Listen.  Respond.  Be Fully Alive.

Acting, Coaching & Creative Workshops

What happens when you stop performing for approval and simply respond to what's true?

I help actors, creatives, and teams discover presence, courage, and authentic connection through acting techniques, personalized coaching, and ensemble play.

Discover what's possible when you listen deeply, trust your responses, and show up fully.

Chris Harder

Find your path...

Choose the pathway that fits where you are now.

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Acting Classes

Meisner-based training for presence and authentic connection

Explore presence & a mindfulness approach
Express your full creative self
Build trust and live truthfully 
Engage the power of your imagination

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One-on-one coaching mentoring conversation

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized guidance with your creative process

Gain confidence in performance
Spark your creative fire
Clarify your vision and direction
Bring your story to the stage
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Workshops for Teams

Acting techniques for bold collaboration

Loosen up and find your ensemble
Trust each other enough to take risks
Show up fully and really listen
Unlock bolder collaboration and fresh ideas
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Workshops for Theatre Companies

Training for ensemble building & devised theatre

Explore dynamic physical theatre
Learn Meisner foundations for scene building
Develop a movement vocabulary for devising
Create and share your inventive new works

What happens when you listen deeply and show up courageously?

“Meisner class makes me feel more alive. It teaches me more about myself and encourages a depth of awareness I have not experienced with other techniques.”

— Amy N., Actor

“One of my favorite classes. I felt safe to be myself, to make mistakes, and to take risks.  Chris' kindheartedness and humility naturally puts the class at ease.”

— Casey P., Creative

“You lead an awesome space.  There is a strong sense of trust and safety, which leads to courage and honesty.  It's a pretty special environment to be in.”

— Briana R., Actor

“My appreciation for your masterful ability to pull someone into experiencing creative moments that focus attention.  It allowed me to grow.”

— Mel K., Fashion Designer

“I've completely shocked people with the skills you helped me develop. Authentic behavior under imaginary circumstances.”

— Tim, Clinical Social Work Student

     
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A Creative Life

I'm Chris Harder - Actor, Director, and Certified Coach.

For over 25 years I've been performing, teaching, and coaching people to find their voice, trust themselves, and show up courageously—on stage and in life.

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Let's work together

Whether you're joining a class, exploring personal coaching, or workshops for your team...

I'd love to support your creative journey.

Contact me