Welcome to
We're an international acting school with a simple mission: help you to claim your right to be a storyteller. At Straeon, we believe every human being has what it takes to be an extraordinary actor. Stories are a fundamental part of who we are as a species; we're born storytellers! We guide hundreds of actors from all over the world every year through personalized training. Your path is unique; it's never been done before, and we would be honored to go on this journey with you.
the coaches
Hi! We're Isabel Lehoux and Jock MacDonald,
Straeon's co-founders, and acting coaches.
We coach hundreds of actors from all over the world every year, and we give each one of them personalized training. We also act, write, and direct. We believe we have no business telling you what to do if we can't do it ourselves! This approach keeps Straeon evolving. Storytelling changes with time, and so should acting classes. Watch our video to learn more about our process, or have fun exploring our site; we have tons of free lessons and tips for you!
Are you new here?
Let us guess! You've always dreamed of being an actor and stories are important to you, or maybe you've been doing this for a while, and now you feel ready to take the plunge into mastery.
Either way, we're so glad you're here! Straeon is not about imposing a specific method or technique on you. Our strength lies in harnessing your unique talents so that you can thrive as an actor. We hope you're ready to embrace your power as an extraordinary storyteller. We're ready to take you there!
Free Class
Do you know what's neat about our Scene Study classes? We keep them as close to the work environment as we possibly can so you're ready when a great opportunity comes your way.
Our coaching is tailored to your needs to ensure you keep growing as an actor throughout your career.
Come to one of our classes for free! Sit with our coaches for a friendly chat, and get a first-hand experience of what Straeon is all about!
Success Stories
Clark Backo
The Wayward Sister (CW: Series Lead) Supernatural (CW: Guest Recurring)
Adam Bernett
Jack Ryan (Amazon: Recurring)
Ascension (Syfy: Recurring)
Kenny Wong
The Bold Type (Freeform: Principal)
Jack Ryan (Amazon: Recurring)
Jorja Cadence
Fear Thy Neighbour (Invest. D: Actor) The Heretics (Black Fawn: Lead)
Max Laferriere
The Art of More (Crackle: Recurring)
The Bold Type (Freeform: Principal)
Karina Evans
Jonathan Kim
James Murray
Mary Kills People S2 (Series Regular)Every Day (MGM: Supporting)
21 Thunder (CBC: Major Recurring)Taken (NBC: Actor)
Race (Focus: Principal)The Art of More (Crackle: Recurring)