StageRead

Give every actor access to world-class coaching

On a mission to democratize access to professional acting coaching and AI-powered tools that help actors master their craft.

Our mission

At Stageread, we believe talent and hard work should determine success—not access to expensive coaching or elite connections. Our mission is to give every actor, regardless of location or budget, access to world-class coaches and AI-powered tools that accelerate growth.

Whether you're preparing for your first audition or your Broadway debut, you deserve guidance from the best. We've built a marketplace where working professionals share their expertise through 1-on-1 sessions, complemented by AI tools that help you practice anytime, anywhere.

The Numbers

Active Actors
30K+
Scripts Analyzed
150K+
Coach Sessions
15K+
Pro Coaches
500+

Meet the team

Founded by artists and technologists.

Built by actors and technologists who believe everyone deserves access to great coaching.

Stageread was born from personal frustration. Our founders, working actors themselves, saw talented peers miss opportunities not because they lacked skill, but because they couldn't afford quality coaching or didn't have connections to working professionals.

Today, we've created a platform where any actor can book sessions with Broadway performers, film actors, and expert coaches—starting at just $50. Combined with our AI tools, we're giving 50,000+ actors worldwide the same resources that were once only available to the privileged few.

Join us

The team

  • Michael Foster

    Co-Founder / CTO

  • Dries Vincent

    Business Relations

  • Celeste Vandermark

    Front-end Developer

  • Courtney Henry

    Designer

  • Marcus Eldridge

    Director of Product

  • Whitney Francis

    Copywriter

  • Leonard Krasner

    Senior Designer

  • Nolan Sheffield

    Principal Designer

  • Emily Selman

    VP, User Experience

Investors

Backed by arts and technology leaders.

We are fortunate to be backed by investors who believe in democratizing access to quality actor training and the power of technology to transform the performing arts.

Venture Capital

  • Remington Schwartz

    A leading venture capital firm specializing in AI and education technology. Their portfolio includes innovative companies that are transforming traditional industries through intelligent automation and human-centered design. They share our vision of making professional training accessible to everyone.

  • Deccel

    A venture firm with deep roots in the entertainment and media industries. They've backed groundbreaking companies in streaming, content creation, and performing arts education. Their network includes top talent agencies, production companies, and acting schools worldwide.

Individual investors

  • Kristin Watson

    TechNexus Ventures

  • Emma Dorsey

    Innovate Capital Partners

  • Alicia Bell

    FutureWave Investments

  • Jenny Wilson

    SynergyTech Equity

  • Anna Roberts

    NextGen Horizons

  • Benjamin Russel

    Pioneer Digital Ventures

Careers

Join our fully remote team.

We work together from all over the world, united by our passion for acting and technology. Join us in transforming how actors train and grow.

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Joining Stageread's team has been the most rewarding experience of my career. We're genuinely making a difference in actors' lives every day.

Veronica Winton

Head of Community, Stageread