Having
arrived from England in 1998 Upstage founder Adrian Neil
decided to put his extensive acting training and experience
to good use. In April 1999 Upstage started out as part
of the South Pasadena Community Services program.
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"I
wanted the students to do all three disciplines
i.e. acting, dancing and singing because that's
how actors are taught in England. And the skills
learnt in the performing arts are so useful to young
people whatever future career they choose.".....
ADRIAN
NEIL ..
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In
2000 Suzan came onboard and brought with her extensive teaching
credentials and administrative skills. In 2004 Upstage became
an LLC and now consists of two year round schools and a
Summer Theatre Camp. |
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ABOUT
ADRIAN... |
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has been a professional actor and drama teacher for fifteen
years. He was born and educated in England completing a
BA (honors) at Leeds University and a Drama Diploma at the
Arts Educational Schools, London. |
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currently teaches drama at Fairburn, Westwood, Overland
and Rosewood elementary schools, as well as private coaching
and workshops for the Girl Scout Badge. Adrian has worked
extensively in film and television including 24, Ocean’s
13, Entourage, General Hospital, The King of Queens and
Frasier to name a few. |
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ABOUT
SUZAN... |
| Suzan
has had many years of experience as an actor and a teacher.
Film and television credits include My Girl 2, Haunted,
General Hospital, and the children’s show Cyberkidz.
She started Upstage La Canada in 2000 with founder Adrian
Neil. |
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addition to running Upstage, Suzan teaches in the Performing
Arts Academy at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles.
Suzan has had over 12 years of teaching experience. |
Before
moving to Los Angeles, Suzan competed on the nationally
ranked Indiana State University Gymnastics team, and was
a private gymnastics coach for children. |
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SUZAN |
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