Trained on New York's own stages
James Calleri
An award-winning New York casting director whose credits span Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television, recognized for discovering and developing exceptional talent.
Lisa Donadio
Lisa Donadio is an acclaimed casting director and co-founder of Alldaffer/Donadio Casting. Donadio’s New York casting credits include “Stereophonic,” “A Strange Loop,” “Downstate” and “Heroes of the Fourth Turning.”
Claire Karpen
An accomplished acting coach and educator known for helping actors develop authentic performances through scene study, audition preparation, and professional career guidance.
Martin de Maat
A highly respected improvisation teacher and former faculty member at The Second City, remembered for his influential work training performers in character, spontaneity, and comedic performance.
Mick Napier
An acclaimed improviser, director, and author, as well as founder of The Annoyance Theatre, known for his innovative approach to improvisation and performance training.