Coaching Information

Why HITS?  The Audition Coaching Program is headed by Joanne Woodard.  Joanne has over 24 years of experience in guiding prospective musical theatre students through the audition process.   She is familiar with the programs and the theatre department heads of over 70 universities and conservatories. 

Our Executive Artistic Director, JoAnne Woodard, has helped many students gain places at top theatre programs. Through her experience as a successful actress, director and casting professional she has guided many students through the initial rounds and workshop stages of the theatre school audition process.

Joanne is passionate about teaching. Her personal and unpretentious approach aims to work with your individual talent to bring out the very best in YOU and send you to your audition brimming with confidence.  The results speak for themselves - recent students have successfully gained places in college programs throughout the country. 

Whether you’ve already had a string of rejections, your first school audition is coming up, or you’ve always wanted to apply but need more information - you’ve come to the right place.

 What People Say About Joanne Woodard

“JoAnne Woodard’s name at the end of a resume as ‘Acting Coach’ is a Platinum Credit Card”

Robert Beseda.
Assistant Dean
School of Drama
North Carolina School of the Arts

“No greater coach exists for high school students. We have 15 of her students at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and the School of Liberal Arts.”

David Alt, DMA
Chairman, Department of Vocal Performance Program
Director for Musical Programs
Professor of Music Frost School of Music
University of Miami