School of Theater

Edward Monaghan has been involved in the health/fitness and martial arts fields as a professional for over 35 years. He holds multiple degrees from the University of Kentucky and UCLA specializing in movement, theater, and eastern philosophy. Ed has worked as a professional fight... Continue reading »

Anthony Nikolchev grew up in California’s Bay Area, cut his teeth in Central Europe, and holds a dual degree in theater and something like bioethics from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He's an actor, writer, director for theater, film and experiential movement performance,... Continue reading »

Daniel Passer creates work as a performer, writer and director.  For the past 12 years, Daniel has been a lead Clown and Comedy Conceptor for Cirque du Soleil and Dragone Entertainment. He was the comedy and clown act designer for Cirque’s critically acclaimed “Zarkana”... Continue reading »

Originally from Philadelphia, Heidi has made her home in Los Angeles since 2001, and has enjoyed working as an actress, teacher, director and expert vocal coach across the US for the past two decades. She was certified as a Designated Linklater Voice Teacher by Master Teacher Kristin Linklater... Continue reading »

Julie Shelton is an AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique (AT) and a graduate of the Alexander Technique Institute of Los Angeles (ATI LA).  Julie teaches AT privately to a variety of clients in the greater Los Angeles area from ages 8 to 92.  Julie has been a guest... Continue reading »

Born and raised in Chicago, Adam J. Smith began acting and public speaking in high school, during which time he became a State Champion and National Semi-Finalist in Original Oratory. He then attended Duke University, where he graduated magna cum laude with degrees in theater and economics. He... Continue reading »

Performer and writer Kalean Ung (she/her) is an award-winning multi- disciplinary theater artist whose professional career ranges from Shakespeare to experimental theater to contemporary opera and solo performance. She has performed at The Kirk Douglas Theatre, Disney Hall, REDCAT, The Getty... Continue reading »