About Me
I’m a classically trained actress specialising in the Stanislavski System, Shakespeare, and Russian Realism. My training includes Drama Centre London, where I graduated with distinction from the MA in Classical Acting, the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute in Russia, and Escola Superior de Artes Célia Helena, one of Brazil’s leading conservatoires. I also hold a Certification in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Since 2009, I’ve been performing internationally across stage and screen, and since 2013 I’ve been dedicating myself to coaching actors, creatives and business professionals through different performing arts techniques.
I specialise in actor development, communication coaching, and public speaking coaching. I help individuals communicate with clarity, truthfulness, and confidence — whether on stage, on camera, in leadership roles, in corporate environments, or in public‑facing situations.
In the acting realm, I work both 1 to 1 and in group settings (courses and workshops) with actors and directors, within drama schools, performing arts colleges, theatre companies, arts institutions, and international training programmes. I teach script analysis, acting technique, and voice work for both stage and screen.
Throughout my career, I have supported professional and emerging performers in:
- securing acting and voice‑over representation
- booking professional roles in film and theatre
- progressing within the creative industries
- being accepted into drama schools and performing arts universities in the UK and internationally
In addition, I have supported directors in:
- deepening their understanding of actor‑centred processes, enabling clearer communication and more effective collaboration with performers
Beyond the acting realm, I have spent the past decade and a half coaching and mentoring individuals and organisations across a wide range of sectors, including corporate and business professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, journalism, finance, healthcare, and legal fields. I deliver private sessions and workshops that support the development of confidence, presence, clarity, focus, awareness, and truthfulness in communication.
Throughout these years, I have helped professionals and teams achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes, including:
- delivering high‑impact communication in public speaking, presentations, and interviews through targeted voice and communication coaching
- supporting clients in high‑stakes environments, including presentations to senior leadership, NHS and healthcare stakeholders, and legal and financial meetings
- achieving successful results in interviews, promotions, job offers, award ceremonies, personal speeches (weddings, funerals), client meetings, and on‑camera communication
I genuinely love what I do. My focus is to help each person build the awareness, skills, and confidence they need to express themselves with clarity, authenticity, and presence — in their craft, in their work, and in their life.
Teaching Methodology and Philosophy
My aim is to help you build a genuine connection with what you say and with whom you are communicating, within the circumstances you are in. I am dedicated to cultivating a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment where the people I work with feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. I don’t believe in one‑size‑fits‑all methods or quick fixes; I believe in process — in creating a space where individuals can develop in a way that is meaningful to them.
My background as a performer deeply shapes the way I coach: my approach is creative, practical, and human, grounded in genuine connection. I believe that human connection and honest expression are powerful tools for artistic, personal, and professional growth.
My approach is holistic. Each person is on their own journey, with their own learning processes and experiences. In both private and group sessions, I remain attentive to each person’s needs and progress. The foundation of my coaching — for both acting and public speaking / communication — is rooted in the Stanislavski System, Shakespeare, Laban, Alexander Technique, and Mindfulness principles.
Scene Study Verônica Sarno
Who is it for?
Scene Study Verônica Sarno was created for actors, professionals, and individuals who want to develop and improve their communication in artistic, personal or work environments through a range of acting methods, storytelling, movement, and voice techniques.
The classes have two main fronts:
- For Actors — for performers seeking to deepen their craft, strengthen technique, prepare for roles or auditions, and receive mentoring to advance their careers (finding or changing agents, engaging with casting directors, networking, and building a professional brand).
- For Individuals and Professionals — for anyone looking to enhance communication, presentation skills, public speaking, and expressive confidence across professional or personal environments.
