Process, Preparation, Professionalism
Do your best work, now.
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As a creative artist, you need to develop a tried and true process that allows you to flourish in any performance challenge.
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This process is built layer upon layer through our curriculum. We teach you how to be authentic, available, inventive and spontaneous in this most human of art forms.
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We provide you the tools to approach dramatic text, auditions and improvisations with confidence.
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Finally, we instill you the necessary lifetime practices that are the hallmark of the evolving performing artist.
Teaching Artists
Andrew Tsao, Founder and Artistic Director
Over a thirty year professional career, Andrew has directed numerous prime time television shows, regional and international theatre productions. He served as an associate professor of drama where he taught in the prestigious MFA acting and directing programs.
Andrew was also head of the undergraduate drama program, led study abroad programs and was voted by students as one of UW's Favorite Professors.
His unique experience as a director and professor give him a singular insight into the inner workings of the actor's process.
Hailey Henderson, Lead Instructor
Hailey is a Seattle-based performer, director and educator with a distinguished career in the theater. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Washington, where she also served as adjunct professor and guest lecturer.
Hailey's acclaimed one-woman show Blackout won the "Best Drama" award at the United Solo Festival at Theatre Row in New York City in 2023.
She is also a proud member of the Actors Equity Association. As a working actor for over 15 years, Henderson brings high expectations, a brisk energy and technique-focused teaching to her students.
Alana Cheshire, Instructor
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Alana received a BS in Vocal Performance/Theatre from the top-ranked Indiana University’s Jacob School of Music.
After working professionally in theatre and film across the Southeast and Midwest for several years, she moved to Seattle to earn her MFA in Acting from the University of Washington’s Professional Acting Training Program in 2019.
Since then, Alana has continued to work as a live performer, has acted on screen for clients including Microsoft and Meta, and has narrated several audiobooks (under multiple names.) As a teaching artist, she believes in the power of helping students find their personal process to unlock their own honest, unique, and genuine artistry.
Inquiries
The Studio Seattle location:
The Phinney Center
6532 Phinney Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103
206-717-3115
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