William Daniels is a performer/choreographer/teaching artist from Philadelphia. After graduating from Temple University with a Theatre degree, he became a working actor performing in theaters all over the tristate area. Favorite roles include Squidward in The Spongebob Squarepants Musical and Orpheus in Eurydice. In addition to acting he has choreographed for Upper Darby Summer Stage, WolfPAC, Arden Summer Camp, and Perkiomen Valley High School. In his free time he loves watching movies, working out, comedic improv, eating cheesesteaks, and hanging out with his friends.

Tess Sinatra is so happy to be back at  the Media Theatre as a Teaching Artist this fall! Born and raised in the Philly suburbs, Tess received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of the Arts. Tess has taught and performed all over the Philly area. She loves to bring her love of dance and theatre to her students. You may have seen her onstage recently at the Candlelight Theatre or at Ocean City Theatre Company.

James Traverso is currently a student at Slippery Rock University and is studying in their BFA musical theatre program. He grew up performing around Delco, most recently in Media Theatre’s production of Tuck Everlasting. He has extensive acting training in multiple different techniques and loves to teach acting classes. In his spare time he loves to watch old movies with friends, chill with his girlfriend, and play with his dog. 

Sarah Mackus is a Philadelphia-area based artist and educator. As a teaching artist, Sarah has loved sharing the joy of theater with students across the region, including at Hedgerow Theatre, Wolf Performing Arts Center, and The Media Theatre. On stage, Sarah has most recently performed regionally at Hedgerow Theatre, Candlelight Theatre, and Ritz Theatre. Sarah is a proud alum of Temple University, holding a B.A. in both Theater and Media Production.

Deemed a writer with an “innate knack for tackling thorny subject matter with a soft human heart” by Pulitzer nominee Gabriel Jason Dean, Ally Duvak is an award-winning playwright, an experienced director, and a born and raised Delco girl who grew up doing shows at Media Theatre. She got her BA in English from Muhlenberg College in 2022 and will graduate from Villanova University with her MA in Theatre in 2027. Website: www.allyduvak.weebly.com

Emily Rooney is happy to be at the Media Theatre as a Teaching Artist. Emily is from Connecticut, but fell in love with Philadelphia during college where she attended University of the Arts and Temple University for Musical Theatre. Emily has worked all over the Philly/Delco area, and has most recently been seen as Star-to-Be/Ensemble in Annie at the Media! Emily is excited to share her passion for theater, music, and dancing with her students. 

Jimmy Jesberger is a performance artist off and on stage. Growing up he did every activity in the performing arts. He graduated from Arcadia University with his BFA in Acting & Minor in Music and never saw himself doing anything that didn’t involve The Arts, his home. Born and raised in Philadelphia; Jimmy recently finished understudying at the Walnut Street Theatre in Million Dollar Quartet as Fluke, music directed Shrek at the Levoy Theatre, and he may look familiar to some as he music directed Peter Pan Jr at Media Theatre. Soon he will be in rehearsals for Lion King Jr here at the Media Theatre among many other adventures! He wants everyone to find their home in Theatre like he has

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