BriteLites Acting Studio

"Mona is intuitive, smart, insightful, and perhaps most importantly, honest. I feel lucky to have found her classes. Taking them you not only learn more about the craft but feel inspired to do more. It also helps that she’s really funny."

"I had an incredible experience with Mona's acting classes. I walked in looking to push myself outside of my comfort zone and found that Mona guided me to a path of self discovery, through the world of performing arts. Prior to her class, I had an inkling that the performing arts would help me grow but little did I know just how much this experience would improve my life. There are people that say they live to be of service to others, but Mona truly embodies the devotion to help others improve their lives. Thank you Mona! I've made a quantum leap. :)"

"Some of the best actors in Texas have studied with Mona Lee. In my 12 years of intense study before meeting Mona, I was fortunate to train with some very gifted coaches including Off-Broadway directors and those classically trained at the Old Vic Theater in London where the bar is very high. I have to say none of these highly respected teachers was superior to Mona. She has a laser-sharp gift of seeing inside each actor's psyche in a way that allows them to access and mine the richness of their own lives in the most efficient manner. In class, I witnessed the work of students who had never acted a day in their life, doing incredibly compelling work even in "early days.". She was the first acting teacher in my life who was fiercely dedicated to encouraging her students to support each other with unbounded sincerity, authenticity, and compassion. I found her work with me to be nothing short of transformational. When I met Mona, I had one commercial on my resume. A year later, I had leading roles in numerous commercials, industrials, graduate thesis films and three featured roles in films and eventually progressed to a resume worthy of invites to Los Angeles and New York by some of the top agencies. Mona is very much to thank for all this as well as the positive reviews I received in both Variety and Dramalogue, two of the most well-respected film review magazines at the time. She has launched the careers of numerous others who have gone on to gain far greater notoriety. Mona Lee is a life-changer."

"I started working with Mona a few months ago because she came highly recommended by my agent. As a new-time actor, I literally had zero clue how to understand a script and develop the ability to embody my character’s deepest fears and desires. I never realized how much emotion was involved in acting. Working privately with Mona, as well signing up for her 7 week acting workshop has changed my life and my ability to act, tremendously. Not only do i feel more confident going into auditions, but as a human being I feel so much more connected to my creative spirit. I am so grateful to Mona and if you’re searching for the best acting coach in Austin, TX— look no further than Mona Lee and Brite Lights Studio."

"I’m beginning my second round of film class this week, and I can’t say enough good things about Mona! You definitely won’t BS anything in her classes. Not only is she great, but her students are the best. I have scene partners that take acting very seriously and give fantastic critiques during practice. Acting classes genuinely feel like a part-time job at times, but a fun one if you’re passionate, of course. Mona is really funny, which is always something I look forward to. (I mean, who doesn't love to have fun while they learn?) Be prepared for each class. Mona’s been a great help with advice for headshots and more! I can’t wait to get in audition rooms (soon)."