STEFANO DiMATTEO Creative Director/ Acting Coach
Originally from Toronto Ontario, began acting in Vancouver, where he studied his craft at the Lyric School for Acting while pursuing his career full time. Stefano’s first love is the stage but spends his time primarily working in Film & TV. Some of his credits include, lead + guest starring roles in ALPHAS, NIKITA, THE FIRM, FLASHPOINT, THE BOONDOCK SAINT II: ALL SAINTS DAY, THE CUTTING EDGE 3, THE LIZZIE McGUIRE MOVIE, LOST GIRL, STAR-GATE ATLANTIS and many more. He was also seen in the award winning T.V. mini-series, ACROSS THE RIVER TO MOTOR CITY, not to mention a co-starring role in George A. Romero’s most recent addition to the DEAD series SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD.
In 2008 Stefano directed/wrote and co-produced his first short film entitled: “Communication Breakdown”. A romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of dating in the 21st century, which had its world premiere at the Canadian Film Festival, followed by a screening at the prestigious Maui Film Festival and eventually winning him a Best Short Film award at the MIFF Film Festival.
Stefano has been working with actors as a private coach for the last 12 years and is excited and eager to bring the wealth of his years of experience and knowledge to The Actors Room in Vaughan – with the hope of inspiring his students to find not only their own voice but also their own path. “Acting is not a destination, but a continuous process to discover more not only about ourselves but the world around us. It opens our eyes to doors previously closed to sight.”
Killjoys
Saving Hope
Venice Film Festival
Boondocks Saints 2
LANDY CANNON - Acting Coach - (Adults)
Landy Cannon brings with him over 30 years of active film and tv experience. In his on-camera class, you'll learn what's needed on screen from his broad-reaching knowledge, experience, and relationships with key industry insiders. Learn to become the character as you're guided into deeper performances each week by one of the kindest and most generous souls around.
ruth goodwin - Acting Coach
Ruth Goodwin is a Toronto based actor, writer, producer, and director. As an actor she best for her roles on Global TV’s Private Eyes and Netflix’s Wedding Season. Other credits include on Baroness Von Sketch, Workin’ Moms, Murdoch Mysteries, Designated Survivor and more…
Ruth is also part a Founding Artist of The Howland Theatre Company in Toronto, where her work on stage has gained significant critical acclaim over the last ten years - including four Dora Mavor Moore Awards, three “Best of Toronto Fringe Festival” Awards and a Theatre Critics Choice Award. She also earned a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for her popular improvised stage show, Entrances and Exits, co-starring Colin Mochrie, Andrew Phung and Elizabeth Johnston and she has been named a “Top Artist to Watch” by The Toronto Star and Now Magazine.
KIMIA KARACHI - Acting Coach
Kimia Karachi is an Iranian-Canadian actor, dancer and choreographer based in Toronto.
Kimia is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Theatre, Performance and Drama Studies program, and has worked closely as Production Coordinator and Artistic Director for Hart House Theatre’s Festival of Dance and student-led Drama Festivals.
With 20 years of dance experience, Kimia’s work as an actor focuses on using movement and physical performance techniques. Kimia is thankful to be a part of the team at The Actors Room, and to teach the next generation of actors!
Isabella Sprovieri - Acting Coach
With nearly a decade of acting/voice acting experience and ongoing studies in cinema and film at York University, Isabella is not just a mentor but a guide ready to share her knowledge and passion for acting with emerging talent. She understands the eagerness and the challenges of starting and continuing an acting journey and is here to support and inspire.
As excited as Isabella is to be a student and team member at the Actors Room, she is also extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to encourage actors to believe in themselves and grow their confidence. Her emphasis on instilling confidence in the classroom through individualized versatile acting approaches enables students to express themselves creatively and incorporate it into their performances, generating personal and unique performances that stand out.
SAMANTHA CAMPBELL - Acting Coach
Samantha works on and off-screen, taking shifts as an Actor or as a Writer/Producer. She recently graduated from the film program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her competitive background in figure skating during her youth, instilled in her the values of discipline and hard work; understanding they go hand in hand with success in the Film and TV industry. She was a student of The Actors Room a decade ago and is happy to be back in class.
CHRISTY DAVIS - Creative Assistant
Christy Davis is a wizard of organization and artistry all bundled up into one. Part strategist, part administrator and part performer. Her passions range from the performing arts, to working with children, to administration and communications, to fiction writing and editing, all the way to financial management.
She is absolutely enthralled to be a part of The Actors Room, both as a student and as a team member. She is thrilled to be able to contribute her talent to its growth and to seeing young people get inspired and equipped to pursue their own dreams.
Robert Mauriel - Studio Photographer
Rob has been a friend of The Actors Room for years and his skills as a headshot photographer rival the best. Rob's experience as an actor and a long-time photographer have given him a keen eye for lighting and composition, and for bringing out fantastically dynamic results from each client. Not to mention his friendly personality puts anyone at ease.
*Rob we be offering a special rate exclusive to The Actors Room and its clients, for Headshot photography. Book Now: Avail space - See link below - for those looking to take the next step in their professional development as an actor, take advantage of this opportunity.
Cost: $350 - 2 hr session - 4 to 5 looks, 3 edited photos - Any number of remaining images can be purchased
