THIS IS US
OUR PEOPLE
Servant leadership. Mastery mindset.
The Guardians
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 Improv.
SHEA TOEPEL
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 Improv.
JOEY SWEENEY
Chief of Staff
Actor, Speaker and professional development coach. 1st assistant to studio president, casting coordinator for PHX Casting and director of communications at Dearing Acting Studio.
OUR CREW
OUR PROCESS
Dearing training works; for actors, celebrities, CEO’s, moms & dads, kids, teens, doctors, engineers and everyone in between – because the same core principles that go into being great on stage or film – apply directly to leadership, sales, communication and life itself.
STEP 1
Be a great listener
Listening is at the core of every training, every session, everytime. Listening is the key to being authentic as an actor and in life.
STEP 3
Technique and Performance
Learn, practice and repeat specific techniques proven to enhance performance and confidence in any profession. Programs and lessons are designed to get you on your feet. Less talking, more doing.
STEP 2
Choose your own path
The only guaranteed path to success is the one you pave for yourself. We simply provide guidance in exposing personal weaknesses and then help you navigate through them. No cookie cutter classes, no gimmicks, no excuses.
STEP 4
Mastery Mindset
There are no shortcuts; the secret to leveling up in life is a commitment to 1% improvement every day. Master your craft, master your life and never stop
improving.
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