About Helen

Helen Kearney Konen has a B.A. in Theatre Arts

from California State University Long Beach.

In California, she was trained in the Actor's Studio Method

by Mathias Reitz, an early actor in Lee Strasberg's

famed Actor's Studio in New York.

She has acted and directed for over thirty years.

She teaches adult classes at Myers Park Baptist Church

and children's classes at Theatre Charlotte.

She also conducts acting workshops and is a private coach.

Her actors have won numerous awards in the

Talent Inc. Conventions in the Southeast.

"Discovering talent and providing students the tools to make it blossom is rewarding. Current and former students are now doing film and commercials."

Helen Kearney Konen

Testimonials

"Helen is a great motivator! She helps each student find their intuitive talent."

Claudia Folts, owner TUTU.com and mother of Sophie Folts, student, Wilhelmina-Evolution.

“If you want to be a working actor, take Helen Kearney Konen’s classes. She will take you through a complete metamorphosis from novice to pro, from uncertain to truly confident. She’ll bring out the character you never knew was there. Her expertise rivals any New York or LA acting class!”

Susan Likens, actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution.

"Helen brings the best out of me. Her coaching has helped me realize my full potential."

Dave Maloney, actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution

"Mrs. Konen's talents have helped me develop my individual type of humor and talent."

Matthew Shapiro - Student actor,

Wilhelmina-Evolution.

“Helen takes a professional, but delightful approach to her classes. For each student, she makes use of his or her inner being to bring forth a real life performance.”

Craig S. Gaffney, actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution

"These classes have improved my acting abilities, which make me feel more confident going into film and commercial auditions."

Brocton Conwell - Student actor,

Wilhelmina-Evolution.

Setting the Stage

With Helen Kearney Konen