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Plot vs Story | Montréal
Starting May 6
A workshop for actors who want to move beyond playing the surface of the plot and learn to identify the deeper story driving a scene, even in short audition material.
THE ISA APPROACH
A Structured, Actor-Centered Approach to Training
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ONGOING TRAINING
ISA offers consistent training designed to support long-term artistic development. Rather than one-off classes, actors work within a structured framework that allows skills, awareness, and confidence to deepen over time.
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PERSONALIZED COACHING
Coaching at ISA is tailored to each actor’s individual needs, even within a group setting. Scenes and partners are chosen intentionally to support growth, challenge habits, and expand range, while maintaining a focused and collaborative studio environment.
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STORY & CHARACTER WORK
Training prioritizes story, emotional truth, and connection as the foundation of strong work. Actors are guided to move beyond surface choices by embodying character and deepening relationships within the scene — cultivating presence that carries across auditions, rehearsal rooms, and on set.
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Founder & Acting Coach
MEET ISABEL LEHOUX
Training Actors to Go Beyond Technique and into Authentic Storytelling
Isabel Lehoux is an experienced acting coach and the founder of ISA. With over 15 years of experience working with actors, her teaching focuses on long-term craft development, personalized coaching, and serious engagement with the work.
Isabel’s approach recognizes the actor as the primary instrument. Training focuses on developing awareness of individual process, strengthening craft, and supporting actors in moving through creative blocks so they can work with greater clarity, freedom, and presence.
ISA was created as a professional training environment for actors seeking depth, consistency, and thoughtful guidance throughout their artistic development.
HEAR FROM THOSE WHO TRANSFORMED THEIR LIVES
“Isabel’s influence as a coach is palpable—her clients are confident, in the moment, and booking major roles in TV and film. Thanks to her expertise, I went from a violinist exploring acting to a main cast member on NBC/CTV’s Transplant with over 30 professional credits. Her knowledge of storytelling, eye for detail, and dedication to actors is unmatched. She WILL make you a much better actor and storyteller—I’ll stake my career on it."
KENNY WONG,
Actor, Writer & Director
Transplant, Slaxx, The Amityville Curse, Pretty Hard Cases & more
