Meet Kathryn Newbrough Osborne
Kathryn Newbrough Osborne is a New York-based actor, director, teaching artist, and intimacy professional with deep Texas roots. She started her career in Houston with Houston's Shakespeare, Shaw, Jewish Theatre Festivals, and The Alley Theatre. Kathryn has been an AEA and SAG/AFTRA performer for over 35 years, working in the arts and entertainment industry in the New York area, off Broadway, as well as regionally in theatre. She has worked in film, TV, cable, industrial films, commercials, voice-overs, audio books, and print venues. Kathryn received her BFA in acting from the University of Texas and graduated Summa Cum Laude with her MA from Caldwell University in New Jersey. Kathryn has studied with Eli Wallach, Jeff Corey, Joan Vail Thorne, Avra Petrides, John Basil, E. Katherine Kerr, Arethra Sills, and Tommy Tune. Kathryn is also a dynamic theatre director. She has directed and/or produced over 50 productions for children aged 5 to 90 in various venues, including local theatres, school settings, community theaters, regional theaters, and off-off-Broadway. Kathryn has written two plays that have been produced off-off-Broadway in New York. She currently teaches in Austin at Zach Theatre, The Actor's School, and TexARTS, as well as coaching acting privately for children and adults. She is currently a part of Circle of Sparks Playback Theatre Company and a board member of TÉA Artistry Theatre Company.
Kathryn's Approach to Teaching
Creating a safe space where students feel free to find awareness, investigate the human condition, explore, and be present in every moment is critical. One of the most exciting aspects of studying acting is the ability to explore those places in ourselves that need a little boost: building confidence, public speaking, and learning to see ourselves in new ways. We will explore on-your-feet learning through self and partnered exercises pulling from the teachings of Viola Spolin, Paul Sills, Uta Hagen, and Sanford Meisner. From the basics of harnessing actor awareness through the senses to building backgrounds of Uta Hagen to understanding the natural flow of action/reaction, focus, and "the moment before," with Sanford Meisner. These techniques will bring your performances to life.