About Us
ALEJANDRA FLORES
I studied acting and theatre with some of
the best teachers/directors in Mexico
City . I graduated from the Conservatory
of Theatre of the National University of
Mexico. I have lived in California for 20
years and I’m interested in establishing
in my own community a theatre group that
will perform continuously. My
understanding is that actors and
directors that love this art form are the
ones that have the duty to carry on this
wonderful art. Theatre in this city is
mainly used to showcase actors for film,
when it should be an essential part of our
lives. Members of the Academy should
be able to take classes, create their own
pieces, and perform them for their
friends and family. Art is key to creating a
healthy and peaceful society.
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LA THEATRE ACADEMY
SUMMER CAMP PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
SHANNON GARRISON has been a teacher at Solano Avenue School in Los Angeles for the past thirteen years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and a recipient of the prestigious Milken National Educator Award. Shannon has extremely high expectations for all students and stresses student effort, academic rigor, accountability, and growth in her classroom. She is the school’s Title I and English Learner Coordinator, Science Lead Teacher, Writing Coordinator, and President of the School Site Council. She provides professional development to teachers and parents, and works with pre-service and new teachers through the state’ s Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program.ha |
AZALIA CORREA She was born in México. She earned her degrees at Instituto Arte Escénico (acting), the Nacional Autonomous University of México (directing) and Theatre of Arts TOA (performing arts), Hollywood; alongside teachers like Oscar Ledesma, Jorge Acosta, Luis Tavira, Ludwik Margules, José Luis Ibáñez, Lech Gorzynski- Hellwig, to name a few.. Her jobs on screen as a host of television inclued "¿Cómo hacer excursionismo?" and "Te Toca". Several soap operas including "Los años perdidos” and “La última esperanza”. On stage she has performed in more than 30 plays like "Lubidulia", "El Quijote de la Mancha " and "Salon Mexico”. Today, in addition to the theater and television, she apply her skills as a makeup artist, costume designer, choreographer, floor manager, dubbing (e.g., Desperate Housewives, Grey’ s Anatomy) and voice-overs. She is been teaching for over 20 years, hoping to pass along some of that passion on to others through her teachings. Her overall objective, however, is to guide, support and inspire students to be more sensitive, creative and establish higher self esteem through performing arts. |
BRADY DANDINO is a talented singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Toledo, OH, He studied Musical Theater at Kent State University and received his BA of Performing Arts from The University Of Toledo. His background in live performance has given him the tools to provide exciting and excellent instruction for many performers. As a Singer/Songwriter, he's had some successes with song placement into some independent films. As an entertainer, he is a favorite for Carnival Cruise Lines as one of their premier Piano Bar Entertainers. When Brady lived in Phoenix, AZ, he received "The New Times Pick for Best Piano Bar Entertainer". Brady is currently the Musical Director for The Science Of Mind Spiritual Center of Los Angeles and performs independently for private and corporate events as well and he enjoys performing for area nursing and convalescent homes. He teaches Piano and Voice privately and produces many up and coming artists in his studio. |
Charles "Chuck" Maa graduated Chapman University with a BFA in dance. Chuck has been active with his crew (Instant Noodles) in the Bboy (Break dancing) community for over 7 years. The past 3 years Chuck has been pursuing his dance career in Hollywood, being represented by DDO artist agency. His work ranges from music videos and television commercials to stage shows and competitions. |
TED OWENS Artist and musician. Award winning watercolorist and instructor for more than 30 years. A third generation artist,Ted started painting at the age of 7, later creating and designing CD artwork, packaging for a national food product as well as artwork on print. |
JESSEN NOVIELLO Jessen was able to train under the wings of world champion martial artists such as Joe Lewis, John Maynard, Ernest "the Cat" Miller and Bobby Franklin. Jessen continued to amaze the martial arts community throughout his young career by winning his first national title at the age of thirteen and his first International title at the age of eighteen. Today, he is renown in the martial arts arena with three world titles in the North American Sport Karate Association in fighting and forms. He studied at the Universtiy of North Carolina at Wilmington where he received a B.A. in Theatre. Jessen finally moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue his dreams. Within only one year of living in Los Angeles, he booked the MTV show "the Final Fu" and a musical called "Cheer" by the 33 Tony Award winning company Rich Frankel Productions. |
ALEJANDRA FLORES has appeared in almost 40 theatrical productions, mostly in lead roles. She has worked with the Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum, Cornerstone Theatre Company, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts and Cal State University to name a few. She received a Drama –Logue Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater and a Cesar Award for supporting actress. Her most important film credits include: Friends with Money, Fun with Dick and Jane, El Salvador and A Walk in the Clouds. Her television credits include 24, ER, Nip/Tuck, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Brothers and Sisters, The Shield, Justice, Summerland, The Guardian and a recurring role in The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS (2002-2004). Alejandra has directed many major theatrical productions such as the Christmas play Too Many Tamales for The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (11 consecutive years). Blood Wedding for Cal State LA and Aguila Real at Occidental College. Alejandra also hosted and produced the Community Affairs show Foro 22 on KWHY-TV, a show that ran for 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Conservatory of Theatre (CUT) at the National University of Mexico, UNAM. Alejandra is proud to be the recipient of the Artist-in- Residence (AIR) Program and the prestigious City of Los Angeles (COLA) Individual Artist Fellowship grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs 2008-2009. She is the founder of The Los Angeles Theatre Academy, a non profit theatrical / educational organization for all ages. |
CARLOS BROWN earned a Bachelors of Arts from the San Carlos Academy in Mexico. He has worked for such Mexican soap operas like "Cuna de Lobos" and "Carrousel de Las Americas" . His films credits include "Like Water for Chocolate" for which he received and Ariel Award and "A Walk in the Clouds" . Mr Brown was also nominated for an Emmy Award as Assistant Costume Designer for the series "Six Feet Under" . He has been designing for theatre and commercials for the last 10 years. |
