Meet the storytellers, performers, and coaches who bring courtroom communication to life.

Andrew Caple-Shaw is the Managing Partner at ACT of Communication, where he leads a team of experts in trial strategy and witness preparation for high-profile and high-stakes cases around the country.  Andrew and various members of his team hold record verdicts in jurisdictions across the United States.

A professional actor on stage and screen for over 35 years, he uses the skills he developed in his first career to help bridge the emotional and communication gaps between litigators, their clients, and jurors.  Andrew completed law school in less than two years, despite working in Hollywood and serving as an industry labor leader throughout his legal education.  After a stint practicing law, he transitioned to full-time case consulting and skills training.  Andrew’s work focuses on witness preparation, attorney training, and developing compelling case narratives.

He also serves on the board of SAG-AFTRA and is a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants. He is a sought-after speaker for national legal associations, colleges, and law firms. His work can be seen in print and media for NBC, Medium.com, and more.

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Alexandra Wright is a classically trained actress with a BA from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Acting from Harvard University. She has also trained internationally in London at the British American Drama Academy and at Stanislavski’s Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.

Recently nominated by Broadway World as Performer of the Decade, Alexandra has been fortunate enough to perform in London, Paris, Moscow, and Scotland, and has had the opportunity to work with exceptional artists such as Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Josh Brolin, Neil Patrick Harris, Scott Zigler, Kevin Bright (co-executive producer of Friends), the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Nancy Meckler from the RSC.

In addition to her regional theatre work, Alexandra’s film and television credits include a series regular on Vertical Network’s Solve, recurring roles on ABC and Freeform, and guest stars on NBC, CBS, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBOMax on shows like Chicago PD, This is Us, Grace and Frankie, Outer Range, Greek, and Julia. She has worked alongside Shonda Rhimes, KJ Steinberg, and Oscar winners Jim Sheridan, Louis Gossett, Jr, Jane Fonda, and Morgan Freeman.

Alexandra has trained extensively at UCB and has also performed stand up multiple times at the legendary Comedy Store and Flappers. Commercially, she has been the spokesperson for Proactiv and Lenovo computers, has had numerous national commercial campaigns, including Weight Watchers, Osteo Bi Flex, Blue Buffalo, and Budweiser, and has been the voice for brands such as Yelp, Service Titan, and Hop Skip Drive.

Alexandra also produces, writes, and hosts a podcast on Shakespearean classics, cocktails, and casting called Shake Shake Shake. She previously served as professor of acting, Shakespeare, and voice at UCLA and other universities. Passionate about mentoring and fostering community for artists, she also runs an online community for actors and private acting clients called The Delta Acting Community.

Throughout her time at ACT, she worked on hundreds of cases, ranging from sexual assault to birth trauma to wrongful death, resulting in multiple eight, nine, and ten figure record breaking verdicts.

As a coach, Alexandra has consulted with actors, lawyers, medical professionals, public speakers, and CEOs on helping them build their brand and find their specific and unique voices. Her specialty lies in understanding how upbringing, background, gender, race, sexuality, and trauma shape performance as it relates to body language, communication skills, voice, and presence.

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Sarah Randall Hunt is an actress, filmmaker, educator, and the COO of ACT of Communication. She holds a BFA from Emerson College and studied abroad with NYU’s International Theatre Workshop with the Experimental Theatre Wing.

Her journey began in New York where she cut her teeth on the Regional, Broadway, and Off-Broadway stages. A classically trained singer, and she’s toured the US with a band and been nominated for a Broadway World West Best Featured Actress in a Musical award. Sarah’s had the great luck to study with several master instructors who have worked with the Globe Theatre in London, Oscar award winners, and television stars.

Sarah presently stars as Ellie Creighton in Yellowstone’s 1923, of which its Season 2 premiered on February 23rd, 2025. Other TV and film credits include Black-ish, Unfinished Business with Vince Vaughn, Cannes award-winning Chronic with Tim Roth, and more.

As an educator, Sarah has taught acting classes and private coaching sessions as well as guest lectures at Pace University, Viterbo University, Emerson College, and high schools around the country. Sarah is passionate about helping connect artists with alternative funding and gives free workshops for artists on grant writing and fiscal sponsorship. Prior to ACT of Communication, she supported an organization focused on executive coaching and soft skills training.

As a producer and filmmaker, Sarah has taken several films and series to festivals around the globe like Dances with Films, LA Film Fest, KC Film Fest, Hollyshorts, Seoul WebFest, etc., garnering awards and nominations. Her rom com series, Stupid Cupid, won a Women in Film grant from NYFA / MOME and aired on Emmy award winning NYC Life.

In honor of her social worker grandmother, Sarah is an avid volunteer with Good Shepherd Shelter and Peace Over Violence.

Her work has been published in Thrive Global, Newsweek, Medium.com, Broadway World, and FilmThreat.

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Kodi Jackman is a specialist in witness preparation and courtroom communication. She draws on her career as a stage performer and acting instructor to inform her work in the legal field. Kodi primarily focuses on plaintiffs’ personal injury cases but has recently transitioned to business litigation and legal malpractice.

A classically trained stage performer and long-time Actors’ Equity Association member, Kodi began her education in National Security, International Counterintelligence, and Homeland Security before leaving to pursue a career in London on the classical stage. Trained at the Guildford School, one of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed classical theater institutions, Kodi was the first American in over half a decade to enter the program, which only accepts about two dozen actors a year. She earned her BA with honors while working on the London stage in productions such as Front and DNA at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and Three Sisters at the Ivy Arts.

After returning to the US, Kodi spent time performing in NYC before relocating to Los Angeles, where she frequently appears in national commercials and on stage. Her work regionally up and down the coast of California garnered nominations for her performances in leading roles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Before working with ACT, Kodi worked as a consultant for actors and actresses in Hollywood, assessing character perception and range. Applying to her skills and intuition, she gave performers a better understanding in what roles they were likely to book based on their relationship to a character’s various emotional and physical aspects. This mastery of how audiences perceive performance and how to unlock the stories within is key to her effectiveness with witnesses. Rather than mold a witness into what the lawyer wants, Kodi uncovers the truth of what is happening inside the witness, so they can be authentic within the context of the broader trial narrative.

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Jeremy received his BA in English from Princeton University before attending the American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, where he trained as a classical repertory actor.

In addition to trial consulting, Jeremy has taught hundreds of students a wide variety of subjects including standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT), A.P. test prep (European History, U.S. History, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Comparative Government and Politics, U.S Government and Politics), college counseling, essay-writing, public speaking, organizational skills, communication skills and acting. He has worked for various tutoring companies including Stanley Kaplan, The Scholar Group, LA Tutors 123, Prep Academy, Juana Olga Barrios & Co, Ivy League Potential and The Princeton Review, for which he was awarded Best Teacher: New York City. He also helped create the SAT curriculum and write the company’s manual for nationwide use.

Alongside teaching, Jeremy has been a professional actor for nearly three decades, appearing in film, television, and on the stage. As a Resident Artist at A Noise Within, a classical repertory theater in Pasadena, he has acted in over 35 productions. He also performed stand-up comedy and improv for many years. As a private acting coach and director, he has guided students of all ages and levels in scene study, character development, auditioning, textual analysis, and Shakespeare. Since 2007, Jeremy has also volunteered as a head mentor for Young Storytellers, an organization committed to helping underserved elementary school students build self-esteem by writing stories and seeing them brought to life through performance.

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Kate Cook is an accomplished actress and educator whose career bridges the stage, screen, and classroom with a singular focus: empowering people to communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence. With more than two decades of professional experience, Kate draws on her extensive background in acting and movement training to help individuals step into high-stakes environments—whether in a courtroom, classroom, or boardroom—with authenticity and command.

As an actress, Kate has performed leading roles at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, bringing to life iconic characters such as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice and Lady Anne in Richard III. On screen, her work includes appearances on acclaimed television series such as Better Call Saul, Your Honor, Chicago Fire, and 9-1-1: Lone Star. These roles demanded precision, adaptability, and presence—skills she now translates into practical tools for professionals navigating pressure-filled moments.

In addition to her acting career, Kate is a dedicated educator. She holds an M.F.A. in Acting from Southern Methodist University and has taught at Illinois State University, CalArts, USC, and Wheaton College, where she taught courses in movement, acting, and voice. Kate is also certified in the Alexander Technique, a somatic practice that cultivates self-awareness, physical ease, and effective communication. She also cofounded AT Clinic LA, making high-quality training in the Alexander Technique accessible to diverse communities.

Kate’s dual expertise as both performer and teacher uniquely positions her to support lawyers and professionals seeking to refine their courtroom and presentation skills. She understands the intersection of text, body, and intention, and she has spent her career helping others align those elements for maximum impact. Whether coaching an attorney on presence before a jury or guiding a student toward greater ease in self-expression, Kate’s approach is informed, practical, and transformative. She is also a Provisional Level Credentialed Advocate with the National Advocate Credentialing Program.

At the heart of her work is the belief that communication is not just about what is said, but how it is embodied. With warmth, authority, and a wealth of experience, Kate Cook equips her audiences to step into their own power as communicators.

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Wayne T. Carr is an accomplished actor whose career spans television, film, and some of the nation’s most prestigious stages. A classically trained performer with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Pennsylvania State University, he has brought to life a remarkable range of characters—from Shakespearean heroes like Othello, Pericles, and Macbeth to contemporary roles in productions such as Seven Guitars and Topdog/Underdog. His screen credits include appearances on Chicago Med, S.W.A.T., The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Wire, as well as award-winning independent films such as Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Wolf.

Equally committed to education, Carr serves as a Visiting Professor at James Madison University. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at the Art Center College of Design and at Hussian College Los Angeles, where he taught acting, scene study, and critical thinking about film. His teaching résumé includes guest lectures at Princeton University, NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, and Southern Oregon University, as well as extensive work as a teaching artist with organizations like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Classic Stage Company, and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. His approach demystifies classical and contemporary performance techniques, guiding both emerging actors and directors toward a deeper understanding of storytelling and the actor’s craft.

At the heart of Wayne T. Carr’s work—on stage, on screen, and in the classroom—is a dedication to the transformative power of performance. Whether embodying iconic roles or coaching the next generation of artists, he is driven by a belief in theatre’s ability to illuminate the human experience, foster empathy, and connect communities through shared stories.

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Ethan Dubin is an actor, writer, and educator. He hails from Southern California and has lived in New York City for over a decade. He received a B.A. in Theater and Performance Studies from the University of Chicago, with a minor in East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

Ethan began acting professionally in the Chicago theater scene, as well as teaching theater to all age groups including adults at the prestigious School at Steppenwolf. He then lived in Louisville, KY for a year where he continued his acting training as an apprentice at the Actors Theater of Louisville. Following professional connections, he moved to New York City where he has performed onstage on and off Broadway, in numerous TV shows and movies, as well as in major commercials, voiceovers, and fictional podcasts. Some favorite acting credits include the Tony Award-winning play They Ferryman on Broadway directed by Sam Mendes, the Coen Brother’s “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” for Netflix, and TV shows such as Fallout, Elsbeth, and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Ethan especially enjoys the process of developing new plays, diving into the rigorous story work that launches new stories to the stage. He has also continued his acting training in various disciplines as a member of The Actors Center, a resident company that provides advanced training and development opportunities for working actors in the city. He has also studied improv and clowning at the Second City in Chicago and UCB in NYC.

Ethan is a passionate advocate for witnesses, helping ease their legal journeys while deepening their ability to communicate their stories to the jury. Besides work, he is an avid cook, houseplant greenthumb, and frequent community organizer with a particular interest in urban environmental advocacy.

