Welcome

I'm so glad you've taken the time to find my home on the internet.

My name is Pam and I am a director, actress, playwright, and private coach. I have been teaching acting for over 20 years, currently at The T. Schreiber Studio. My past teaching engagements include 15 years at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (where I am an Alumni as an actor), The Academy of Film and Television, and Stella Adler. I'm a member of the Playwright and Directors Unit of The Actors Studio, a member of The National Alliance of Acting Teachers, and a protege of Sandra Seacat's dream work for actors.

I've had the privlege of coaching so many wonderful actors over the years. I've coached three-time Emmy Award winner Julia Garner on all her auditions, films, and TV shows since she was fourteen years old, including Martha Marcy May Marlene, Electrick Children, Grandma, The Americans, Waco, Last Exorcism Part 2, Anna Delvey, Dirty John, Ozark, Inventing Anna, and more recently, Apartment 7A, The Wolf Man, the upcoming Weapons, and as the Silver Surfer in Marvel Studios' upcoming Fantastic Four. I've also coached Phyllis Smith ("Phyllis" of The Office) in The O.A. (Netflix); Scott Haze (one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch in 2013") in Old Henry (Hideout Pictures), What Josiah Saw (Randomix Productions), Jurassic World Dominion (Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Perfect World Pictures), The Seeding, Horizon (Territory Pictures), and on the upcoming film Prince written by David Mamet; Sophie Cookson in Gypsy (Netflix); Madeleine Arthur in Blockbuster, Devil in Ohio (Netflix), To Have and To Holiday (Hallmark), and 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost (Hallmark).

I'm also the Producing Artistic Director of Aching Dogs Theatre, and of the professional showcase venue called Lunch: Live!

My philosophy is simple: to create a safe and nurturing environment that empowers actors to do their very best work. There are no mistakes in acting: you try something, you explore yourself and the character, and you see what resonates. If something doesn't work, then you've given yourself a gift: you've tried it, so now you can try something new.

Please take a moment to navigate the site to learn more, and be sure to drop me a note at Pamannscott@gmail.com before you head out!

Julia Garner Wins Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Client's Corner

Scott Haze
Jurassic World Dominion, Horizon

"Pam has been one of my greatest collaborators. I've always looked up to Kobe Bryant for inspiration and he always said wise players get a good personal coach, huddle up as a team, share a singular vision, know the mission and have relentless work ethic. That's what wins championships. Pam has been that partner for me. Forever grateful she's walked with me and continues to do so on this journey."

Madeleine Arthur
Blockbuster, Devil in Ohio

"Pam is an invaluable part of my journey as an actor. Her years of experience and expertise provide excellent intel when developing characters. Her kind hearted demeanor and wonderful talent make learning from her and collaborating with her a constant treat. I am so grateful to have Pam in my corner, I look forward to every time we dive into a role together."