about us
At the PAS, we are committed to providing world-class training grounded in leading acting, performance and public speaking techniques. Our mission is to equip every student with individually-oriented tools and skills needed to succeed in their field.
All of our instructors are graduates of internationally recognized academies like the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The Actor's Studio, Berklee, and The Second City; and bring years of experience as teaching artists. Their passion for the craft fuels their dedication not only to honing the next generation of exceptional performers but also to empowering individuals who want to elevate their communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
We pride ourselves on a pedagogy rooted in positive reinforcement, individualized attention, and the empowerment of each person’s voice — whether their voice belongs on-stage, in the boardroom, or in any environment where presence and clarity matter. Our approach nurtures confidence, cultivates creativity, and supports each student’s unique expression. We help you grow not only as performers, but as confident, articulate, and resilient professionals.
meet our team
victor marana
Artistic director | Coach/Actor
Victor is a SAG-E/AEA, bilingual/binational actor with over 15 years of experience in theatre, T.V. and voiceover in the U.S. and Mexico. His T.V. credits include co-star roles on Netflix, NBC, Starz+ and guest star roles for Mexico's Televisa/Univision. As a voice over actor, Victor has worked for T-Mobile, The Onion Podcast and Disney/Pixar Latinamerica. He is a graduate of the Masters in Theatre from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
He opened the PAS in 2017 with the main goal of sharing his expertise and helping actors reach their full potential through a positive and empowering pedagogy.
Coach/Agent
Sinead v. Monaghan
Irish Artist, Actor, Singer/Dancer Acting Coach, Voice Over Artist.
Founder of PS Creative Artists Management. Philippa Stapleton Agency. Representing actors and performers around the world. Teaching performers in all aspects of the Arts including exam work.
With over 16 years experience in teaching online (face to face) coaching/directing/teaching actors from all ages. Many actors now work successfully in TV shows, Feature Films, Short Films, Stage Productions and Commercials such as “The Vikings”, “Philomena”, “Wednesday”, “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”, “Cold Courage”, "Game of Thrones" and many more.
Trained in all aspects of Camera/ Stage work from an early age.I trained at the Focus Theatre (Stanislavski method) in Dublin for many years, With Tim McDonnell as my coach. The Focus Theatre was founded by Deirdre O’Connell. An Actor/Teacher/Director from New York who trained at The Actors Studio. She taught many actors including Gabriel Byrne.
Coach/Actor
Veronica del cerro
Veronica has been practicing, studying, and teaching drama and movement for over 25 years, bringing extensive experience to both her performance and pedagogical work. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech and a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, a foundation that allows her to blend rigorous actor training with a deep understanding of human behavior, emotion, and cognition.
Her professional theatre credits include work with the Pittsburgh Public Theater in The Importance of Being Earnest and the Shakespeare Theatre in Othello, among other productions. These experiences have shaped her artistic approach and strengthened her commitment to truthful, disciplined, and emotionally grounded performance.
jack tutt
Coach/Actor
Jack graduated from the MA Actor Training and Coaching programme at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in December 2022. Before graduating, he made his directorial debut with Curtain Call Creative on their 2022 stage production of Made In Dagenham: The Musical. In 2014, Jack graduated from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts with a BA (Hons) Acting, having previously graduated from the One Year Acting Intensive Course at Performance Preparation Academy, Guildford.
jimena herrero
Coach/Actor
Jimena Herrero holds an MFA degree from the Actors Studio Drama School and has enriched her craft through diverse acting workshops worldwide. Her training includes immersion in various acting techniques such as Grotowski (Italy), Barba (Cuba), Clown (Mexico City/NYC), and Butoh (Italy), among others. With a versatile portfolio spanning both stage and screen, Jimena has showcased her talent in notable productions including "Adam and The Water" (Dir. Matthew Appleby), "The Metamorphosis of Ismaila Ba" (Dir. Malik Isasis), "Goodbye Grandpa" (Dir. Emiliano Casanova), and "Distillation" (Dir. Diana Salgado).
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elisa alemparte
Coach/Actor
Elisa Alemparte is a highly accomplished Latina actress, educator. Holding an MFA from the Actors Studio Drama School, she has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over a decade across Chilean theatre, film, and television. Her most recent feature film "Adam and the Water," receipt widespread recognition at esteemed festivals including the DCIFF, Maryland International Film Festival, Paris Independent Film Festival, and Manhattan Film Festival.
Luz Bermejo
Coach/Singer