G A Y L A    G O E H L
DIRECTOR OF GARY SPATZ'S "THE PLAYGROUND" ACTING CONSERVATORY
PRIVATE ACTING COACH, MASTER TEACHER, ON-SET COACH
Gayla Goehl 
Director, LA | Acting Teacher | Private Coach

Gayla's innovative approach to teaching and private coaching made her Backstage West's "Reader's Choice Awards" top four Nominees for Best Kids Acting Coach and Best Voice Over Teacher in Los Angeles.  Goehl is the Director of Gary Spatz's "The Playground" Acting Conservatory.  She also created and teaches the Young Actors Master Classes for Young Adults and Youth Actors.  Her private coaching and teaching clients include: Ashley Argota, Jorge Diaz, Greer Grammer, Dove Cameron, Shannon Brown, Stephanie Scott, India Eisely, Charlie Shotwell and many more. 

Contact her directly for classes or private acting coaching.

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Gayla's Student Booking Success 

SAMUEL PARKER

Playground Graduate and my student in the Young Actors Master Class member SAMUEL PARKER can be seen in the upcoming   Paramount feature  TRANSFORMERS 5: THE LAST KNIGHT (2017). 









SARI ARAMBULO

Playground Graduate, Veteran Young Adult Master Class and my long time acting coaching client SARI ARAMBULO stars in the new TV Show  BUCCANEER  GALAXY, SWEET/V ICIOUS, THIS ISN'T WORKING and ABBY NORMAL.


Hey Guys! 

My name is Sari and I have been in the industry since I was 9, and got my start by booking various commercials. It wasn't until I began taking Gayla's Young Adult Class, that things really started rolling. I have been in Gayla's class for 3 years, and thanks to her guidance and lessons at The Playground, I began booking all my television roles. 

DOVE CAMERON

Playground Graduate and my former Private Coaching client who stars in duel roles on Disney's LIV & MADDIE  is one of the stars of HAIRSPRAY LIVE and THE  DESCENDENTS.








ACTING 
ACTING QUESTIONS ~ ANSWERED
An Interview with Gayla Goehl
 
Q: I'm 19 and I've been acting for a few years. How long should I train to be an actor?
 
A: The answer is different for every actor, however, most actors are ALWAYS training!  Most actors, especially professional working actors, are constantly involved in taking classes or private lessons.  This helps them stay sharp and focused on auditioning and getting jobs.  Enrolling yourself in a good foundation class and sticking to it, is a super important part of working on your training goals. 

Q: I am a parent and my child wants to become a professional actor. Is that unrealistic?

A: If your child wants to become a professional actor, they have the enthusiasm needed to express themselves and be creative.  Furthermore, becoming a professional actor is not as unrealistic as it seems.  You are living in the Los Angeles area and that means the hub for acting is completely accessible to you!  

There are so many levels of acting your child can do before they turn into a professional actor. I teach and coach many young actors and adults, that are now leads in films and television shows. There are also hundreds of students staring in commercials, radio ads, video games and industrial films that I teach. In addition, there are many more that go on to participate in their high school and college productions. The benefits that are received are seen through a rise in the student's grades, articulation of thought, and a boost in confidence.

Every acting student becomes more alive and participates more fully in life. When anyone is truly engaged in life, then pursuing their dreams and working hard to achieve them is possible!

 
Q: I've took classes when I was younger at The Playground. Are there classes for me now? 
 
A: Of course!  It is like sports, not everyone is ready at the same time.  That is why I have young adult classes and specialized workshops.  If you are between the ages of 18 to 25, I have the perfect classes for you!  

 
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
YOUNG MASTERS PROGRAM
 
Have you already Graduated from the Playground Two-Year Conservatory Program? This is the class section for you!
 
Already signed with an agent or manager and need to take a fresh, 
new and exciting acting class to keep you competitive?   This is the class section for you! 
  • Varsity - Young Adult Actors Master Class 
  • Junior Varsity - Preteens and Children's Actors Master Class
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NEW WORKSHOP

PARENT WORKSHOPS
BY POPULAR DEMAND
New Parent Workshop - August 30th
  • What is acting? 
  • Questions about Agents & Managers? 
  • Headshot & Resumes? 
  • How should I work with my child on acting homework and auditions? 
  • How do I navigating casting websites? 
  • And much more!! 
EMAIL NOW FOR DETAILS!  
NEW WORKSHOP

NEW ~ ADULT AUDITION WORKSHOPS
Adult Audition/Cold Read Workshops
Starting in September
3 Classes for $149 
  • If you aren't getting callbacks or bookings you need this workshop.
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News About Gayla
Gayla Goehl Vo in Ancestry.com
VOICE OF ANCESTRY.COM

Not only is Gayla a top Voice Over teacher and private coach, she is also a VO artist. Clients include: Inside Edition, The New York Times and twelve Ancestry.com Commercials. Do you reconize this campaigned entitled "Twins"?  

Young Master Students Ruby & Cara
FILM PREMIERE

The short film "Bad Little Fairies" premiered at Hollywood's prestigious 'Dances With Films" festival's "Dances With Kidz" section.  This hilarious look at some mischievous fairies was written and directed by Gayla Goehl for her Children's professional class final project. 

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