Staff
Directors
Deb Gottesman
Deb Gottesman is a professional actor who has appeared frequently at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, where she starred in the world premiere of Wonder of the World. She has also performed at Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Source Theatre, Theater Alliance, and with the Washington Shakespeare Company, among others. She received her M.F.A. in Acting from Catholic University and has taught theatre in a variety of settings, including Woolly Mammoth and American University. Along with Buzz Mauro she is the founder of Center Stage Communications, a unique consulting firm specializing in the application of acting techniques to the business world. Together they are the authors of three books on applied acting: The Interview Rehearsal Book, Taking Center Stage, and The Best Answer, all published by Berkley Books, a division of Penguin Putnam.
Buzz Mauro
Buzz Mauro is a Helen Hayes Award nominee who has performed extensively with Signature Theatre as well as at Ford's Theatre, Studio Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, the Potomac Theatre Project, and with the Washington Shakespeare Company. He received his B.A. from Yale University and has an M.F.A. in Acting from Catholic University. Along with Deb Gottesman he is the founder of Center Stage Communications, a unique consulting firm specializing in the application of acting techniques to the business world. Together they are the authors of three books on applied acting: The Interview Rehearsal Book, Taking Center Stage, and The Best Answer, all published by Berkley Books, a division of Penguin Putnam.
Program Manager
Amal Saade
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Nia Medina
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Melanie Figg
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Jeff Scott
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Elizabeth Heir