A private 3-month mentorship experience for performers ready for the next level.

KOTA’s Artist Development Lab is a highly personalized program for talented young performers and their families, focused on strengthening materials, developing industry skills, clarifying goals, and preparing artists to connect with agents and managers. Our role is to prepare performers for the next stage of their professional careers.

Every 2026 Lab participant who has completed the representation submission process has signed with a leading agent and/or talent manager in New York and/or Los Angeles.

Disclaimer: KOTA is not a talent agency or management company and does not represent, submit, negotiate for, or procure employment for any performer. All representation and professional inquiries must be handled directly with the performer’s guardian.

Enrollment for the Fall 2026 session is now open.

We accept a very limited number of artists each session to ensure meaningful one-on-one mentorship.

By invitation only.

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Program structure

  • 3-month private mentorship

  • One 45-minute virtual session per month

  • Ongoing feedback and development support

  • Personalized monthly goals

  • Actors Access and resume editing

Every artist’s path is unique. The Lab adapts to meet them where they are.

Tuition

$299/month (for 3 months)

What ‘the lab’ provides

The Artist Development Lab is focused on professional growth, not classroom training. Artists receive individualized mentorship that strengthens confidence, readiness, and real-world preparation for the performing arts industry. Participants leave with clearer direction, stronger materials, and a personalized plan for their next steps, whether that means continuing training, pursuing representation, or preparing for professional opportunities.

Professional development includes:

• Individualized career strategy and next-step planning
• Representation readiness and professional industry guidance
• Curated audition material and preparation
• Professional materials refinement (headshots, resumes, reels)
• Mentorship with Founding Executive Director, Laura Luc

Our promise

The Artist Development Lab exists to support long-term artistic growth, healthy expectations, and joyful exploration of the performing arts. We treat performers with respect, honesty, and care.

 

Laura Luc working with long-time KOTA student Suri Marrero — Broadway’s youngest Young Nala in The Lion King and Young Elsa in the closing cast of Frozen, with credits on Netflix, PBS, and Apple TV.

 

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Addie Jaymes

Addie has trained with KOTA since 2020, growing through years of consistent dedication and mentorship. In 2023 she joined the National Broadway Tour of Annie and is currently traveling the country as Amaryllis in The Music Man. We are proud to support artists like Addie as they build long-term careers where they can grow and thrive in whatever stage they are in.

Lillian Castner

Following her performance in a KOTA production, 9-year-old Lilly worked privately with Laura Luc to elevate her materials and audition readiness. Within two months, she secured representation with a top talent manager and booked the role of Little Cosette in the National Tour of Les Misérables. Lilly recently reprised her role in Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

Please note: Every artist’s journey is unique and outcomes are never guaranteed.

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The Artist Development Lab is a program of KOTA Productions.