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Saxton Coaching LLC (ONLINE COACHING ONLY)

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Ready to Start Your Acting Career—with Real Results? 🎬 Are you looking for an acting coach whose clients actually get cast? In the last two years alone, my actors have booked roles in top-tier projects across TV and film, including: ✨ Television & Streaming Credits: • Law & Order: SVU (Emmy Award–winning) • The Good Lord Bird with Ethan Hawke • Harriet (Golden Globe winner) • Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty • CBS’ FBI • Discovery/MAX projects • Tulsa (TV Series) • Tulsa King • Apple’s Your Friends and Neighbors • Evil Lives Here – Discovery/MAX • The Battle of Lexington and Concord – Fox Nation • River Oaks • The Agency – Netflix • Office Romance with Jennifer Lopez 🎥 Film Credits: • Hurricane Roads • Gateway (Feature Film) • Double Date • Scary Movie 6 • Grind • Cherry Blossoms • Office Romance with Jennifer Lopez Whether you're brand-new or leveling up, I offer free 15-minute consultations and packs of 4 coaching sessions to kick-start your career! • Actors (beginner to professional) • Students ages 12 and up • Public speakers of all kinds • CEOs, lawyers, doctors, influencers, and on-air talent • Corporate teams looking to improve communication or sales delivery Client Success My clients are consistently working, booking, and leveling up in their careers. Here are some highlights: 🎬 TV & Film Clients have appeared in: • Law & Order: SVU (Emmy Award–winning) • Harriet (Golden Globe winner) • The Good Lord Bird with Ethan Hawke • Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty • CBS’ FBI • Discovery/MAX • The Battle of Lexington and Concord (Fox Nation) • River Oaks • The Agency (Netflix) • Office Romance with Jennifer Lopez 📣 Commercials Booked spots include: Busch Gardens • NFL • Sprouts National • Baltimore Ravens • Virginia Lottery • Discover Card (International) 🎭 Theatre Off-Broadway appearances, including “SAW The Musical.” 📈 Career Milestones • 45+ clients signed with agents • Students accepted into SAG • Dozens of actors booking consistently across stage, TV, and film My Approach My coaching focuses on confidence, clarity, and creating a positive, supportive space. As one of my students said: “She made me feel very prepared going into college auditions.” I tailor every session to your goals—whether that’s auditions, character work, industry prep, or powerful public speaking. Let’s Begin I offer a free consultation for all new students, plus available discounts. Let’s talk about your goals and design a plan to help you succeed.
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Hired 420 times

Serves Norfolk, VA

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27 years in business

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Dayonna e.

Mar 24, 2026

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I really enjoyed our consultation! And am looking forward to starting our sesssions together. Frances provided so much value already in 15 minutes! I’d highly recommend 😊

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • Theater • Film • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Saxton Coaching LLC (ONLINE COACHING ONLY)'s reply
Thank you!!!!
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Anahi F.

Aug 21, 2025

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She is a wonderful acting coach, she makes you feel so comfortable and jumps straight into what we’re learning! The weekly homework she gives is truly amazing!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To prepare for an audition • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Film • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Cold reading • Method acting • Physical theater and movement • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Saxton Coaching LLC (ONLINE COACHING ONLY)'s reply
Thank you!!
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Mahsa H.

Mar 1, 2025

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I just passed my second meeting with Frances! She is so sweet and at the same time professional. If you are a hard worker looking for public speaking classes, I highly recommend Frances

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Connecting with audience • Body language • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Saxton Coaching LLC (ONLINE COACHING ONLY)'s reply
Thank you!!
Public Speaking Lessons
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Talha K.

Oct 18, 2025

France’s was amazing in helping me practice for my interviews as this is something I’ve consistently struggled with. Her feedback helped me identify where I was lacking in my delivery and then helped me practice on addressing those areas.
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Matt W.

Sep 27, 2024

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I've only worked with Frances a short time to help me improve my public speaking, but so far I've learned a lot and have had a blast doing it! Five stars!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • Not applicable; lessons are for personal interest • Classical acting • Hone diction and enunciation • Strengthen vocal projection • Refine vocal expression • 1 person • Remotely (phone or internet)

Saxton Coaching LLC (ONLINE COACHING ONLY)'s reply
Thank you Matt.
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