Acting Lessons

Unleash your acting potential at Mankato Playhouse under the expert guidance of seasoned actor Dale O'Dell. Drawing from years of experience and training with renowned actress Brooke Bundy, Dale has honed his craft and earned a BA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Passionate about acting and eager to elevate your skills? Look no further! With over 33 years of acting experience, Dale O'Dell, an acclaimed acting coach, offers personalized lessons tailored to bring out the best in you. Why opt for acting lessons with Dale O’Dell? Dale’s versatile acting programs cater to performers at all career stages, offering specialized training for established actors looking to fine-tune their craft and beginners taking the first steps in their acting journey.

From perfecting audition techniques to mastering Shakespearean monologues, Dale O'Dell possesses the expertise to help you thrive and develop into a poised and professional performer. Make the most of your time with Dale’s flexible scheduling, thoughtfully designed to accommodate your busy routine!

Contact Dale for pricing and scheduling at daleodelljr@gmail.com

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Student Reviews

"Thanks to Dale's guidance, I have been getting cast in productions in the Minneapolis area! Their lessons are insightful, practical, and incredibly motivating. He helped me navigate myself through countless auditions. I even was able to book my first professional gig with his help. I also had the delight of working first hand with him on a show and there is no one more supportive on and off stage. Dales the absolute best and I highly recommend to take lessons with him if you want to be brought to the next level!!!" - Sky Gassman

"Dale's guidance played an instrumental role in refining my acting abilities, allowing me to attain the self-assurance necessary to secure roles in my desired productions. Unlike other coaches who limited my potential by saying I couldn't play certain characters, Dale believed in my capabilities and encouraged me to pursue diverse roles, which ultimately led to my casting in shows that others deemed unattainable." - Gianna Burdern (Former Student)

"Dale has been a massive help to me, and my acting. From guiding me through a tricky role, to helping me prepare for an audition, Dale has an eye for understanding characters and scenes on a deeper level. This ability stems from the passion he has towards his craft, and the years of experience he chooses to pass down onto others in a thoughtful and concise way. Dale was an amazing coach to work with, and I highly recommend him to anyone hoping to take their acting to the next level!" - William Wellmann (student)

"Thanks to Dale's guidance, I feel more comfortable making choices in my acting. My cold readings are now much smoother and I am more relaxed in an audition space. I’ve learned different ways to emotionally connect and motivate my monologues and my scenes. Since starting lessons with Dale, I have been cast as the title role in Sleeping Beauty, and I feel prepared to return to my college auditions with a new procedure and a new perspective on acting! I have loved working with Dale as my acting coach and highly recommend working with him!" - Sydney Marcia (Current Student)