Stagecoach Mississauga and Oakville

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, nurturing young artists in her community. Starting her arts journey at age 9, she performed in various productions and music festivals. Lindsay holds multiple certificates in Vocal Jazz and Musical Theatre, along with a B.Mus with Honours from Humber College. She is dedicated to helping young performers reach their potential while fostering creativity and fun.

Lisa is a playwright, screenwriter, and theatre producer with a background in Theatre Performance and Business Management. She has worked at Stagecoach and produced five Dora Mavor Moore Award-nominated plays. As Managing Producer at Cahoots Theatre (2020-2025), she worked on productions like “bug” and “Sweeter.” Lisa won second place in the 2024 Toronto Fringe’s 24-hour playwriting contest and is developing her debut play, “The Exhale,” for 2027. Her short film “Ladyfingers” won Best Toronto Film in 2025. She is passionate about theatre education.

Bella joins Stagecoach Mississauga as a drama teacher, bringing her expertise in drama, singing, and dance. A jazz vocal major at McMaster University, she also teaches English and Drama. With a background in Croatian dance and music since age two, Bella has worked as a vocal coach and has experience in various theatrical productions. Passionate about the arts, she aims to inspire creativity and confidence in her students, emphasizing the transformative power of creative expression.

Kahleah is a BIPOC singer, dancer, and actor based in Toronto. She developed a passion for theatre in her teens, playing Martha in High School Musical. After earning her BMT at St. Lawrence College and Queen’s University, she is now an emerging teaching artist in vocal music, drama, and dance. Her credits include roles in “Marry Me A Little,” “Pippin,” and “9to5!” She is also a singer/choreographer for the Queen’s Vogue Charity Fashion Show and is expanding her skills as a researcher and resource writer.

Josh is a Toronto-based artist and Stagecoach teacher, a 2-time ACTRA Award-nominated actor, and a 3-time SOCAN Foundation Award-winning musician. His acting credits include roles in Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, Moonfall, and Netflix’s Polar. He has taught at Stagecoaches across Canada for nearly 10 years and was nominated for Outstanding Drama Teacher in 2019. Currently, he appears in MGM’s Billy The Kid and will star in Apple TV+’s The Last Frontier. His debut album, Variety Show, is streaming now.

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.

Alyssa is a Toronto-based theatre and dance professional with over 15 years of experience as a vocalist, actor, and dancer. She studied at Randolph College for the Performing Arts and has spent the last 6 years teaching, fostering a safe environment for artists of all ages. Alyssa is also the head show writer for Studio XIV Dance Co. Notable credits include Swing Gertie in Diamond Tooth Gerties and Stranger Sings. She believes Creative Courage is about making bold choices and learning from mistakes.

Katie Miller, a professional theatre artist and educator from Calgary, AB, has been with Stagecoach for over 7 years. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Webster Conservatory and has trained in Voice and Piano. Her performance credits include roles in “Oliver,” “Sister Act,” “Mary Poppins,” and more. She co-wrote two praised musicals for the Fringe Festivals. Recently graduated from Osgoode Law School, she advocates for Arts Education and believes in taking risks and being bold.

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

Alanna is a multidisciplinary creative professional and teacher at Stagecoach for over 7 years. With a degree in Drama in Education and Community from the University of Windsor and Video Production from George Brown College, she has worked as a theatre educator, choreographer, performer, and director. Notable performances include Fiddler on the Roof and Little Shop of Horrors. Recently, she choreographed and co-directed Back and Forth for the Toronto Fringe Festival and has several film projects in development.