David G. Zak: Coach • Create • Consult

Get ready for your 1st—or 501st—audition.
Let’s find the perfect material and shape your delivery. One-on-one sessions (30 minutes or longer) available to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence. 

Grow as an actor through partner or ensemble work.
Study the best classic, contemporary, and new works. Sessions tailored for actor pairs or small groups looking to deepen their craft. 

Take your script to the next level.

Receive in-depth analysis, a personalized timeline, and ongoing feedback. Perfect for playwrights and screenwriters looking to complete—or polish—a project. 

Want to write a compelling original monologue—or transform an essay, journal entry, or real-life story into a performance piece? I’ll guide you through the process from spark to script, tailored to your voice and purpose.

Ideal for actors looking to create audition-ready material, storytellers developing a one-person show, or writers adapting existing work for the stage.

Coaching is also available for people who want to write, shape, or finish personal stories, memoir pieces, family histories, essays, scripts, solo performance material, or community-based projects.

Whether you are a longtime writer, returning after years away, or beginning later in life, sessions can help you find structure, focus your story, build confidence, and keep moving forward.

Especially welcoming to adults and older adults turning lived experience into writing or performance. 

Finish what you started—together.

A supportive weekly group for writers, performers, storytellers, and creative people who need structure, encouragement, feedback, and accountability.

Bring a memoir piece, monologue, essay, script, story, solo show idea, or creative project in progress. Each session offers a chance to share updates, set goals, receive practical feedback, and keep the work moving.

Build your organization with an expert.
From programming to fundraising, I offer personalized guidance for small to mid-size arts groups, theaters, and creative ventures. 

Let me help you navigate your next chapter.
Whether you're launching a solo show, developing a pitch, or planning your next move, I provide experienced support and advocacy. 

Harness the power of AI to grow your career.
Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT and more to:
• Polish resumes, bios, grant proposals, and scripts
• Brainstorm content, ideas, or new projects
• Automate email marketing, newsletters, and social posts
• Create compelling visuals, pitch decks, or production materials
Custom sessions available for individuals, artists, or nonprofit teams. 

 Act from the heart of queer storytelling.
Work on scenes and monologues by landmark LGBTQ+ playwrights—past and present—including Tennessee Williams, Terrence McNally, Paula Vogel, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and many more. Explore identity, community, and artistry through bold, character-driven work. Great for actors seeking representation in their material. 

 Understand the legacy. Shape the future.
A lively, eye-opening class that traces the evolution of queer voices in theater—from coded subtext to Tony-winning masterpieces. Includes discussion, readings, and contextual analysis. Great for performers, directors, and anyone passionate about LGBTQ+ arts and activism.