Our Instructors
Eleanor Vance
Acting Instructor
Eleanor Vance brings over 20 years of experience as a stage and screen actress to Thespian Arts Academy. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has performed in numerous productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. Her passion for nurturing young talent makes her a highly sought-after acting instructor.
Expertise Areas
- Method Acting
- Scene Study
- Character Development
- Improvisation
- Shakespearean Performance
Charles Dubois
Directing Instructor
Charles Dubois is an award-winning theatre director with a career spanning over three decades. He has directed productions in London's West End, Off-Broadway, and regional theatres across the UK. Charles is known for his innovative and collaborative approach to directing, empowering actors and designers to bring their best work to the stage.
Expertise Areas
- Script Analysis
- Actor Direction
- Stage Design
- Lighting Design
- Sound Design
Isabella Rossi
Vocal Coach
Isabella Rossi is a renowned vocal coach specializing in breath control, projection, and articulation for actors. She holds a Master's degree in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked with numerous professional actors, helping them to develop their vocal range and power.
Expertise Areas
- Vocal Technique
- Breath Control
- Projection
- Articulation
- Dialect Coaching
Kenji Tanaka
Stage Combat Instructor
Kenji Tanaka is a certified stage combat instructor with extensive experience in martial arts and sword fighting. He has choreographed fight scenes for numerous theatre and film productions and is passionate about teaching actors how to perform stage combat safely and effectively. Kenji studied at the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat.
Expertise Areas
- Swordsmanship
- Hand-to-Hand Combat
- Choreography
- Safety Protocols
- Weapon Handling
Olivia Montgomery
Movement and Dance Instructor
Olivia Montgomery is a celebrated choreographer and movement coach, bringing over 15 years of experience in contemporary dance and physical theatre. She has worked on a wide range of productions, from West End musicals to experimental dance pieces. Olivia specializes in helping actors connect with their bodies and express themselves through movement.
Expertise Areas
- Contemporary Dance
- Physical Theatre
- Movement for Actors
- Choreography
- Body Awareness
Samuel Hawthorne
Technical Theatre and Design Instructor
Samuel Hawthorne is a highly skilled technical theatre professional with extensive experience in set design, lighting, and sound. He has worked on numerous large-scale productions and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with aspiring technicians and designers. Samuel holds a degree in Theatre Design from the University of the Arts London.
Expertise Areas
- Set Design
- Lighting Design
- Sound Engineering
- Stage Management
- Production Management