Kimberly Yates | Actress & Acting Coach in NYC

yawn before you go on. seriously. 3 real yawns = 55% more relaxed vocal folds. your voice will sound more authentic, more grounded, more YOU. try it.

I received a Gunsmith sweatshirt from @ronin_ink ! Thank you Ronin! It’s my new favorite sweatshirt :)

If you’re an actor transitioning from theatre to film… THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU! If this is you and you’ve been wanting to perfect your craft or add skills to your toolbox… let’s connect through the link in my bio! #actorsofinstagram #actingcoach #acting #theatretofilm #actingreels

Here’s a quick audition mindset reframe!!! If you’ve been wanting to take the leap to the next step in your acting career, I’m glad we’ve found each other. Hit the link in my bio, comment, or DM me with any questions, I’d love to connect with you!! #actorcoaching #nycactors #actorsofinstagram #explore #acting

Here is a secret on-camera acting tip 🤫🤫🤫 Follow along here for more insider acting tips and if you’ve been searching for actor training… I’m glad we’ve found each other! I am an acting coach for A-list talent but I also coach beginners and can meet you where you’re at! We can connect via the link in my bio. 🫶 #reels #actingreels #secrettips #secretactingtip #actorsofinstagram

I’d be delighted to work with you next! DM me with any questions or hit the link in my bio to start training! #actorsofinstagram #nycactors #theatre #review #explore

Jon is a quintuple threat - writer, actor, comedian, host, producer. The through-line is that he is a master storyteller from every angle. Working with him is a privileged and a joy. Your story deserves to be seen. Let’s create something powerful together. Click the link in my bio and let’s connect! #actor #explore #nycactors #actors #training

Collaboration is one of the gifts and responsibilities of acting. We show up bringing lots of ideas and openness to the table. If you spill into doing your co-actors job you drain a lot of life from the process and final product. Trust that your director has the big vision in mind which allows you to concentrate on your piece of the glorious pie. If you’ve been thinking about training… I’d be honored to work with you. Check out the link in my bio to take the next step into your acting dreams. 🩷 #reels #reel #acting #actingcoach #actorsofinstagram

Set etiquette tip: don't wear fragrance. Everyone from your scene partner to craft services will thank you. If you’re interested in taking the next step in your acting career or want to grow skills for your personal life… hit the link in my bio to learn more! #reels #nycactors #actors #theatre #acting

Meet Mara Davi Gaines, our newest Teaching Artist. You’re going to love her. I sure do. We've acted together, studied together, played together. I trust her skills and her heart. She’s a celebrated Broadway vet. Works across all mediums. Beloved coach. Plus she’s saving the world (no exaggeration). Mara shares the @yates_method philosophy — have lots of tools in your toolbox, use what works. Deep artistry meets reliable technique. DM for info on her Acting the Song Workshop Bio: @maradavi is a versatile performer with over 20 years of experience in Broadway, regional, and international theater. Her Broadway credits include A Chorus Line, The Drowsy Chaperone, White Christmas, Dames at Sea, and The Play That Goes Wrong. Her recurring and guest starring roles on television, include FBI, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Smash and Prodigal Son. Beyond performing, Mara is a dedicated educator, serving as a private acting, vocal and dance coach, and a faculty member of The Lexington Theatre Company, Theatre Arts Lab, Broadway Arts Collective, and Warwick Center for the Performing Arts. She is also a proud board member of the Broadway Green Alliance (), advocating for sustainability in the performing arts.

Join us in wishing @kimberlyyat ‘s character in @evangelion.official a very happy birthday! Class Rep 2-A forever. 🩷 A HUGE thank you to Hikari Horaki and Evangelion fans— it has been such a joy to grow up together. Some people say her birthday is on January 25th, while others believe it’s today (February 18th) do you have an opinion on when Hikari was born? Let me know in the comments! #evangelion #anime #animelovers #voiceacting #hikari

An often missed opportunity in your acting career is CREATING YOUR OWN WORK!!! I have been working on a special project, an original play @lajoietheplay , and it’s on its way to off-broadway! La Joie is an immersive experience with a deeply relatable message in a brand new theatrical form. It’s proof that actors don’t have to sit by the phone. Make a short film, write a play, create an improv team. Act. Follow my play account @lajoietheplay to follow the process. 🩷 and tell us about what you’re making in the comments below! #reels #theatre #play #offbroadway #acting