Kahleah is a Toronto‑based singer, dancer, and actor. She discovered her love of theatre as a teen playing Martha in High School Musical. After earning her Bach of Musical Theatre at St. Lawrence College and Queen’s University, she went on to aheive her Bach. of Eduation. Her theatre credits include Marry Me A Little, Pippin, and 9to5, plus Queen’s Vogue Charity Fashion Show.

Josh is a Toronto‑based artist and Stagecoach teacher, a 2‑time ACTRA Award‑nominated actor and 3‑time SOCAN Award‑winning musician. His credits include MGM’s Billy The Kid, Apple TV+’s The Last FrontierBelow, Netflix’s Below and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. He has taught with Stagecoach for nearly a decade and was nominated for Outstanding Drama Teacher in 2019. He is dedicated to bringing out the best of all his students through the his passion for the performing arts.

Alexa is an theatre artist and educator based in Oakville, Ontario. She holds a Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance from St. Lawrence College, and BAs in Musical Theatre, Drama and Music from Queen’s. She has appeared in productions such as Anything Goes, Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, and 9 to 5, among others. One of her most cherished roles was performing the Frug Girl in Sweet Charity. She is certified by ADAPT.

Oliver is a professional performer and filmmaker excited to teach at Stagecoach, where he first trained as a child. He studied Musical Theatre at Leicester College of Performing Arts and has worked in The Snow Queen and Ever After. A trained dancer, actor, and singer, he has also performed with Carnival Cruise Lines. After completing training at Toronto Film School, he directed several short films. He focuses on building confidence and creativity in young people.

Mika Holzberg is an emerging performer in her third year of Sheridan’s Music Theatre Performance program. Originally from London, Ontario, she began in youth theatre and now aims to give young performers the same guidance that shaped her. Alongside teaching at Stagecoach, she works as an actress in Toronto’s indie and youth theatre scene. Her teaching centers on the “3 C’s”: Confidence, Communication, and Creativity.

Alanna is a multidisciplinary creative and longtime Stagecoach teacher. She holds degrees in Drama in Education and Community from the University of Windsor and Video Production from George Brown College. She has worked as an educator, choreographer, performer, and director, with credits including Fiddler on the Roof and Little Shop of Horrors. She recently choreographed and co‑directed Back and Forth for the Toronto Fringe and has film projects in development.

Julaani Powell has extensively trained dance, singing, and acting, who fell in love with performing at the age of 4. Now a student in Sheridan’s Musical Theatre degree program, she also dances competitively at the university level. Passionate about sharing her love of theatre, she’s excited to join Stagecoach. To her, Creative Courage means confidently expressing yourself and being who you truly are.

Marie Barros is a BIPOC actress, writer, and dancer from Oakville, excited to teach Early Stages at Stagecoach. She holds a BA in Dramatic Arts from Brock, trained at Armstrong Acting Studios, and has an Associate Bronze Level in Latin and Ballroom. A writer with a minor in English, she self‑published Ghostlife: The Underworld and is working on the sequel. Marie encourages young performers to be themselves and share their unique voices.

Lindsay is a vocalist, pianist, and theatre performer with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has been with Stagecoach Mississauga and Oakville since 2012, inspiring young artists in her community. Starting her arts journey at age 9, she performed in productions and music festivals. Lindsay holds a B.Mus with Honours from Humber College and certificates in Vocal Jazz and Musical Theatre. She loves helping young performers reach their potential through creativity and fun.

Lisa is a playwright, screenwriter, and producer with training in Theatre Performance and Business Management. She worked at Stagecoach and produced five Dora‑nominated plays. As Managing Producer at Cahoots Theatre (2020–2025), she helped create works like *bug* and *Sweeter*. She placed second in the 2024 Toronto Fringe 24‑hour contest, is developing *The Exhale* for 2027, and her short film *Ladyfingers* won Best Toronto Film in 2025.

Skye is a graduate of Stagecoach Further Stages and Niagara College’s Acting for Film and Theatre program. Their past performances include The Prom at The George Elliot Theatre, and they will next appear in SHREK with Globe Productions. They co‑wrote the short film Resolve and performed in Wallgum Theatre’s Performance Fest. A multi‑disciplinary performer and a student favourite, Skye teaches that Creative Courage means pursuing what you want and embracing creativity’s endless possibilities.

Tehillah James is a Toronto-based dance artist trained in hip-hop, ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. A York University graduate in Dance Education, she focuses on dance therapy and rehabilitation while empowering young dancers. Tehillah aims to create an equitable environment where students feel secure sharing their ideas. She advocates for mental health and dreams of establishing a multidisciplinary facility offering talk and movement therapy in a judgment-free space.

Braya Williams is an emerging BIPOC artist based in Toronto-Ontario, with a passion for storytelling and creative expression. Braya is a current student at Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre program, and is well trained in all performance areas: Acting, Dancing, and Singing. With a primary focus on imagination, play, and teamwork, Braya is excited to join the Stagecoach family! She aims to create a collaborative space where students can follow their creative impulses and become the strongest per

Emily has been part of Stagecoach for years, first as a student for seven years before becoming an assistant and now an Early Stages teacher. A Cawthra Park graduate, she studies Technical Theatre Production and Acting at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her credits include Seussical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and Theory of Relativity. She loves helping young performers build confidence and creativity.

Sophie is a classically trained singer with an undeniable love for storytelling and music. With a B.F.A from Guelph and an M.F.A from York University she has performed in musicals such as: Anne of Green Gables, Seussical, Wicked and more. Sophie is an alumna of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company, notably originating the role of Alice in Errol Gay and Michael Patrick Albano’s opera Alice in Wonderland. She is thrilled to pass on her love of musical theatre to a new generation.