Our Team

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

Instructor, author, speaker and professional development coach to elite performers, executives, and anyone aspiring toward greatness. Founder of Dearing Entertainment LLC, Dearing Acting Studio, and PHX Casting.

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

Instructor, speaker and professional development coach. Founding member of Dearing Acting Studio, and performance director for PHX Casting.
Amputee warrior and coma survivor.

Studio Crew

Behind the scenes team dedicated to personal growth and committed to creating a safe and inspiring studio environment.

Alex Gordon – Teachers Assistant – Kids & Teens Script

Alexia Faith – Teachers Assistant – Kids & Teens Improv

Riley Meyer – Instructor – Kids & Teens Improv.

Garrett Rader – Social Media Team

Lawrence Trice Jr. – Social Media Team

Mia Habaue & Scarlett Murray – Teen Social Interns

Now that you’ve made it this far.

Let’s get you enrolled.