Workshop Team
Geoffrey Brumlik
With over 30 years of theatre experience, Geoffrey has worked on productions in Canada, New York and the United Kingdom. Alongside his directing, Geoffrey has spent the past eight years as head of the MFA Acting Program and a Senior Acting Tutor at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, as well as maintaining his practice as an acting coach and workshop leader.
Originally trained as an actor in Canada, he holds an MFA in Voice Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and an MA in Directing from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with much of his career centering around work on Shakespeare. He has just stepped away from his leadership of the MFA Acting Program but continues as a Freelance instructor.
Most recently Geoff has led the highly successful "Engaging Shakespeare" Workshop in New York and Los Angeles.
Kate Siepert
Kate Siepert is an accomplished actor based in New York City. Kate trained at Chicago's renowned iO Theatre, performing as a house team member before pursuing her master's degree at the UK's prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS). She also holds a BFA from Illinois Wesleyan University.
For 16 years, Kate played a key role at BOVTS, first assisting in facilitating and then overseeing the audition process for the MFA Acting Course and spearheading the development of the BOVTS MFA Alumni group. For the last 8 years, she has also worked closely with Geoff Brumlik on the MFA Acting Course as the Professional Development Teacher, equipping master's students with the tools and strategies needed to re-enter the industry successfully.
Recently, Kate curated the successful Engaging Shakespeare workshops with Geoff in NYC and LA and eagerly anticipates the upcoming workshops in the coming year.
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To learn more about Geoffrey and Kate's Coaching work please visit www..theengagedactor.com