Auditions & Self-tape

Coaching

with the Gonsalves Method

3 courses to help you land that role

  • Self-tape Coaching

    ONE-TO-ONE | ONLINE

    Learn the Gonsalves signature Five Conditions and know when and how to access them fast. Inspire your co-reader for maximum impact. Be present, alive and responsive even when alone. Choose confidently which take is best.

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  • Audition Preparation & Delivery

    ONE-TO-ONE | ONLINE

    Gain tools for unpicking the brief effectively. Learn a foolproof Line Learning System. Master structured, efficient, simple, preparation. Deliver alive, impactful, spontaneous performances. Adapt immediately using the Gonsalves signature Five Conditions for redirection.

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  • Audition for Drama Schools

    ONE-TO-ONE | ONLINE

    Discover a range of texts perfect for you. Gain confidence in how to prepare your pieces. Learn a foolproof Line Learning System. Make your speeches your own. Practise how to be present in interviews.

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  • Loved working with Aileen! It was refreshing, playful and felt more like working on an acting exercise rather than an audition tape!

    Pippa Nixon | Unforgotten, RSC As You Like It, King John

  • The Gonsalves Method allows me to quickly analyse and work out the blueprint of a scene to effectively deliver on a job. It's especially handy on tough shooting schedules, when there is no rehearsal time.

    Rameet Rauli | Ride, Find Me in Paris, Little English

  • Aileen is a wonderful director and coach and, if you're lucky enough to work with her, will also become one of your greatest cheerleaders. This technique always keeps me on the edge of my seat… the work is consistently so truthful and alive.

    Lily Catalifo | The Waterhouse, Love Without Walls, Extraordinary

  • Aileen is not only an acting coach, but a life coach too! She cares about you and your craft as an actor, equally. The Gonsalves Method makes you a more mindful person which has tremendous benefits for the actor. As an actor she gives you a simple, straightforward and effective methodology to follow so that you can be match ready for your auditions, rehearsals and performance.

    Seyan Sarvan | It’s a Sin, The Baby, Things We Never Said

  • Working with Aileen was a breath of fresh air. She is incredibly committed and passionate in her approach. Her Gonsalves Method is so effective.

    Bryony Hannah | Call the Midwife, Firebrand

  • Aileen is a treasure to our industry. Her passion to help people discover their potential is unrivalled. My time working with her has been fundamental to my career and in life.

    Zates Atour | The Witcher, Lord of the Rings, Young Wallander

  • Aileen’s classes are truly fantastic they really open up your mind to the simplistic yet very effective technique that Aileen has created. I would recommend a class of hers to anyone!

    Tayler Marshall | Casualty, Hollyoaks, Doctors

  • Aileen's online courses are a revelation. It's surprising, but the platform works remarkably well. Her Gonsalves Method is clear and laser sharp. My work has improved immensely since learning her method - I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Silas Carson | Phantom Menace, Waterloo Rd, Gold

  • In discovering the truth, Aileen takes a remarkable approach. Her approach instills the idea that each individual is unique and provides the tools to achieve greatness within ourselves. Her guidance throughout my career has been invaluable to me.

    Stuart Vincent | EastEnders, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Kite Runner

HEAR FROM OUR ACTORS

“I can’t believe I’ve got as far as I’ve got without using what seems like the basic things that you told me.”

Sydney K Smith | Seashore, A Matter of Choice, The Play That Goes Wrong

“It revolutionised the way that I think about acting.”

BA in Acting, University of Northampton

“It's completely transferable to literally every single aspect in our life.”

Kevin | BA in Acting, Arts University Bournemouth

Meet your Coach

Aileen has decades of experience watching auditions and knowing what makes an impact. She will help you understand and trust the steps needed to prepare like an athlete for auditions to create attention-grabbing self-tapes and transfix the audition room.  The Gonsalves Method creates screen-piercing presence, because the work makes you so alive and in the moment, allowing you to express your full UNIQUE contribution, putting you at the top of their list.

“I want to give you the confidence to feel you know exactly what to do from the moment you get the call from your agent. I’ll guide you through the various steps which you can then apply to all future auditions. I can also be your reading partner over Zoom.”

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What is the

Gonsalves

Method?

A simple, methodical step-by-step approach that hones intention and trains attention. It helps you prepare effectively to be present and guarantees increased authentic connection between you and your audience every time.

Aileen Gonsalves talks about truthful performances, authentic and connected, for the audience to feel something real.