education & coaching
I am a Twin Cities-based theatre educator, director, and intimacy coordinator with over a decade of experience working with students of all ages. I began teaching theatre camps at 14 and have taught ever since, leading classes in acting, voice, Shakespeare, auditioning, and more.
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Assistant Director, Teaching Artist, Script Adapter, Stage Manager | Treehouse Summer Camp: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Grades 6-9, Yellow Tree TheatreLead Teaching Artist | Musical Theatre Fundamentals
Grades 6-8, Guthrie TheatreIntimacy Director | Threshold
Feature Film, Directed by Ashley DahlVoice and Dialect Coach |Pride and Prejudice
University of Minnesota, directed by Lisa ChannerAssistant Teaching Artist |Treehouse Summer Camp
Grades 6-12, Yellow Tree TheatreLead Teaching Artist |Triple Threat Intensive
Grades 9-12, Guthrie TheatreIntimacy Director | Gian and Leonardo
UMN/Guthrie BFA, Directed by Gabe SmithIntimacy Captain | Stupid F*cking Bird
UMN/Guthrie BFA, Directed by Bruce RoachAssistant Teaching Artist | Triple Threat Intensive
Grades 9-12, Guthrie TheatreAssistant Teaching Artist | The Actor’s Studio
Grades 11-12, Guthrie TheatreAssistant Teaching Artist | Improvisation
Grades 9-12, Interlochen Arts CampAssistant Teaching Artist | Acting for the Camera
Grades 9-12, Interlochen Arts Camp
Photo by Jeannine Marie, Playwright’s Center
work with me
I offer private coaching in a professional rehearsal studio St. Paul, MN or virtually via Zoom. I work with actors of all ages and experience levels. Studio policies and pricing can be viewed here.
I am also available for directing, intimacy coordination, and other teaching opportunities in schools, theatre programs, and other organizations.
My approach to the work is playful, affirming, and individualized — I’ll meet you where you are. I hold a BFA in Acting and have taught with the Guthrie Theatre, Interlochen Arts Camp, Yellow Tree Theatre, and in public schools in and around the Twin Cities.
To get started, fill out the form below or email oliviajanekemp@gmail.com.
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Acting through song
Audition prep and coaching
College audition preparation
Devising and creation
Dialects
Intimacy training
Movement for the actor
Monologues and scenework
Shakespeare
Voice for the actor
My studio space in St. Paul, equipped with mirrors, a sound system, mats, and more.
This is a safe and informed space.
As a neurodivergent and queer educator and artist, I’m committed to creating a coaching space that’s safe, affirming, and supportive—especially for queer, trans, and disabled performers. I bring a trauma-informed, student-centered approach to everything I do. That means…
Your identity will always be respected.
Your boundaries will always be honored.
Your access needs will always be considered.
Let’s get in the room together.
Fill out the form and I’ll get back to you soon with more information!
