Faculty | Acting

Jack Gillett

Jack Gillett discovered his passion for acting at a young age, nurtured during his time at Gresham’s Senior School in Norfolk, U.K., where he eagerly participated in numerous professional-grade productions spanning theatre and musical theatre, including renowned works like Les Mis and Miss Saigon. Following his high school tenure, Jack pursued further education at L.A.M.D.A. […]

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Tristan Manning

Tristan, an accomplished actor with a passion for teaching, brings a unique blend of experience and dedication to the classroom. Having honed his craft on Vancouver’s vibrant stage, he empowers students with confidence, patience, and a welcoming spirit. With personalized guidance, Tristan helps aspiring actors conquer weaknesses, fostering an environment where they can discover their

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Jaycie Dotin

Jaycie Dotin is an accomplished stage, film, and television actor with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is a dual citizen but originally hails from Akron, Ohio. As a young girl, Jaycie was inspired to become a professional entertainer by her father, Richard Dotin, the lead vocalist/keyboard player of the Billboard

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Bill MacDonald

William is one of Vancouver’s most experienced and versatile actors. He has over 142 IMDb credits; mostly guest star and supporting roles, recurring roles, and even 2 series regular roles. William just finished a season as Principal Featherhead in the very popular TV series “Riverdale” Since 2017 alone, William has appeared in over 57 episodes

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Todd Thomson

As an actor for over twenty years, Todd has worked extensively in theatre and film and television. As a company member of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival for ten seasons, Todd performed in over twenty Shakespeare productions. Highlights include, Orlando in As You Like It, Caliban in The Tempest, Orsino in Twelfth Night

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Nicholas Coombe

Nicholas Coombe, a fresh face in the entertainment industry, has swiftly become a notable figure in the world of acting. In The Wilds, he delivers a compelling performance as Josh Herbert, a talkative and hypochondriacal teenager facing the challenges of being stranded on a mysterious island. The season introduces a new dynamic with a group

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June Laporte

June began working professionally in theatre at the age of eight, enrolling in various acting, singing, and dancing (ballet/pointe/tap/jazz) classes. Performances took place at Theater Under The Stars, The Alley Theater, and Miller Outdoor Theatre while growing up. Some of June’s productions were “To Kill A Mockingbird“, the regional premiere of “Spring Awakening“, and “Bloody

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Sean Depner

Sean Depner (Born March 12, 1993) is a Canadian Actor who has starred in a number of TV shows as of the 2010s. He is best known as portraying a main antagonist by the name of Bret Weston Wallis in the later seasons of the CW’s TV show Riverdale (2017-present), as well as portraying Viktor,

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NIC Acting Faculty - Michelle Allen

Michelle Allen

Michelle Allen has lived and worked in the Canadian Film and Television Industry for more than forty years. She formed the first Background casting company in BC in 1983, and began casting Principal roles for Film and Television in 1986. Michelle is exceptionally proud and pleased to have worked with two-time Academy Award-winning Director Alejandro

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Instructor Alexander Steele Zonjic

Alexander Steele Zonjic

Alexander Steele Zonjic is an actor, playwright and producer, born and proudly raised in Windsor, Ontario. Alexander has spent the majority of his little life in pursuit of acting excellence. A graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School, Alexander has also trained abroad at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Ecole Philipe Gaulier in

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