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Sara Ptak, soprano and Brooklynite (by way of rural Illinois) has her Masters of Music from McGill University with a Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. On the operatic stage she has performed roles such as Cleopatra in Giulio Cesareand Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Juno in…

John Gazzale is a New York City–based actor, writer, and producer with extensive professional experience in theatre and film. He is a graduate of the MFA program at The Actors Studio Drama School, where he trained in scene study, voice, movement, script analysis, and disciplined, moment-to-moment technique.

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.

Hello! I'm Jacob, a passionate actor and experienced acting teacher based in Los Angeles, California. With an MFA in Acting from The Ohio State University and years of professional experience in theatre and film, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my teaching practice.

Vandi Lynnae Enzor is a highly skilled and experienced private instructor with a diverse music and performing arts background. With a passion for teaching and helping students achieve their goals, Vandi has established herself as an exceptional instructor in the industry. Starting at the young age of 12, Vandi studied music at Los Medanos in Antioch, California.

**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.

Learn to move and improve, gain confidence, get in shape, and have fun doing so! Whether you are a beginner or just looking to refine your existing process and skills, I'm here to help you reach your goals!--It's what I do, and I love it (= I am an educator, choreographer, and professional dancer with 15+ years of teaching and industry experience both nationally and abroad.

Hi! I'm Kat! I'm a voice/acting teacher based out of New York and a Music Theatre and Film performer. I have been the lead in feature films, short films, international tours, and Off-broadway shows. As a teacher, many of my students have performed roles in regional theatres, been in films, led their worship groups, and even had one-person shows and solo concerts.

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.

I’m Vanessa, an award-winning actor, voice actor, and singer with over a decade of experience in performance and teaching. My work spans commercials, video games, animation, e-learning, film and television, as well as live and recorded singing. Before focusing on private coaching, I taught music, choir, and drama at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels.