The team at Dearing Acting Studio strives to live every day by our values.
We act with passion. We center everything in love. We progress through pursuing mastery.
The Guardians
Nimble and decisive leadership team tasked with ensuring every choice made is in alignment with our mission, vision and values.
Matthew Dearing
President & Chief Listening Officer
Author, speaker and professional development coach to elite performers, executives, and anyone aspiring toward greatness. Founder of Dearing Entertainment LLC, Dearing Acting Studio, PHX Casting, and Chaos Comedy Improv.
Leeann Dearing
Co-founder
Actress, entrepreneur and proud homeschool mom. Co-founder of the mom-centric performance and viral video company Leeann & Michelle.
Brian Sweeney
Chief Operating Officer
Actor, speaker and professional development coach. Founding member of Dearing Acting Studio, President and founder of Lighthouse Theater and performance director for PHX Casting and Chaos Comedy Improvisation.
Studio Crew
Behind the scenes team dedicated to personal growth and committed to creating a safe and inspiring studio environment.
Daniel Navabi
Han Servais
Jenni Solderg
Amber Schwartz
Rachel Primrose
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