Acting Authentically
Barbra Stricker, Teacher/Coach/Director
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Actors, Unleash Your Potential!
With Acting Authentically, YOU take center stage during one-on-one coaching sessions. Whether you dream of landing a role in your school musical, want to polish your college admittance audition, or become a full-time actor, the techniques learned in these personalized sessions will help boost your confidence and skills so you can meet your performance goals.
Customized classes are designed for ages 14 to adult, at all levels. All sessions are skillfully coached by Barbra Andrews Stricker {MAT, CTE} - a Colorado licensed theater arts teacher who has acted and directed professionally in theatre for 20 years.
:: What ::
:: What ::
Acting Coaching Sessions for Ages 14 to Adult
One-on-one personalized lessons conducted online via Zoom
30-minute session: $50
Appointment times determined by coach and actor
Cancellations must be made 24-hours prior to lesson time
Payments made through Venmo to @Barbra-Stricker immediately following session
:: Who ::
:: Who ::
Licensed K-12 Theatre Arts Teacher
Ranked Highly Effective Public Educator
Professional Actor (20 Years)
Masters in Teaching (4.0 GPA, 2015)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an Emphasis in Acting & Directing (3.8 GPA, 1999)
Colorado Career & Technical Education Certification in Theatre Arts (2018 - Current)
In-depth Knowledge of Colorado Theatre Arts Academic Standards
Theatre Curriculum & Lesson Creator
Paragon Theatre Ensemble Member (2000-2012)
Acting or Teaching Resumes Available Upon Request, see BIO below
:: Why ::
:: Why ::
Extracurricular after-school activity online or in-person
Ideal for School Play, Musical, or College Admittance Audition Preparation
Monologue Selection Support
Audition Techniques & Tips
Analyze Character & Script
Expand Theatre Arts Knowledge & Terminology with a professional
:: Contact ::
:: Contact ::
Interested in Acting Coaching?
Interested in Acting Coaching?
:: BIO ::
Barbra Andrews Stricker acted professionally for 20 years with theatre companies throughout Colorado, Pennsylvania, Chicago, and New York. Some notable roles include the title role in Miss Julie, Theresa in Circle Mirror Transformation (2011 Denver Post Ovation Award for Best Comedy Ensemble), Annie in The Real Thing (2011 Colorado Theatre Guild Best Actress nominee), Sylvia in The Pride (2011 Colorado Theatre Guild Best Actress nominee), Molly in Love Song (2009 Best of Westword Play), Hedda in Hedda Gabler (Marlowe and Colorado Backstage Spotlight Awards and Best Actress nominations from Colorado Theatre Guild and Denver Post Ovation Awards), and Honey in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? a role that garnered her the Colorado Theatre Guild's 2008 Henry, Marlowe, and Colorado Backstage Spotlight Awards as well as a Denver Post Ovation nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. Barbra accomplished an acting apprenticeship with Powerhouse Theatre and New York Stage and Film Company at Vassar College, trained one-on-one with Tony Award-winner, Rondi Reed, at Chicago’s prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre, and was an Understudy for the lead role in Denver Center Theatre Company's production of Reckless (2010). For years, Barbra was represented by Radical Artists Agency under her stage name: Barbra Andrews, where she filmed regional commercials. Barbra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting and Directing from the University of Northern Colorado and a Masters in Teaching. She has a K-12 Theatre endorsment on her license and is a CTE [Career & Technical Education ] certified teacher. When she was an ensemble member with Paragon Theatre in Denver, she performed in thirteen of their productions over the course of twelve years. Barbra has taught various acting courses at both the Arvada Center and Northglenn Youth Theatre. Barbra created the entire Theatre Arts department program and built leveled vertical curriculum that aligns with the CTE pathway for Oberon Middle School in Arvada, Colorado since 2018. She has directed many student productions and professional productions. She is passionate about teaching theatre and facilitating her students' growth in the performing arts.
:: Certifications | Nominations | Awards ::
Received Highly Effective ratings in every category on Jeffco Teacher Evaluation, 2023
Inclusivity & Diversity in the Classroom - Jeffco Talented Teacher Award Recipient, 2023
Professional Teacher License, CDE, 2016 - Current
K-12 Theatre Arts Education Endorsement, 2018 - Current
Colorado Career & Technical Education [CTE] in Theatre Certification, 2018 - Current
Staff Value Award Recipient - Oberon Middle School, 2018-2020
Denver Post Ovation nominee, 2011 – Best Actress in a Drama, Sylvia in THE PRIDE
Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nominee, 2011 – Best Actress in a Play, Sylvia in THE PRIDE
Denver Post Ovation nominee, 2011 – Best Play Drama, THE PRIDE
Marlowe Award, 2011 – Outstanding Lead Actress Drama, Sylvia in THE PRIDE
Marlowe Award, 2011 – Outstanding Play Drama, THE PRIDE
Denver Post Ovation, 2011 – Best Ensemble Comedy, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nominee, 2010 – Best Actress in a Play, Annie in THE REAL THING
Westword Best of 2010 – Best Comedic Play, LOVE SONG
Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award, 2008 – Best Supporting Actress, Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Marlowe Award, 2007 – Best Supporting Actress Drama, Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Colorado Backstage Spotlight Award, 2007 – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Denver Post Ovation nominee, 2007 – Best Supporting Actress Drama, Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Marlowe Award, 2006- Best Actress Drama, Hedda in HEDDA GABLER
Colorado Backstage Spotlight Award, 2006 - Best Actress in a Drama, Hedda in HEDDA GABLER
Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nominee, 2007 - Best Actress in a Play, Hedda in HEDDA GABLER
Denver Post Ovation nominee, 2006 - Best Actress in a Drama, Hedda in HEDDA GABLER
We all must do theatre, to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become. ~Augusto Boal
We all must do theatre, to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become. ~Augusto Boal
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