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ELAINE BREWER-WHITEebwElaine teaches improvisation from the inside out - improv has been her passion and her specialty for over 25 years. She was one of the original members of the first Theatresports troupe in North America, The Loose Moose Theatre Co., in Calgary, Alberta, where she first learned the craft from improv guru, Keith Johnstone. She later performed with Vancouver Theatresports League, and is currently Artistic director of 'The Comedy Factory', a corporate entertainment company, specializing in customized improv performances. Learning the core values of improvisation creates a paradigm shift in thinking and behavior. Actors who learn these skills develop much greater confidence, know how to think outside the box for character work, and know how to take risks, in film, on stage, and in life.

SARAH-JANE REDMONDsarah-janeSARAH-JANE REDMOND is one of Vancouver's premiere actors with leads on Da Vinci's Inquest & Alienated & major roles with Spielberg & James Cameron. She is a coach, Artist in Residence, Mentor & provides a Scholarship.

GABRIEL THOMAS CARTERGabriel Thomas Carter is an inspired and caring instructor who has worked as private coach and as an instructor with The Stella Adler Conservatory (Marlon Brando's teacher). He was also in charge of directing clients at The Don Buchwald Agency to help them achieve their maximum commercial potential -at Buchwald he coached with many high profile actors, notably: Ally Sheedy, Anthony Arkin, Billy Crudup, and Mary Stuart Masterson.

LINDA DARLOWlinda darlowLINDA DARLOW is one of Vancouver's best actors & most distinguished teachers. Linda has worked with Toni Collette, James Woods & Nicolette Sheridan & taught 1000s of actors. Great insight & high standards.

STELLINA RUSICHstellinaSTELLINA RUSICH has played opposite Ray Liotta, Danny Aiello & Martin Sheen. Leo nominated, she is recurring in Monk (Tony Shalhoub) & has worked in countless series & commercials. Stellina inspires great acting, & loves to help actors get jobs!  

TRISH ALLENtrish_allen.jpgTRISH ALLEN(M.F.A), renowned Voice Coach, has taught at UBC &other acclaimed institutions. Trish has worked as an actor & director for over 25 yrs & helped Vancouver's top actors find their voice.  

NATHANIEL DEVEAUXnathanielNATHANIEL DEVEAUX is a Leo Award winner for his work on the much lauded Da Vinci's Inquest and was nominated for his role on Spielberg's Taken. With training at Lee Strasberg Theater Institute (NYC), Ivanna Chubbuck Studio (L.A. & Vancouver) and numerous workshops with Larry Moss, Nathaniel has both a classical and innovative knowledge of training for acting in all mediums. Among the luminaries he has had the pleasure of sharing the screen with are Oscar winners Sidney Poitier, John Voight, Louis Gossett Jr. and James Earl Jones. He understands what needs to be done to find success in Film & TV-- use the tried & true craft of Theatre! Nathaniel challenges & inspires actors to greatness.

HENRY MAHhenry_mahHenry Mah has been involved in the local film and television scene for decades. He is a respected actor and is been a facilitator for The Performers Master. Henry has worked with such noted actors as Bill Pullman, Leslie Neilsen, Ashton Kutcher and many others. Henry is a supportive instructor who focuses on helping his students give honest reactive performances.  

INGRID TORRANCEingridLeo Award nominated, Ingrid Torrance started acting in high school in North Vancouver, B.C. She has had a great career that has taken her to locations in France, The Czech Republic, Mexico, New York, and Dallas. Her credits include lead roles in feature films, and regular and recurring roles in series. She is a gifted and passionate instructor who is also enjoys working as an onset coach.  

LIZ MCLAUGHLINlizLiz comes to School Creative with 26 years of professional experience in theatre, film television and radio. She has worked in the US, Europe and across Canada. She was a member of the Free Will Players Shakespeare Company in Edmonton for 7 years and has worked at the Citadel Theatre, Theatre Network, Persephone Theatre, The Globe Theatre, The Grand Theatre, PI Theatre, The Gateway and The Firehall Theatre to name a few.
Liz has been a member of the Vancouver film and television scene for the last 10 years. Appearing in such shows as Criminal Minds, Smallville, Masters of Horror, Dead Zone, Millennium, Breaking News, The Outer Limits and Sleepwalkers. As well as a number of radio drama credits with the CBC.
Liz has recently returned from Washington DC where she received her MFA in classical acting with the world renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Her passion for the craft of acting led her into the world of coaching about 10 years ago. Liz has taught at Simon Fraser University, The Citadel Theatre School and Stage Polaris (Edmonton), St Albert Children’s Theatre. As far as Liz is concerned there is nothing as exciting as an actor at work on their craft. She brings this philosophy to the Students at School Creative.
 

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