Dearing Acting Studio · Phoenix, Arizona

The people who run the room

Founded in 2007 by Matthew Dearing, Leeann Dearing and Brian Sweeney. Nineteen years later, run by the same three.

We act with passion We center everything in love We progress through pursuing mastery

Founders

Three people started it, and the same three still teach, cast and run the floor.

Matthew Dearing

President & Chief Listening Officer

Founded the studio in 2007. Actor, director, and author of Acting is My Day Job. He leads PHX Casting, directs Lighthouse Theater, and teaches students from age five to working professionals.

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Leeann Dearing

Co-founder

Co-founded the studio in 2007 and shaped how it treats families. An entrepreneur, working actress, and homeschooling mom of five.

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Brian Sweeney

Co-founder & Chief Fun Officer

Here since the first day in 2007, and Chief Operating Officer ever since. Founder of Lighthouse Theater and performance director for PHX Casting and Chaos Comedy.

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The Team

The people who keep the studio running day to day.

Dana Pieper

Chief Jedi Officer

Dana is your go-to for everything Casting, After-School programs, Valleywood logistics, Student Enrollment, Class info, and any and all troubleshooting.

Joey Sweeney

Chief Story Officer

Runs the studio’s YouTube and social channels, and edits the video that comes out of them. If it needs filming, editing or posting, it ends up with Joey.

Studio Crew

The people behind the scenes who keep the classes running and the room ready.

Alexia FaithInstructor · Kids & Teens · Script & Improv

Tyler ArsonProduction Assistant

Ashlyn TruelickMarketing Intern

Jared PayanMarketing Intern

Now that you’ve made it this far, let’s get you enrolled.

Kids, teens and adults, all working from the same curriculum.

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