ACTOR PERSPECTIVE
Rachel Dipillo
The Pitt (S3) · Chicago Med
“Shawn helps the artist to be sensitive to each moment, regarding it as utterly new and unique, and having the mind open and wholly receptive.”Read Rachel’s story
MEET YOUR COACH
Shawn-Caulin
Young
Actor. Filmmaker. Coach.
LA ACTING COACH
From the work.
For the actor.
Shawn-Caulin Young is an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and coach.
He is an adjunct professor in The Hartt School’s BFA Actor Training program, teaching Advanced Acting for the Camera.
He works with actors in Hollywood, New York, and around the world.
Read client stories ↗CLIENT EXPERIENCES
People behind the work.
ACTOR PERSPECTIVE
Elliyah Banks
Ballard · Boys Like You
“What makes Shawn so special is that he truly sees you.”Read Elliyah’s story
ACTOR PERSPECTIVE
Cody Saintgnue
Sicklerville · Teen Wolf
“At the center of his teaching is a relentless pursuit of truth, authenticity, and human connection, and most of all, empathy.”Read Cody’s story
THE WORK
The “Do It Wrong” Method
Empathy
Understand the story, the writer’s intent, and the character’s circumstances.
Use script and character breakdowns to explore what your character thinks and feels.
Explore
Work through practical on-camera exercises and explore choices with curiosity.
Find your point of view within the scene and make the work your own.
Execution
Trust your preparation, listen, and respond to what happens in the moment.
Work with stillness, silence, and your impulses. Stay open to new discoveries in each take.
CLIENT WORK
On screen.
Actors Shawn has coached have appeared in television and film.
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Television
SCOOBY DOO: ORIGINS • TRUE DETECTIVE • THE LAND • TRACKER • BUFFY the VAMPIRE SLAYER • THE PITT (S1 & S2) • DEAR EDWARD • 911: LONE STAR • GREY’S ANATOMY • SWAT • RIVERDALE • COBRA KAI • THE FLASH • MONSTER: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story • KATY KEENE • THEM • MIXED-ISH • 911 • SYDNEY TO THE MAX • LEGACIES • THE RESIDENT • INSATIABLE • MOM • CHICAGO MED • GENERAL HOSPITAL • GLEE • MODERN FAMILY • HAWAII FIVE-O • KICKING IT • SUPERNATURAL … and many more.
Film
DARK LIGHT • SICKLERVILLE • THE DESCENDANTS • THE MONKEY • WONKA • RAYA & the LAST DRAGON • ABOMINABLE • READY PLAYER ONE • BLACK PANTHER • THE MOTHERSHIP • JACK REACHER • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING • THE HUNGER GAMES • SEARCHING FOR NEVERLAND • J. EDGAR • THE CHANGE-UP … among numerous others.
Clients include
Tanner Hagen
Scooby Doo: Origins (Shaggy), Dark Light, The Pitt (S1)
Colin O'Brien
The Land, The Monkey, Wonka, Dear Edward, Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Jona Xiao
Scooby Doo: Origins, The Pitt, Eyes of Wakanda, Hightown, SWAT, Spider-Man: Homecoming
Dallas Young
Last Kids on Earth, Cobra Kai, 9-1-1, Cousins for Life, Ready Player One
Max & Ruby Matenko
Beyond Wizards of Waverly Place, Platonic, One Big Happy
Cody Saintgnue
The Un-Produced, Sicklerville, Teen Wolf
Lauren Sweetser
Winter’s Bone, True Detective (S3), For All Mankind, Sunfish
Kieran Tamondong
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Warrior
Sadie Calvano
Mom, The Package, Why Women Kill
Kingston Vernes
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Reboot)
Paula Abdul
Made For Love, Fresh Off The Boat,
Impractical Jokers: The Movie
Jet Miller
Young Dylan, Killing It
Albert Tsai
Coop and Cami Ask the World, Abominable
Taylour Paige
IT: Welcome to Derry, Zola, Hit the Floor
Rachel Dipillo
The Pitt (S3), Chicago Med, Kukoo
Sophie Guest
The Fault in Our Stars, Them: Covenant
Elliyah Banks
Ballard
YOUR NEXT STEP
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