Private Lessons
Unlock your full potential with audition prep, private acting and singing lessons at STAND! Whether you're preparing for auditions, refining your vocal technique, or developing your stage presence, our experienced instructors provide personalized coaching tailored to your goals.
Faith cheesman
Audition Prep, Acting, Singing
With over 25 years of experience in performance and theatre education, Faith Cheesman is passionate about helping artists grow in skill and confidence. A lifelong musician and performer, she has sung in varsity, show, jazz, and madrigal choirs and has been active in city and church choirs and theatre productions throughout her career.
Faith has also played a key role in opening two theatres in the DFW metroplex and finds great joy in teaching and mentoring performers of all ages. She is grateful to be part of Stand, a place where young artists and adults can develop their craft in a safe and inspiring environment.
✉️ Faithhopecheesman@gmail.com
AlIson hale
Audition Prep, Acting, Singing
Alison Hale is a dedicated performing arts educator with over 15 years of experience as a performer, director, and choreographer. Holding a B.A. in Dance with a Theatre minor from the University of North Texas, she is passionate about helping students build confidence, refine their skills, and grow as artists.
For over 11 years, Alison has taught at community theatres, studios, and educational programs across DFW, working with students of all ages.
Alison is committed to creating a supportive and faith-centered learning environment where students feel encouraged, respected, and inspired to reach their full potential.
✉️ Alisonhale100@gmail.com
renee norris
Audition Prep, Acting
Renee Norris is the Artistic Director at Stand and holds degrees in Theatre and English from Texas Wesleyan University, Renee has taught, directed, and choreographed for multiple schools and theatres, including Casa Mañana, and Artisan Center Theater. As a performer, she has appeared at Stage West, Circle Theatre, Hip Pocket, Six Flags, and Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park and recently, the award-winning short film Hope.
In her private acting lessons, Renee focuses on text analysis, meaningful moments, and specific choices to engage the audience and develop truthful storytelling. Her passion is preparing artists for their next steps in education, performance, and life.
✉️ renee@standministries.org
zAchariah medina
Zachariah Medina is a passionate musical theatre performer with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. With 9 years of choir experience and 8 years of vocal training, he has developed a deep love for both musical theatre and opera.
From audition preparation to building vocal confidence, Zachariah is dedicated to helping singers strengthen their voices in a fun, focused, and healthy way.
He will be offering private voice lessons open to students ages 10 and up who are eager to learn and grow.
✉️ Zachariahmedina08@gmail.com
Singing
angel somarriba
Audition Prep, Acting
Angel Somarriba is a dedicated actor and writer with a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University and ongoing MFA studies in Screenwriting at Regent University. He has trained extensively in character development and audition techniques.
Angel offers private coaching sessions focusing on deep character analysis and authentic performance. Students will explore their material to understand character motivations, enhance vocal delivery, and harness the power of stillness in performance.
For scheduling and further details, please contact Angel directly.
✉️ ulyssessomarriba@gmail.com
