Lynette Katselas McNeill studied acting and directing, and earned a BA
in theatre from the University of Colorado. After graduating, she
studied in New York with Stella Adler and Uta Hagen.
As a director and producer, Lynette's work has won wide recognition.
Her production of "In Rehearsal" earned 5 awards from the Southern
California Motion Picture Arts Council. It was the first time a
theatrical production had been awarded. She was subsequently asked to
direct at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She co-wrote and directed
an original musical, "Intermission", and produced and directed the West
Coast premiere of Elizabeth Swados' "Runaways". Recently, Lynette
directed Linda Hamilton in "Laura" at the Tiffany Theatre. She created
a series with Bristol Cities Productions for Paramount Studios
entitled, "Mr. and Mrs. Darling" which is currently in development.
Lynette has found her niche in Hollywood as a prominent acting teacher
and coach. With her "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" showcase series, she has
introduced some of Hollywood's top young stars, and continues to do so.
Some of Lynette's former students include: Adam Sandler, Jason Lee,
Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Leeves, Faith Ford, Anne Archer, Jeneane
Garofalo, Giovanni Ribisi, Adam Goldberg, Marisol Nichols and Johnny
Lewis.