About us
Staff
Our teaching staff are all industry experienced. They understand, and have links to, the sector you aspire to work in. They can help you reach the standards expected and introduce you to the behaviour and discipline required.
Among our tutors:
Our Acting department consists of performers, writers, theatre makers and directors who have worked in theatre, television, community drama and audio, in Liverpool and across the country.
Our Dance team are all specialised teachers in the styles and all have professional experience ranging from performing in contemporary dance companies, to cabaret, cruise ships and the West End. Our staff are still active teaching, choreographing and performing in the dance industry.
Our Design for Performance team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including theatre, live events, arts festivals in education, exhibitions and galleries such as Tate Liverpool. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work freelance in the North West.
Our Music team consists of performers, writers and sound technicians who work regularly across a wide range of musical genres, and includes a GRAMMY-nominated musician.
Our Musical Theatre team are all specialist teachers who have a wealth of professional experience in their taught discipline, with most staff having worked in the West End. The team all actively still work in industry roles such as director, choreographer and vocal coaches.
Our Technical Theatre team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including, theatre, live events and cruise ships. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work Freelance in the North West.
Carmel Moss
Head of Musical Theatre
Carmel has worked in further education for over 15 years as a passionate teacher and head of department ranging from entry-level students to HND. After university, Carmel spent some years freelancing in community arts, working with a wide range of participants in various settings as a musician and dance artist. Understanding how far reaching the arts can go, inspires her to ensure students are aware of the different training and employment avenues available.
Carmel has worked as a musical director for different shows including devised pantomimes and MTI productions, as well as working with choirs and ensemble groups. She is extremely passionate about vocal health and committed to regular vocology training which she uses with students. She has worked as a private vocal coach, preparing students for HE auditions ensuring that students are fully prepared and successful in their chosen applications.
In her previous college, Carmel was the curriculum leader for performing arts, music, art and design, and hair and beauty meaning that she was responsible for the coordination of a number of different courses, with different awarding bodies, and different staff needs. Having strong organisation skills allows her to plan well-designed, thought-out projects that are responsive to the needs of the learners and current industry demands. She has a good network of contacts with HE providers which supports the progression of students.