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Robert David Grant is a graduate of Princeton University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was awarded the Francis LeMoyne Page Theater Award for achievements in the theater arts. Rob went on to receive his MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama, where he studied with many of the leading voices in 21st century actor training.

As a professional actor Rob has performed in New York and around the country, as well as appearing on TV in HBO’s Succession, CBS’s The Equalizer and others show. As an actor he specializes in Shakespeare, having appeared in at least 20 productions, including as the title character in Macbeth (Northern Stage Theater), Hamlet with Oscar winner Paul Giamatti (Yale Repertory Theater) and Henry IV; Part 1 (Shakespeare Theater of NJ), where he had a small role but met his wife, so an overall win.

Rob served for years as Director of Education at Northern Stage Theater while holding the position of Lecturer in Theater at Dartmouth College, where he currently teaches Acting, Voice and Collaborative Theater Practices. He also works as a public speaking coach for students and staff at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, a perennial top 10 MBA program. Rob is a certified Miller Voice Method teacher and coach, helping clients develop the tools to bring their most authentic, courageous and charismatic self to every interaction. Driven by a deep interest in performance psychology, Rob specializes in building confidence through amplifying each individual’s natural gifts while offering techniques to overcome their particular challenges.

Rob is a proud member of Actor’s Equity, SAG-Aftra and The Actor’s Center.

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Daniel believes that the art of effective communication is not an innate gift, but rather a skill that can be cultivated and practiced. He brings his expertise as a performer to C-level executives on a global scale, helping others develop skills that can be refined and put into action. Working with professionals in politics, finance, sales, legal, tech, and healthcare – among other industries – Daniel provides bespoke differentiation for each of his clients’ business needs to help them operate at their best and find their most impactful voice.

With over 15 years of experience in coaching and teaching, Daniel threads his background in performing arts with behavioral competencies to provide others with the technique and structure to deliver with confidence. His areas of specialty include presentation performance, executive presence, managing speaking anxiety, developing leadership styles, and vocal enhancement. Whether the aim is to knock a pitch out of the park, navigate a difficult conversation, or unlock that gravitas within, Daniel’s audience-centric approach helps others find access to a voice that is engaging, impactful, and authentic.

In addition to his work with ACT of Communication, Daniel is a corporate training facilitator, helping businesses around the globe develop behavioral skills and communication practices to thrive in the modern workplace. His clients come from organizations including Google, Coca-Cola, United Nations, Goldman Sachs, Netflix, Barclays, AstraZeneca, Uber, and many others. He holds an MFA from Yale University, has performed on both Broadway and Off-Broadway stages, and has appeared in numerous films and TV series.

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Half a century ago, Katherine James and Alan Blumenfeld were the first people to apply the skills of the actor, writer and director to the specific needs of attorneys to help them, and their witnesses be more effective communicators in and out of the courtroom. (www.actofcommunication.com). Their workshops and participation in trial colleges have helped train over 60,000 attorneys. They have been a part of trial teams which have litigated more than 2,500 cases.

Katherine’s widely read book on Witness Preparation was published by American Association for Justice (AAJ) Press. HARVESTING WITNESSES’ STORIES; HOW TO GET YOUR CLIENT THE SECOND BEST LIFE IN THE WORLD BY MAXIMIZING HUMAN DAMAGES. (www.harvestingwitnessesstories.com) memorializes 48 years of her work preparing witnesses.

After five decades, Katherine and Alan have passed their company to Andrew Caple-Shaw. Andrew and The ACT Team of certified consultants who are carrying on their legacy.

Alan Blumenfeld is now and has been a professional working actor for over 50 years, who appears regularly in film, television and theatre throughout the world.

Alan has Guest Starred on over 300 television shows and has appeared in several dozen feature films, and over 100 plays. (www.alanblumenfeld.com)

Katherine James is a professional working actor, playwright and director for the theatre and has been for over 50 years (katherinejamesplays.com). Her favorite scene partner in the theater and life is Alan Blumenfeld. Their finest productions are their children and grandchildren.