Solo Show Coaching & Directing
Taking your story from brain to page to stage.
“From Brain to Page”
Writing + Story Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions geared towards those who have yet to start writing or are in the beginning phases of writing their solo show.
We meet on Zoom to brainstorm, outline, idea generate, write stories - Zoom recording is available upon request.
“From Page to Stage”
Directing + Dramaturgy
One-on-one dramaturgy sessions gearing toward those with full drafts of their show looking to punch up the script. Usually a good fit for those with an upcoming reading or show.
If you have a director already we can work together on just dramaturgy but if you need a director for an upcoming show - please let me know and we can chat about if I would be a good fit.
We meet on Zoom to read through your show Zoom recording is available upon request. If I come on board as a director we can meet for in-person rehearsals (NYC).
“From Brain to Page to Stage”
Three- month Solo Show Intensive Programs geared towards people who are serious about creating their solo shows. They are excited and read to commit the time and emotional capacity to commit to these creative excellerator programs.
TIER ONE (3-Month Commitment)
5 one-hour Zoom Sessions a Month (with Zoom recording if desired)
Text/email/voice-note support throughout the program
We will create a strong first draft of your solo show in three months
Next Steps Wrap-Up Sessions (how to produce a reading, how to get actually useful feedback, how to build your team)
TIER TWO (3-Month Commitment)
ALL OF TIER ONE OFFERING PLUS:
Zoom reading
Audience feedback collection + curation
TIER THREE (3-Month Commitment)
ALL OF TIER ONE OFFERING PLUS:
In Person (NYC) reading
In Person rehearsals the week before (no additional studio cost)
Audience feedback collection + curation
PLEASE NOTE: All above programs start on the 1st of the month + there is limited availability so please have your desired timeline in mind when you book a discovery call.
Written Feedback
Meeting in real-time not a good fit? Send me a full written draft of your show or a video link to a performance and I will watch it + give you extensive written feedback to any questions you have and general story structure notes.
Still deciding which package is right? In the meantime….
Testimonials.
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"I would have never gotten to the truth of the story I was trying to tell in my solo show, "Irrelevant!," if it was not for Arielle Beth Klein. She not only helped me really dig and find the story I wanted to tell, she gently asked the tough questions I needed to answer in order to make the show impactful to me and to others. Arielle's patience, insight, and great sense of humor helped me make my show exactly what I wanted it to be and what the audience needed to hear. I would work with her again in a New York minute!"
- Former standup comedian Lisa Lampanelli
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“If Arielle didn’t help me organize and implement the first reading of my solo show, it wouldn’t have happened so quickly. She worked collaboratively with my ideas and brought ideas of her own. She is a visionary, creative, empathetic and professional.”
- Charles C.
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“Arielle is incredibly motivating, kind, and supportive. When I was unable to fully commit to what I had originally planned, she was so flexible and understanding and we came up with a new plan for me. Arielle also helped me to realize all the different ways I could make progress that weren't necessarily linear or obvious. Creativity is so much more than just forcing yourself to sit in front of a blank page on your computer screen, and she reminded me of that. Arielle was always available to brainstorm ideas and new ways in. She was always in my corner cheering me on, an invaluable thing to have when starting a new creative endeavor. I can't recommend working with Arielle enough!!”
- Laura C.
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“If you want to get a project done that you've put off for years, I recommend Arielle. Her encouragement was intelligent, gentle and goal directed. I highly recommend her and will use her services again for other projects.”
- Betty J.
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"Pretty much anything I write I always go to Arielle for feedback. Her thoughts are always so insightful, and helpful, and given in such a clear way that makes them actionable."
- Ryan T.
About Me
Hi, I’m Arielle Beth Klein — a creative coach, solo show director, and performer who helps artists tell the stories only they can tell. I specialize in guiding folks (both writers/performers and those not in the industry) from that first spark of an idea all the way to a fully realized solo show.
My approach blends person-first compassionate coaching, practical story structure, and years of experience as a working actor and writer. I started my solo show journey studying under Seth Barrish (Broadway director, Mike Birbiglia’s The New One et. al.) at The Barrow Group, where I teach solo show and acting.
I’m passionate about guiding people to share their authentic stories, setting attainable goals and getting them to actually finish the work that’s been living inside them for years.
As someone who’s written and performed my own solo work, I know how vulnerable and exhilarating this process can be. My job is to hold space for both — to keep you brave, grounded, and excited to share your story with the world.
If you’ve got a story that’s ready to be told, let’s bring it to life — together.
Ready to book a free 15-minute discovery call?
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