Meet The Instructors

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.

Play In A Day Workshop Teaching Artists

Hannah Jackson (she/her) is a teaching artist from Bucks County, PA. She has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University, and completed the Classical Acting Semester Program at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Hannah has been training in all aspects of theater since she was seven years old and is looking forward to teaching the next generation of performers. She recently taught at Camp Media this past summer in the broadway bound camp and assistant directed Descendants. Let’s create art!

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. 

Email education@mediatheatre.org with any inquiries.