May 2025 Newsletter

We are now offering private instruction on guitar, cello, and piano.  These one-on-one lessons with professional musicians are perfect for students of all skill sets and backgrounds. Check out the link above for more information about our phenomenal teachers and registration information. 

This month's masterclass will be taught by Kelly Coombs! 

"As a private acting coach, my teaching philosophy is all about igniting confidence and teaching skills that can carry my students through life on the stage/screen and off. I believe storytelling is vital and that each student deserves for their voice to be heard and that's where I come in! It's not just about memorizing the lines, it's about grounded, honest connection with your story and unlocking your unique abilities that can bring that story to life. Can't wait to meet you!"
 

Masterclasses are offered exclusively to students recieving private acting or voice lessons.

We’ve got a little surprise...

As of this week, all students at The Ruth Academy are eligible for student rush tickets—half off the regular ticket price for our mainstage productions! These discounted tickets can be acquired in person or over the phone, up to one week before the performance. Student ID must be shown at the door.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of the stage at half the price!

This month, we're excited to spotlight our incredible acting coach, Dylan Wright! Here’s a quick glimpse into why we’re so lucky to have him on board:

“Dylan is a recent graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art where he obtained, with Distinction, his Master of Arts in Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre.  While there, he received Advanced Certifications through BASSC in both Rapier and Dagger, and Sabre, passing both examinations with Distinction and Examiner's Gold Star.  Before that, Dylan achieved his BFA in Acting from Brigham Young University, where he was recognized on both the regional and national level through KCACTF, becoming the recipient of the Regional Irene Ryan Excellence in Classical Acting Award, and the Irene Ryan National Finalist Award.  He went on to compete in Washington DC at the Kennedy Center, where he took home the NAPAT Classical Acting Award, as well as the VASTA Vocal Excellence Award, and a national award from the Kennedy Center for his performance as Arthur Roeder in BYU's Radium Girls.  In 2022, while living in Los Angeles, he became a WBTV Actors in Training Worldwide Finalist. "

Dylan teaches private acting lessons, group stage combat classes for youth and adults, and will be coaching our first ever Ruth Academy Shakespeare Team!

Spaces are limited—don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best!

We are beyond thrilled to be offering the chance to be a part of The Ruth Academy's first official Shakespeare Team!

Click the button to find out more.