WHY I COACH — I coach with the hope of bringing a sense of camaraderie and passion to the next generation of musical theater performers. Seeing a young actor’s eyes light up with the recognition that something was just made possible that wasn’t there a moment ago and that there are always new discoveries and growth to be made at any age keeps me coaching.

Brett is a director, audition coach, and vocal technician who has been living and working in NYC for the past fifteen years. As a director he has worked both professionally and within the educational system at AMDA, Stagedoor Manor, Wanderlust Theatre Company and Celebrity Cruises Productions. He attended The University of California, Irvine’s Theatre & Dance Department and is a proud member of Actor's Equity having performed in shows regionally, on tour, and in NYC. Brett has worked extensively with BKA as a coach, vocal technician and director for the past eight years and is also a teaching artist and director for Inside Broadway, bringing the theatrical arts to NYC public schools. 

Brett believes that regardless of age, everyone has a story to tell and that one of the most fulfilling and personal ways to share our stories is through the performing arts. While coaching, his goal is to always align the passion of performance with the technical background required to sustain a career, especially for young singers and actors who are just beginning to understand all of the amazing things they have to offer not only the industry but the world at large. 

Mr. Teresa holds a BA in Drama from the University of California at Irvine.