotions to find something authentic and genuine, bringing my personal experience and truth into the performance. My talent and ability as an actor has increased by light years. I will feel forever indebted and be forever grateful for Theresa’s caring and teaching, which has enriched my career and my life."

—Russell Reynolds

"Theresa is an incredible teacher because she communicates in a way that makes sense and she genuinely cares about each student. I am constantly astonished by the talent that she draws out of her actors. She will push you to exceed your expectations while providing a safe and positive environment full of support and laughter. You’ll learn, have fun, and LOVE it!"

—Leila Scheinman

"Theresa has taken my acting to levels that I never thought I could achieve. She has inspired me to learn, to trust myself, and has given me the confidence to go to places that were uncomfortable for me at first; it was not until I was able to go to some of those places and face my demons that my acting began to grow. No words can express the gratitude that I feel for you! I love you! I am blessed to have you as a coach and a friend!"

—Brady Scott

"It’s very simple . . . studying with Theresa has made me a better actor! Theresa’s ability to get the actor to make better choices, take risks, challenge themselves and dive head-first into a sea of emotions is truly amazing. My range as an actor is growing every week because of her technique and insight. Her class is like an emotional workout and I love it! It is obvious through her coaching how much she loves the craft and how much she wants the actor to soar! I am so thankful to have found a coach like Theresa!"

—April Dawn Smith

"Ms. Theresa Bell possesses a gift. This gift is encapsulated by her magnanimous style, amazing grace, immense modesty, her genuine beauty, her pure love for her job, and most-importantly, an everlasting love for, (and from), her students; all of which Theresa miraculously combines into a masterful creation—her incredible intuitive ability to teach each of her students how to bring alive, from the most-primal force her students have already inside them and entice the student to bring that performance alive producing the best possible performance of a scene from each of her students. This is a feat that is unique. Each of Theresa’s students are challenged intellectually by Theresa’s thought-provoking questions and her most-diverse directions which she provides to each individual student, enabling the student to visualize the various ways for the student to bring their character they are portraying to life during the performance of the scene, all of which was unseen by the student prior to their performance of the scene. "

—Dean Sorenson

"What can I say? ‘Coach’ is a genius. As actor’s, we only go as far as our comfort level takes us. I had the opportunity to work with Coach on, 0Zero 1One, a feature film that I produced and starred in. Her insight, passion and love for the craft was present every single time I met with her. Her gift and guidance proved to be invaluable on set, which allowed me to find parts of myself as an actor that I didn’t know existed. Her understanding of scene study is unparalleled and has made my dream of becoming a successful actor/ producer a reality."

—Jordan K. Spradley

"I started my acting career at a late stage in life and I had to make up time fast. I am thankful every day to have an acting coach and a friend like Theresa Bell. I studied with other coaches, but never received the willingness from them to take the time to break the scene down, find each beat, help me discover who the characters are, and what substitutions and surroundings work. It didn’t matter if it took 20 minutes or an hour. Theresa gives you the time to understand it and know that there’s no right or wrong choices—just hotter and more interesting ones. Her class is a true in-depth scene study. Don’t take my word for it, come and audit a class for your self. Thank you for making me who I am today, T."

—Drew Waters

"Theresa Bell is an amazing acting coach, but she is also a lovely person, beautiful on the inside and out. She just radiates positive energy, and you know she is always rooting for you! Theresa treats each student with a level of dignity and kindness that makes them feel safe enough to take risks with their work. Her classes are great for both novice and seasoned actors. I am so thankful to have found her."

—Renee Wiggins

"Theresa's ability to bring out the best in her actors is what caught my attention from day one. There is a reason why her actors work consistently. Theresa provides an environment that is supportive and constantly challenging. Over the course of two and a half years, I have seen my classmates grow into the most confident, interesting, successful, hard WORKING actors and that is the best form of affirmation in my opinion."

—Sara Wright