UK Team
At no point in our lives does the learning stop. We actors continue to grow through repeated practice, development and consistency. The Actor’s Saga prides itself on a wealth of knowledge across the industry and a passion to continue our growth. All our coaches have trained at leading UK institutions such as Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and Bristol Old Vic, to name a few. But more than that, our coaches pride themselves on a continuing willingness to study, learn and absorb from external practitioners whilst working in the industry. Something we encourage all our actors to do!
Founder of The Actor’s Saga. Rich built his career on networking, learning and passion. Working with prominent directors and production houses like Michael Gracey, Netflix, Amazon Prime and international productions. Rich built The Actor’s Saga success through a strong belief that branding and authenticity are the new industry standard. Everyone has the potential to be a successful actor. The one’s that know their game plan will be the ones that find that success.
Rich Lund
Patrick has over 10 years of experience in film, television, theatre, voiceover and commercials. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His work includes DJ Dewey Phillips in Baz Lurhmann’s Elvis and Max Zoric in ABC’s Harrow. He’s been fortunate enough to take on some of theatre’s most iconic classical roles such as: Oswald Alving, Konstantin Treplev, George Milton, Puck, Cassius, Angelo, and Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Patrick Shearer
Laura has worked with prominent directors such as Katy Posner (artistic director of Pains Plough), writers like Phillipa Gregory (The Other Boleyn Girl) and companies such as the RSC. Her most recently she has been working on Macbeth with the Guildford Shakespeare Company. Laura doesn’t believe in one technique alone, but believes in a range of techniques and styles when working on her craft and teaching the craft. “Anyone can act. And it’s just about finding what works and resonates with the actor the most, to help them on their journey.”
Laura Smithers
Will is a professionally trained actor, holding a Master’s degree from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He has been working in theatre for nearly 20 years, with experience across stage and voice work. He is passionate about helping actors build confidence, connect authentically, and develop strong, truthful performances in a supportive, practical environment.
Will Cox
Jay is a Puerto Rican American actor from New York City. He was a regular performer at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles before attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - the first Puerto Rican actor to do so. Jay also founded the UK branch of Bespoke Theatre, a program designed to champion new writing and create more opportunity for emerging artists to have their work seen. Jay has an extensive body of work including The Bodyguard, CSI, Grey’s Anatomy, Annie Get Your Gun, Waiting for Godot and Much Ado About Nothing.
