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I am a storyteller. • I earned a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan • In 2019 I originated a role in the first Filipino American musical to ever premiere Off Broadway • I have co-star appearances in television shows & film across Netflix, Hulu, Max, the CW, and Amazon Prime • I wrote and self-produced an album available anywhere you can stream music I am…

I received my certification to teach English as a Second Language from International TEFL Academy in 2025, and my Master's degree from the University of Utah in 1997. I was Senior Managing Editor at Zenith News for 12 years, where I won two first-place awards for my writing. I am currently teaching English to Ukrainian students through ENGin.

I am a professional acting teacher and coach with over 26 years of experience mentoring performers of all levels. I began acting at age eight and trained classically under legendary acting teacher and director Gerald Freedman, as well as other distinguished mentors at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where I earned a BFA in Acting and Drama.

Téa Renee is a multi-faceted/multi-genre singer-songwriter, whose intricate and intimate storytelling takes the listener on a healing journey. Her lyrics encompass the breadth of human experience and emotion. The rich and captivating melodies she creates weave together stories of love, loss, depression, and hope.

With 45+ years in the industry as a vocalist, actress in film/TV, director, coach and voice over talent, many of my alum students now work professionally in opera, music theatre, film, concert work and voice over. I'm very proud of them! They are now my colleagues.

**New students are welcome to a free 15-minute trial lesson. If you decide to study weekly, you’ll also receive preferred discounted rates.** I help students of all ages build confidence and enjoy making music — from complete beginners to those who’ve gone on to perform at Carnegie Hall, sing Off-Broadway, and earn spots at top conservatories.

Rhys Lovell is a theatre artist whose work has been seen throughout Central Illinois for the past 35 years. As an actor, he has appeared in dozens of productions at Heartland Theatre Company, Prairie Fire Theatre, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and the Evergreen Cemetery Walk, which he directed for six years.

Over 3 years, I taught close to 300 acting students at the John Casablancas Centers. Before that, I taught with and learned from Susan Batson, the “acting guru” who coaches Nicole Kidman, Forest Whitaker, and other A-listers. While working with her for over 2 years, I was immersed in a theatrical experience in which I was called on to consult in classes, and to write for and act…

I’ve been working as an actor for many, many years and something I’ve found fascinating about the craft of acting is that there is always something to learn and that no matter how much experience you have, you are never finished. In my journey as an actor, I found that in the beginning, not a lot came naturally to me so I really had to work hard to figure out each aspect of my…

Tess is an American Actress and Soprano. She made her Broadway debut in the Bartlett Sher revival of Fiddler on the Roof and originated the role of “Mother” in the World Premiere of The Enlightenment of Percival Von Schmootz, the new musical by Kooman & Dimond.