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Meet Our Teachers

Here is the list of all available ONLINE private lessons/coaching sessions at The Secret Theatre Academy:

Claire McClain
Drama and Acting Coach
Claire McClain is a Missouri born, NYC based actress with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The New School for Drama. She has been teaching at Secret Theatre since 2016.
Devon Meddock
Singing, Piano, and Music Theory
Devon Meddock holds a Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance/Music Theatre and an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University’s Steinhardt School.
Joy Donze
Drama, Acting Coaching, and Shakespare
I currently work with kids in the New York City education system facilitating after-school programs focused on building leadership skills and social awareness through the Arts.
Mary Lauren
Drama, Tap, and Musical Theatre
Mary Lauren has had work seen in NY, NJ, CA, and NM. She has her BFA in theatre, with a musical theatre concentration. She has directed children for 15+ years.
Richard Mazda
Drama, Acting Coach, and Shakespare
Richard Mazda is a UK born actor, writer and director who is now a proud American. He was the Artistic Director of the Secret which he founded and built in 2007.
Kaila Wooten
Actor, Singer and Musician
Kaila Wooten believes the voice is an instrument just like any other. She got her start singing sessions in Nashville and she now teaches private voice lessons to all ages. BFA (NYU) www.kailabrooke.com
Joy Donze
Drama, Acting Coaching, and Shakespare
I currently work with kids in the New York City education system facilitating after-school programs focused on building leadership skills and social awareness through the Arts.
Mary Lauren
Drama, Tap, and Musical Theatre
Mary Lauren has had work seen in NY, NJ, CA, and NM. She has her BFA in theatre, with a musical theatre concentration. She has directed children for 15+ years.