Intructor Bios

James Kuhl– has been working with the Meisner technique for 15 years. He received his BA from Alma College and his MFA in acting from Wayne State University. He has completed the Purple Rose Apprenticship as well as a two year Internship with Alma College which included teaching classes and has also taught movement, dance, voice, and acting to students of all ages.

Tracy L. Spada– is the Resident Stage Manager for TPT.  She has been directing theatre and teaching kids for over 16 years. She is an Arts Management graduate of Eastern Michigan University. Tracy has also worked professionally at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, The Performance Network and The Planet Ant.

Julia Glander– has 25 years experience as a professional actor, director and early childhood consultant. She has also associate produced for ABC-TV children’s programming and has taught all ages from pre-schoolers thru college students.

Dave Davies– Dave has been an improviser/actor/comedian for nearly 20 years. His improv skills have been seen across the country and in Canada and Puerto Rico. He has been teaching improv over the years at Second City Detroit, Planet Ant Theatre and other venues. Dave is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in a few movies including last years’ Restitution and A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas.