Athena Colón
Athena has been my trusted tag-team coach for many years! Athena is a tremendously skilled coach who will draw out your confidence and (re)energize your work. She has a loving, magic touch with actors. I often partner with Athena in the prep process for actors in screen tests and role prep—including Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid). Actors just adore Athena’s laser-focused, energetic coaching! Athena also has expertise in coaching teens.
Superpowers: specificity, improvisation, physicality, energizing character, comedy
A NOTE TO ACTORS FROM ATHENA:
Hi actors!
It’s really about your process and what you need.
From my experience, coachings work best when the actor is prepped. Who are you? What is your relationship to the other person? What do you want? What’s in the way? Where are you? What’s your overall arc in the scene? And the list goes on!
I personally enjoy getting coached when I am prepped. I also like a little cushion time before the deadline in case I want some time to review my takes. I’m a fan of having fun and getting the work done with ease.
—Athena
HERE’S WHAT ACTORS SAY ABOUT ATHENA:
“Athena was brilliant at helping break down the moments in the scene and bring in more sides in the character along with the circumstances and reality of the world of the film. I felt confident and ready to work in the room, and trusted the work we’d done. The audition went great and I was able to do my best work.”
“It is so important to walk into a room feeling so prepared that you can deliver in any situation. Athena gets to the bottom of a text quickly. She recognizes your strengths to bring out a variety of colors and tactics to tell the story. I felt free working with her and really allowed myself to take risks in the audition room.”
— Reece Vernier Santos
“I walked out of my audition feeling whole and happy and confident that I brought my best! Thank you for your coaching! It was SO valuable. In one short hour, you were able to break down the scene and help me fortify a strong emotional prep for a major audition.”
— Chris Russell
“I got to know how terrific a coach Athena is when she helped me work on a pilot audition. She partners with you to find the truth and nuances of the scene and character, while also making sure the best of you is captured. Her work is rich and nuanced and fully supports the individual process.”
—Farah Bala
“I just wanted to share that I finally booked (and yesterday filmed!) my first costar role in an episodic. Thank you so much for your insights and guidance over the last year. It was definitely a team effort to get to this point and you have been very much a part of my growth!”
—Amy Rauch
“Athena, I’m sitting at my desk, holding back tears, just thinking about all the work and auditions we put in…”
—Natasha Murray, after booking a role on THE BLACKLIST
ABOUT ATHENA
Pleasure to digitally meet you! I’m a proud second-generation Queer, Puerto Rican actress, teaching artist, and On-Camera coach. I’m a BRIO Award recipient from the Bronx Council on the Arts, and over the years I’ve had the honor of working on hit shows like New Amsterdam, BULL, Jessica Jones, Law & Order: SVU, and Martin Scorsese’s VINYL.
For more than 20 years, I’ve been helping actors and creatives find their voice, trust their instincts, and own their craft — whether it’s for the stage, screen, or upcoming project. I’ve worked with the incredible Heidi Marshall (former Telsey + Company casting director). I’ve been Heidi’s “trusted tag-team coach for many years.” I still coach at the Heidi Marshall Studio and serve as the Associate Director of Professional Development at DreamYard. My passion is continuing to pour into the next generation of storytellers.
Something you should know about me: I’m also a certified Reiki Level II practitioner and I have my 200 Hour Certification for Yoga. I’ve woven energy work, breathwork, and grounding techniques into my coaching. Because On-Camera work isn’t just about technique — it’s about being fully present, connected, and honest in the moment.
Whether I’m on set, in a coaching session, or cheering on a creative’s big win, my mission is the same: to help you show up boldly, tell your story truthfully, and feel at home in your craft.
If you’re ready to step in front of the camera with confidence, clarity, and your whole self — I’ve got you.