Cathryn Sullivan
Acting Instructor

"Cathryn Sullivan is one of the top acting coaches in the nation," said a renowned casting director who casts for popular Disney shows, to a group attending a seminar who wanted to know how to help their children and teens reach their dreams. "Learn from her!" he said.
Cathryn coaches children and teen actors and has taught many stars (all who've taken from her for several years) that include Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock), Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place, Romona, Princess Protection Program), Madison Pettis (Corey in the House, Game Plan), Cody Linley (Hannah Montana, Dancing with the Stars, Hoot), Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Waverly Place), Ashley Boettcher (Aliens in the Attic), and Logan Miller (the newest Disney XD show on Disney "I'm in the Band"). And continues to stay in touch with all of them. She coaches many actors for all levels of acting and enjoys developing them and watching them grow.
Cathryn "Cathy" Sullivan started as a teenager doing speech tournaments and lead stage roles in high school, college, and county theater. "I took professional classes for years from many teachers. I finally found one brilliant and gifted teacher who really knew how to teach actors how to really improve their craft. After taking from him for three years and working in the film industry for a while, I became his partner and taught film and TV to adults. We taught seminars in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas for several years. My passion for being an actress grew into a deep love for directing and teaching. I took this and added to it the practical knowledge I have gained by being on dozens of sets all over the country. In my classes, we focus on the positives of the student's performance, but gently point out the problem areas of the actor and explain how to make those moments better. I love child and teen actors. I believe that if a child/teen has talent, I can help him or her develop or enhance a great imagination (a must for an actor), the ability to adapt well, and teach them many other skills that are required to be a professional actor. With a strong support system in place (their parents!), there is a great chance for success. I love helping actors reach their dreams!"