Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Sarah Butler O'Brecht

Sarah Butler O'Brecht is an actor, dancer, singer, teacher, and choreographer. After training at Tisch School of the Arts' program CAP21 and American Theater Dance in New York City, Sarah received her BA in Honours English and French and BEd. from the University of New Brunswick before moving to Toronto. Her performance credits include Tillie Boulter in Anne of Green Gables and Larkspur in Alice Through the Looking Glass (Charlottetown Festival), Belinda in Johnny Belinda (Smile), Mona in Chicago (Stage West), Ophelia in Hamlet, Little Sally in Urinetown (Stageworks), and Guys and Dolls (Segal Centre). Sarah's television credits include So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Reign and Warehouse 13. In addition to performing on stage and screen, Sarah is passionate about sharing her love for the arts and storytelling with students of all ages! As a teacher and choreographer, Sarah has worked with The SPACE Toronto, The Stage Door Academy, Arts Express, Gala Ballet Company, InterAction Children’s Theatre, and many other organizations and institutions. She can't wait to see you in class!

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Justin Bott

Justin Bott is a Toronto based performer who is passionate about good honest storytelling. Work has taken Justin all over the country and all the way to Osaka Japan. He is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts and has worked professionally in musicals big and small, contemporary plays as well as Shakespeare. Justin has taught classes and workshops for ages 17 and under with JRP Acting School as well as The Classical Theatre Project. For maore about Justin and has recent work go to www.justinbott.com or follow him on Twitter @jeybott.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Emily Vick Agnew

Emily Vick Agnew is a singer, dancer and teacher originally from New Jersey. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Masters in Elementary Education as well as a certificate in cabaret performance from Yale University. In addition to teaching music to young children, Emily has performed all over the world. She was a dancer and puppeteer with New York City's LaMama Theatre Company, Loco7 working in both Manhattan and in South America. She worked with Nickelodeon as Dora the Explorer touring Canada, US, Asia and New Zealand. Emily has sung at the Kennedy Center and the White House and has participated in numerous originally recordings. Additionally she has produced her own shows in The NY Fringe Festival, The Lower Ossington Theatre, and the Markeim Arts Center. She is a proud mom to two young children and believes music and drama class has the potential to not only be fun and engaging, but also an amazing opportunity for growth and learning.