Authentic Communications
is a boutique consulting team that specializes in hands-on, interactive skill-building for public speaking and virtual media tailored to each specific client.
We will help you reach and master your goals while thwarting the common pitfalls of public speaking both virtually and in-person.
Lauren Rohs
Co-Owner
Lauren Rohs is a New York based Registered Rodenburg Master Teacher. She is an actor and has trained with notable master-class teachers Elizabeth Kemp, Sandra Seacat, Jean-Louis Rodriguez, Kelly McEvenue, Ilse Pfeifer, and Patsy Rodenburg. She specializes in Patsy’s presence, voice, and text technique. In addition, Lauren spent 10 years managing & consulting high-net-worth individuals, elite professional athletes, and entertainment industry executives. She has extensive experience with individual brand & marketing development and expansion, special event consulting, red-carpet management, and special projects oversight. She also served on the planning committee and served as a special advisor to the non-profit organization Little Hooves and Big Hearts.
Lauren is passionate about helping her clients find and free their voices both on and off the stage.
Colleen Basis
Co-Owner
Colleen Basis is an LA-based Acting Coach and Teacher. She has coached Emmy Winner Kerry Washington as well as many other recognizable working actors you see weekly on your TV. After graduating from The George Washington University with a focus in Political Science & Theater, she embarked on a career as a professional actor that took her from New York City to Los Angeles. Over the years she shifted her focus from acting to private coaching and casting working & learning from high successful Industry veterans. Colleen provides a personalized & functional approach that helps actors bridge their training, creativity, and the real world demands so they can capitalize on the opportunities of being a working actor.
"She is a phenomenal acting coach...working with her could change your life!"- Kerry Washington