use BODY intelligence

Sharpen INSTINCTS

FIND FREEDOM

BOOK JOBS

DO BRAVE WORK.

Upcoming Workshops

Facing Down the Ring Light:

Somatic tools for Self Tapes!

Get out of your head and into your body. Book work you want.

Jan 30 & 31

Learn more!

F*ck the Chorus Line:

Unleash You: Embodied Singing & Acting for Musical Theater

Feb 3 & 4

Learn more!

SOMATIC Acting Training

Somatic Acting Training unlocks magnetic, fully embodied performances.

It removes the false separation between an actor’s mind and body.

It unifies the study of acting, voice, and movement into one cohesive process because a character’s thoughts, words and actions are intertwined. 

It invites actors into their instincts, builds confidence, and unleashes artistry so that actors book jobs and excel.

Students work on Broadway and in tv and film, and get into the nation’s top BFA and MFA programs.

EH STUDIO IS Founded by Director

& Somatic Acting Coach Ellie Heyman.

Ellie closes the gap between training and real world application. She has directed and/or coached countless incredible actors including: 

Glenn Close, John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Dano, Linda Emond, Nikki James, Laura Linney, Vella Lovell, Sara Lindsey, Patti Lupone, Larry Owens, Andrew Rannells, Jessica Roth, Tim Robbins, Lois Smith, Brian Tyree Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, and more.

Learn more about Ellie.

What people are saying

  • "Ellie has a way of effortlessly opening an actor's heart and mind. She is able to reach in and pull out all the honest impulses that can be so hard to unlock."

    – Autumn Chiklis, The Shield, Much Ado About Nothing, Brosa Nostra

  • "Ellie gave me the confidence I needed to trust myself in an audition. She's a great mentor and coach who helps you succeed in the business."

    – Jenn Proske, Stared in Vampires Suck, Graceland, Rizzoli & Isles

  • "Ellie encouraged me to bring my whole self into my work, while still being truthful and simple in front of the lens."

    – Sara Lindsey, Concussion, Promise Land (w/ Matt Damon & Frances McDormand), Jack Reacher (w/ Tom Cruise), Super 8, One Shot (w/ Tom Cruise & Robert Duvall), Won’t Back Down (w/ Maggie Gyllenhaal & Holly Hunter)

  • “An artistic defibrillation, shocking my energetic body and physical instrument back into a creative artist in flow. I highly recommend.”

    – Philip Stoddard, Camelot at Lincoln Center Theater, Recent Juilliard’s Drama Division Grad

  • "Ellie made me want to go beyond what I thought was appropriate. It really surprised me. She helped me to trust that when I act impulsively off the other person, I give the audience what they need to see."

    – Hampton Fluker, Patriot’s Day, Instant Family,The Blind Side, Shades of Blue, Brother/Sister Plays (Won "Best Supporting Actor" IRNE Award)

  • "Don’t be fooled by Ellie’s warm style. She took me on an exciting and dangerous journey which helped me break out into new territory and expand my range."

    – George Keating, beloved Chicago actor for over 30 years and Director of the Theatre Arts Division of NHSI at Northwestern University

  • “Ellie's approach to the embodiment worked to clear an internal path to those rich resources. I left feeling empowered and to foster trust in my unique perspective.”

    – Kate Eastman, Maestro, Archive 81, Dark Matter, The Good Fight, Juilliard’s Drama Division

  • “Ellie is such a transformative teacher, you really believe her encouragement and her genuine excitement. I felt a real spiritual change and more in touch with the root of my voice.”

    – Gracie Gardner, Actor and Playwright, Relentless Award, I’m Revolting at The Atlantic Theater

  • I walked away feeling more confident that I could try the same material in lots of different ways until something felt like it fit. I loved it."

    – Mitch Lewis, Comedy Central Executive Producer

  • "Ellie has a keen eye, a big heart, massive guts and strong instincts. I highly recommend it."

    – Dana Sorman, Seven Days, Harry’s Law, Grey’s Anatomy, Sav V

  • "I am continually impressed with Ellie's deft hand and vibrant, intelligent engagement with artists. She helps playwrights develop and refine their plays by actively engaging with actors.”

    – Lydia R. Diamond, Playwright of Broadway's Stick Fly

  • "Ellie Heyman is one of those brilliant people who sees in you exactly where you need to go and exactly how to get you there. She brought out a fearlessness, a playfulness in me which has been absolutely priceless in my work."

    – Tempe Thomas, Huntington Theater, Arena Stage, Chicago Shakes, Lookinglass Theater

  • "A wonderful time of feeling like an artist alongside other artists. I picked up some great new (simple! yet! effective!) tools. This work got me excited to work more.”

    – Nicole Weis, Signature Theater, Williamstown Theater Festival, Berkeley Rep

  • “This is the most comfortable and safe I’ve felt in acting class…ever?!? I left with tangible tools I’m really looking forward to using!”

    – Ariella Serur, 1776 Broadway Company

  • "Ellie is a true theatre artist who brings out the very deepest in her actors."

    – Alejandra Escalante, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Goodman Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

  • "If you want to push and test your own limits as an actor, find Ellie Heyman now."

    – Kate Mulligan, Walk of Shame,The Lincoln Lawyer (w/ Matthew McConaughey and Marissa Tomei), Fame, Gamer (w/ Michael C. Hall), The Ugly Truth (w/ Gerard Butler), Crank: High Voltage

  • "Due to some health issues, I’ve put my 'actor mind' and my 'actor body' in two different boxes. This was the first time in years I felt that barrier break down. I was able to access the vulnerability that I’ve been missing.”

    – Nicole Cannon, The Magnificent Revengers

your mind & Body are intimately connected.

most acting training hasn’t caught up.

Check Out Upcoming Workshops

Facing Down the Ring Light:

Somatic tools for Self Tapes!

Get out of your head and into your body. Book work you want.

Jan 30 & 31

Learn more!

F*ck the Chorus Line:

Unleash You: Embodied Singing & Acting for Musical Theater

Feb 3 & 4

Learn more!

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EH Studio integrates

Meisner & Michael Chekhov

techniques with vocal and physical training

to liberate the truthful,

actor who books work