Faculty
Tasya Teles
Currently playing Nat on the hit comedy, Jonesy, and recently sas Echo on the CW series, The 100, Tasya has fast become a performer with lots of eyes on her career, Known for her extensive training and ability to make the difficult seem effortless, this creative powerhouse is now expanding her creative energies to writing and producing as well. Her training in Los Angeles and Vancouver has been diverse and consistent.
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Devyn is an accomplished actor, stunt performer, and voice-over artist. She’s worked closely with Steven Spielberg on The BFG, with Andy Sirkis on The Planet of the Apes, and performed roles on the animated series My Little Pony and Beyblade Burst. Some of Devyn’s more noteable credits include Godzilla, Once Upon a Time, Skyskraper, Supernatural, Arrow, Leminy Snickets: A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Predator, and X-Files, X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
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Max Loyd-Jones
With roles on both Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett as Lt. Reed, and Blue Eyes in the War for the Planet of the Apes, Max has been a part of some amazing franchises. His impressive resume is reflective of his work ethic and commitment to being a story teller’s story teller. We are thrilled to have him share his knowledge and wisdom with our students and community.
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Mabel Clements
Mabel Clements studied a 3 year BA (Acting) at the world renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She has since worked with some of London and New York’s top theatres including The Young Vic, The Old Vic, London’s West End and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mabel’s voiceover career began with the Harry Potter films as a child, and has included Skyfall, Bohemian Rhapsody and Beauty and the Beast to name a few. Mabel has taught acting and voice for over a decade and is excited to be joining Story Institute.
Michael Coleman
An award winning writer/actor/producer, Michael has performed professionally on television, film, stage, video games, radio, and cartoons. He is the founder of Rebel West Pictures. Michael’s played the dwarf, Happy, on ABC’s Once Upon a Time. Michael has also performed roles on X-Men: Evolution, Hello Kitty, DBZ, Inuyasha, Hamtaro, Supernatural, Smallville, Stargate, and many other popular shows.
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Siobhan Williams
Siobhan was first seen on the CBC’s internationally acclaimed series, ‘Heartland’, followed by a recurring role on The Cartoon Network’s live-action series, ‘Level Up’. She has performed leading roles on numerous films and series, notably John Cassar’s ‘Forsaken’ with Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, and Demi Moore, and AMC’s acclaimed series ‘Hell on Wheels. Siobhan has recently played lead and regular roles on ‘Scared lies’, ‘The Deadly Class’, ‘ Billy the Kid’, and the exciting new video game ‘The Quarry’.
Peter New
Peter is committed to making his own work happen, by writing and performing in independent films, including co-producing some of those old cabaret sketches and popping them online twenty years after the fact.
Rusty Nixon
Writer/Director/Editor Rusty Nixon is an accomplished filmmaker who wrote and directed both Death Rumble and A.M.I. and has worked on both mainstream productions and independent films. His diverse resume and extensive skills in mutliple facets of storytelling are a tremendous resource for the students who train here at Story Institute.
Beth Cantor
Beth Cantor is a local actor, and writer. She’s not your average improv instructor. Having years of experience in live performance, both in theatre and with the comedy troupe The ScriptTeasers, she has said she can’t imagine a better job. She has a knack for creating a safe and exciting environment to explore the importance of play. With a keen interest in therapy and mental health, she encourages those around her to push themselves out of their comfort zones, while focusing on impulse, active listening, and spontaneity.
James Challis
James got his start as a Producer, learning the key elements of lighting, camera, and editing before immersing himself into the acting side of the industry. His credits include both stage and camera work and this diverse storyteller is well versed on what is needed from both sides of the camera.
Joel McCarthy
Joel is one of Vancouver’s most respected and recognized independent filmmakers. His projects have received critical praise and his support and connection to our local film community is unparalleled. This accomplished director and instructor is a wonderful member of our team.
Nikko Harris
Nikko found success in film and television before he graduated his own diploma program with a great role on a popular animated series. After graduating Nikko has found more success on shows like the CW’s Nancy Drew and he now developing his own comedy series
James Douglas
James Douglas is an actor, writer and producer, known for The Doctor’s Case (2018), Wicked Ways TV (2021) and Wilds to Riches (2013). James originally received acting training at the University of Victoria and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. James was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Victoria, and in 2004 completed one year of graduate coursework at the university’s Theatre department.
JP Winslow
Best known for his performance as Sherlock Holmes in the movie The Doctor’s Case based on a Stephen King story, JP is an accomplished performer with incredible experience on stage and on camera. JP’s ability to write, produce, and perform his own professional shows offers invaluable experience and knowledge to our students.
Courtney Anderson
This talented performer graduated from Story institute’s Professional Actor diploma program and she now leads our youth programs in Prince George.
Roxanne Dagenais
This amazing artist specializes in teaching the standard US Dialect that is required for nearly every production in Vancouver. Her workshops are incredibly popular and we are honoured to include her on our team of creative instructors.
Cassidy Bot
Cassidy Bot-Devire is a professional actor, director, and writer with over a decade of experience in the film, TV, and theatre industry. With the skills gained through years of training and application, she uses her knowledge of both stage and screen to develop actors of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Cassidy makes it her mission to connect with students on a personal level, bringing out their full potential and building the skills they need to succeed.
Kirby Morrow
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Kirby Morrow trained in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout his career, he also trained in Vancouver, Paris, Dublin, Toronto and Los Angeles. Reaching a successful stature in both on camera and animation voice-overs, he was a highly sought-after guest at animation, science fiction and Comicon conventions around the world.
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