"Kenneth has an innate sense for the rhythm of a scene. He sees what you are trying to do and takes it to another level. Your natural instincts will be fine-tuned into strong choices that demonstrate what you can bring to a character. Most importantly, Kenneth is patient and will leave you feeling confident. "
Thahn Ta
"Kenny Ray is an amazing coach! His positive energy provides a comfortable environment to learn and play with audition material. He's able to see things you would otherwise overlook, thus, allowing you to walk into the audition room 100% confident that you have a fully fleshed out character with a point of view, needs and high stakes. I'd recommend Kenny to anyone looking to leave an indelible impression in the audition room and BOOK! "
Clinton Roane (Scottsboro Boys: Broadway/Young Vic, Last Tiger in Haiti, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Fly)
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Kenneth. His ability to explain techniques to make them accessible was what impressed me the most. I was able to incorporate the adjustments and find freedom in the work. He’s patient, kind, and a true joy to work with.”
Martha Boles (Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Leverage, Eastwick, The Young and The Restless)
"Kenneth meets people where they're at and helps them go further than they thought they'd go. He's insightful, direct, and playful. He cares so much about what he does, and the work he does reflects that."
Lily Akerman (Actress and Playwright)
"The amount of confidence and preparedness I feel each and every time I leave a coaching session with Kenneth Ray is unparalleled! His patience and genuine care for you as an actor and storyteller come through in how he approaches going through your material with you. His coaching allows me to be the best I can be in the audition room. He makes sure that your natural instincts shine through and he always stresses the importance of being honest while working with a character in a scene. He is, and will remain my go-to acting coach!"
Ashley Juedy (Team UmiZoomi, Dreamgirls, Aida, Hair)
"Not only is Kenneth J. Ray a life-long student of the the arts and master teacher; he is a focused professional devoid of judgment and equipped with a strength-based approach. Throughout my rehearsal process, Mr. Ray's feedback provided insight into his wealth of knowledge about the history and best practices within the field of acting. Further, I found his instruction to be equal parts honest and encouraging, patient and challenging. To my delight, after just two sessions with Mr. Ray my one woman show went from a skeletal frame to a blocked and polished performance. I found a new and lasting boost of confidence that was ignited by his manner of care. Kenneth has a unique brand of instruction that empowers, informs and lends itself useful far beyond a few coaching sessions".
Maisha Atrice Ayodele (Storyteller)
"Kenneth reminds me of my beloved teacher Lloyd Richards. Like Lloyd, Kenneth is the kind of teacher who is intellectually curious, woke, disciplined, and holds himself accountable for authentically telling the stories of our people. Mark my words, Kenneth will be a master teacher and a master artist in the tradition Lloyd Richards. He will clarify, sharpen, deepen, expand and examine all the ingredients of drama as he moves forward in his career. Don’t miss this chance to study with this unique talent!"
Roz Coleman (Actress, Filmaker, Master Teacher)
"Kenneth Ray is a superior acting coach in a field saturated with mediocrity. He is an actor first and a director/coach second. His feedback and direction comes from a place of honesty and truthfulness. His vision comes from the eyes of an actor. All his advice comes from the heart and is direct, straightforward and actable. My students raved about his visit and couldn’t wait to put his teachings into effect through their monologues."
Samuel Ahn-Cooper
(Theatre and Speech Director Tenafly High School)
"Mr. Ray has been a massive help in shaping the kind of actor that I am. Not only does he favor authenticity, but he can elevate a character/scene to a level of miraculousness. He believed in me and pushed me to reach greater heights. Whoever is lucky enough to have him as their instructor will be very pleased with his creativity and discipline. He would be a great asset for anybody who is seriously looking into a successful career as an artist."
Zahir L. (TBA Netflix show produced by Pharell)
"Kenneth Ray is an amazing acting coach. He has the rare ability to dive into intimidating audition sides, due to length or when you have new material without the entire script for example, and help you get to the heart of the matter and craft grounded characters in a very short amount of time. He has profound instincts and a knack for bringing what is essential in your performance to the forefront, without 'directing' or inhibiting you in any way. He can and will genuinely help you see your material in new ways. If you get last minute sides he is the one to call."
Kelechi Ezie (Broadway: The Music Man, The Book of Mormon, Nollywood Dreams, HBO's The Duece)
"Kenny Ray has helped me book every room I've stepped foot in. Kenny Ray will not have you looking a fool and always keep it one hundred. Working with Kenny Ray, I always feel comfortable and at ease. I am never concerned about impressing him or finding the "right" choice. He encourages you to trust your instinct and discover choices that best support the text! Coaching with Kenny Ray has given me a huge boost of confidence. He helped me develop a healthy mindset around auditioning which supports me in doing my best work. Thanks to his help, I have booked several television roles and the NBC Spotlight Showcase!"
Jude Tibeau (Happy, Elementary, NBC Showcase)