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Artisan Academy


2024 workshops and summer intensives coming soon

More information coming soon

limited spots

Lesson times scheduled through instructors.
Contact an Instructor for private lesson rates

Mary R. Private Voice Teacher
Tron S. Acting Lessons


June 21st

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Preented

June 28th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enroll

July 5th

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Enroll

Spring Classes

Summer Intensives / Camps

Work Shops Classes




Artisan Academy is committed to serving the next generation of performing artists with inclusivity, positivity, and equity. Artisan Academy strives to create a sense of belonging among students and instructors, opportunities for all to use their talents to express stories that are their own and true to the values of Artisan Center Theater, and opportunities for all to experience growth in their theatrical craft that benefits them on and off the stage.

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Meet our Instructors



Hayden Casey
Educator

I am so incredibly excited to begin teaching this semester. Having recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with degrees in Acting and Directing, I’m looking forward to sharing with our students the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years

Christina Davis
Educator

I'm a actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer from Fort Worth, TX with 20 years of performing experience. I has served as a teaching artist with Granbury Theatre Academy, Lawton Community Theatre’s youth program and at Arise Acting Studio. Theatre credits include Esmerelda in “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” at Artisan Center Theatre and Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” at Plaza Theatre Company. I am thrilled to join the Artisan Academy Team and can’t wait to meet my students!

Renee Norris
Educator

I'm a actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer from Fort Worth, TX with 20 years of performing experience. I has served as a teaching artist with Granbury Theatre Academy, Lawton Community Theatre’s youth program and at Arise Acting Studio. Theatre credits include Esmerelda in “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” at Artisan Center Theatre and Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” at Plaza Theatre Company. I am thrilled to join the Artisan Academy Team and can’t wait to meet my students!

Mikki Hankins
Educator

I'm a actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer from Fort Worth, TX with 20 years of performing experience. I has served as a teaching artist with Granbury Theatre Academy, Lawton Community Theatre’s youth program and at Arise Acting Studio. Theatre credits include Esmerelda in “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” at Artisan Center Theatre and Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” at Plaza Theatre Company. I am thrilled to join the Artisan Academy Team and can’t wait to meet my students!

Tron Sutton
Education Director

Tron Sutton is a long time actor, director, and educator, with over 40 years of experience. Tron was President of Act One Children's Theater & School in Grapevine, Texas. He has been involved in Theater Arts for 36 years. Tron is a native Texan and has lived in Indiana and Illinois, returning back to Texas in 2019. Tron has studied theater at both T.C.U. and Sam Houston State University. Tron has been part of the Colleyville Arts Commission, the Trinity Arts Guild, and the United Way. He has most recently directed the children's productions of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and Ella Enchanted at Artisan Center Theater. He has also directed The Wizard of Oz, Babes in Hollywood, The Spitfire Grill, The Curious Savage, and The Spitfire Grill here at Artisan. Tron is very excited about working on Artisan Productions YouTube Series, That Drama Life. He is currently Director of Operations at Artisan Center Theater.

Alexis Martinez
Actor | Educator

I am beyond thrilled to work with these young artists! Teaching and working with students has always been a passion of mine and I can’t wait to dive right in!

Chris Gallego Wong
Actor | Educator | Director

Soon after getting my BFA from NYU Tisch, I earned my Actor’s Equity and SAG-AFTRA cards, and I’ve had so many wonderful experiences working as a professional actor and director. I’m really excited to share what I’ve learned over the last few decades in New York and LA with the incredible talent at Artisan Center Theater!

Carver Olson
Actor | Educator

I love to work with theatre artists of all ages and experiences.I have been acting, singing and dancing for 7 years, sewing/designing for 4 years and student/assistant teaching for 2 years. Teaching and theatre for youth are my passions! I will be attending University of North Texas in the fall as a Theatre Major with an emphasis in teaching and directing, and my theatrical experiences are in performance, directing, and costume design. I couldn’t be more psyched to be a part of the Artisan Academy team

Kianna Dugan
Actor | Educator | Dancer

I am so excited to be working with the Artisan Center Theater as the Director of Education. I have been teaching and working with kids and young adults for about 5 years now and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I have always loved teaching and being involved with the arts, and I can’t wait to continue to do so at this theater, and watch the academy thrive.

Makayla Burris
Actor | Educator

I’m so excited to instruct the Beginner Broadway dance class this spring semester! Im currently co-choreographing our first 2023 mainstage show Freaky Friday. In this class we will learn the basics of broadway dance and have a blast in doing so! Hope to see you all there!

Mary Ridenour
Actor | Educator | vocalist

I have been a musician and on the stage for 18 years and have worked in multiple Equity shows since 2012. In 2019 I won The Column Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for my performance as Grizabella in CATS and in 2018 I was nominated for my performance as Grace O'Malley in the Pirate Queen. I have been giving private voice lessons since 2016, helping many people with auditions and voice competitions. I am so excited to be joining the Artisan team in helping to grow the best in future performers!