Daphne Dennis - Drama Coach

Daphne was classically trained at New York University’s prestigious Drama Program and Circle in the Square. Daphne is a true veteran of the New York City stage, having performed in well over fifty productions. She has served as Company Manager and Managing Director for several theater companies and spent six years as a Member of the Board The Westside Repertory Theatre in New York City.

Daphne has performed in educational videos, infomercials and commercials, including the CLIO Award winning “Heigh Ho” spot. In addition, Daphne has written children’s plays performed by Children’s Theatrics, a NYC based Theater Company, and has directed several productions featuring young casts, including, Tartuffe, A Christmas Carol, and As You Will: Scenes and Sonnets from Shakespeare. Six of her original plays have been produced in NYC and regionally.

Daphne can work one-on-one with a student and focus on building confidence and teaching the necessary skills for performing in public. Age-appropriate coaching will boost self-esteem, improve physical discipline and coordination, build listening and attention skills, offer relaxation exercises to calm nerves and conquer stage fright jitters.

Whether the client is an actor preparing a monologue, a grade school student reading aloud in class or an executive making presentations to clients and colleagues, individual coaching will teach techniques to impart positive energy, communicate with clarity and above all, be heard.

Lynne Klunk - Piano Instructor

After graduating from Abington High School, Lynne went to Lebanon Valley College to obtain a degree in Music Education with a piano emphasis. Lynne taught general music to grades K-8 in the Philadelphia School District for 3 years. She taught general music, group piano, and chorus to middle school students in the Hatboro-Horsham School District for 7 years. Lynne spent 2 years at Upper Dublin High School and 4 years at Hatboro-Horsham High School as their Marching Band instructor. She has been a private piano instructor for 8 years.

Shannon Schiavo - Saxophone, Flute & Clarinet Instructor

Shannon has a Bachelor's degree in flute performance from Mansfield University and earned her teaching certificate from Moravian College. She has extensive performing experience in classical, chamber, and musical theater settings. She has taught group and private lessons for five years. She is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Flute Choir and is an instructor of the marching band and flute choir at Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ.

Eric Straley - Piano, Guitar & Drum Instructor

Eric Straley enjoys providing musical instruction to help others learn to play an instrument and to gain an appreciation for music in their lives. He received his degree from Jersey City State College, where he studied music theory, ear training, site reading, ensemble playing and performance, percussion instruments and guitar. He has provided private tutorial music lessons for students of all ages. He specializes in hands on instruction of drums, percussion and guitar.

Rich Cox - Voice, Guitar, Drums, Piano Instructor

Rich Cox : Vocal, Guitar
Born : Philadelphia PA
Voice/Guitar at age 12
Listened to Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Beatles, Hall and Oates, U2, and ....Iron Maiden?
Scarpell Voice Institute, Seth Riggs Vocal Method
Toured in Rock Band from 95 - 98
Wrote 2 records with LA Producer Steve Plunkett
Sold 40,000 CDs worldwide.
Several songs placed in T.V., movies, commercials.
Currently performing in and around Philadelphia, New York, D.C.
Some of Rich's songs are currently being recorded and released by European artists, including Poland's "answer to Avril Lavigne", Emi.
Has shared the stage with Bon Jovi, Patti Labelle, Randy Bachman(BTO, Guess Who), Boys II Men... George Bush Sr., Henry Kissinger...
Writes, sings, produces, records, performs