Testimonials
“When I first started my acting lessons with McLean, I didn’t know what I was getting into. I just thought it might be nice to get some individual focus after having taken a couple acting classes. What I did not expect was for me to grow so much in my acting ability that others noticed, nor for me to gain my biggest cheerleader and supporter in my acting journey. But that is exactly what happened. My sessions with McLean are quite literally the highlight of each week in my life. Most of all, McLean effortlessly exudes love of the craft of acting and reminds me why I love it so much. Her style of teaching is truly rooted in love and I feel so fortunate to have found her! Starting my lessons with McLean has been the best decision I’ve made for myself in my personal life, as well as for my acting career.”
- Khadija Mehter, acting client and artistic mentee

“McLean is a highly attentive and multifaceted creative consultant and coach. I can not recommend her enough, if you desire a coach & council, and also a challenge. She doesn’t hide from the work and doesn’t allow you to either. She sets standards for play, and has insight into matters of which are second to none. McLean creates a space where you will be guided through a mental and physical framework transformation. (Maybe even multiple!)
The things that I value the most from McLean is the QUALITY of the services rendered, (I am STILL revisiting my notes WEEKLY from my sessions with McLean) and her approach can’t be beat."
- Devin Wheeler,  acting client and artistic mentee

“McLean has been coaching me in acting for the the past six months and I can honestly say I have never had a learning experience as effective and inspiring as the one she has offered. She has not only educated me on Shakespeare and giving a passionate and powerful performance but has succeeded in boosting my confidence in myself and what I am capable of. I am honored to be her student."
- Molly Kriskey, acting client
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"McLean's coaching has been tremendously helpful to me over the last year. I have been going through some very difficult times, and McLean has remained a steadfast listening ear, with consistently helpful and educated advice as well as psychical exercises. I would not be where I am today without McLean's raw, honest, transparent and extremely positive support. She has absolutely made me better. I highly recommend working with her given the opportunity."
- Heather Turton, life coaching client and fitness client
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"I would highly, highly, highly, recommend McLean Fletcher for Acting/Film Coaching. And I don't take it lightly when I say this. With the help of her coaching and guidance, I was able to take my Acting craft/skills to a higher level. I learned some useful tricks to employ when auditioning (In-Person or SelfTape), gained a deeper level of understanding for what it means to "create a character", and ultimately developed greater self confidence. Her feedback/critiques were always honest, insightful, and came from someone who has years and years of professional experience in the industry. It's a lot of "high" praise for one person, but as I've said before, I would highly recommend her."
- L.J Moses, acting client

"I met McLean Fletcher via acting classes at the Actors Center in Washington, DC. She instantly became my absolute favorite acting teacher (of my life) as she is very knowledgeable in teaching the craft, and is also such a celebrated actor herself. Her teaching style is very supportive while she encourages you to experiment and try different things. She really gets you to the heart of the character and explains how to do it.
I highly recommend her also as an exercise coach. I've taken many of her Stretch classes, and coaching workouts is as much a teaching forte for her as is teaching acting."
- Bettina Stap, acting client and fitness client

"Taking acting classes with McLean gave me the audition/acting coaching I needed to advance my craft to the next level. Not only was McLean a fantastic acting coach but soon became a great friend/mentor. I am so grateful for McLean and everything that she has done to help me with my career. I look forward to more lessons in the future."
- Gabrielle Busch, acting client and artistic mentee

“McLean is one of the best acting instructors I’ve had. I was first attracted to her teaching style because of her naturally ability to know what role fits you best as an actor/actress. Even greater than a natural eye for casting “types”, she teaches in a style which makes you feel very comfortable and at ease in an art where developing how to express yourself is vital. She is exactly what you’re looking for in a coach. Not to mention she’s very talented in her own right, and appropriate for even those more advanced along their acting path.”
- Matthew Boggs, acting client and artistic mentee

"McLean helped me get in shape for my wedding.  With 2-3 sessions a week, I was able to successfully tone up in just two months.  My seamstress was probably annoyed because we kept having to take the waist of my wedding dress in!"
- Jennifer Boyland, fitness client

"Whether in-person, or in a virtual coaching session, McLean is adept at coaching actors to become more aware and engaged in performing for stage, or on camera. She has helped me fine-tune monologues and brings a wealth of experience and a truly caring spirit to her classes. I continue to apply what I've learned in McLean's sessions on Acting for the Camera, Monologues, and Best Practices for Self-Taping. 
- Tom Fields, acting client

"McLean offers incredible attention, empathy, and honesty to her one-on-one coaching sessions. It was fantastic to be able to shoot an audition and get feedback on it from her incredibly quickly!" 
- Max Johnson, acting client

"McLean Fletcher is an excellent teacher and coach. Her knowledge and insights were very helpful to me when making the transition from theatre to film and TV.  I took a group multiple-week acting course which focused on self taping for film and tv.  I also had a private coaching session with her which was very helpful and helped me take my acting to the next level. She is professional, kind, positive, and knows her stuff."
- Amy Treat, acting client

"I've taken a few Shakespeare workshops with McLean and her enthusiasm for Shakespeare is infectious! In a short amount of time, she was able to break down scansion and impart some basics of undertaking Shakespearean monologues. I highly recommend her!"
- Karyn-Siobhan Robinson, acting client

"McLean is magic. Every time I get a self-tape request where I go "what do I do with these sides" I head to her. She allows for play which is so important for an actor. She also gives specific tips, i.e. what the camera wants. Sometimes all you need is 15 mins with McLean to take a side from basic to captivating.
I've also been a fitness client with McLean for several months now and I actually look forward to workouts now. I appreciate that it's a balance of pilates, HIIT, and movement--not to mention the playlists are fire. Being able to meditate for a moment at the end (with perfect music) is a great way to start my day."
- Laurisha Yniguez, acting client and fitness client

"I Strongly recommend McLean Fletcher’s acting coaching sessions! She is a gifted teacher, classically-trained actor, and multi-talented artist. McLean guided me to reach new heights as an aspiring classical actor through our Shakespeare monologue sessions via Zoom.  She inspired me to create and elevate engaging performance pieces.  McLean also instructed me on helpful hints for my first self-taped monologue audition to include: slate, character traits, transitions, cohesion, emotion, visual focus, and timing. I look forward to continuing with McLean’s coaching services in the future. She is simply the best." - Kim Seldon, acting client

“McLean is an amazing teacher, patient, and kind. I appreciate how she considers the whole actor when approaching text and still use a warm up she introduced me to in my everyday work.”
- Zoe Walpole, acting client

"McLean Fletcher is an amazing acting coach who is incredibly knowledgeable in acting technique as well as extremely intuitive to what her students need to take their craft to the next level.   She creates a safe space to help you take risks and dig deeper into your work.  I really enjoy working with McLean - she has helped me tremendously with several monologues." 
- Robin Reck, acting client