Why Broadway2LA?
Chad J. Willett (Instructor)
B2LA Staff:
Chad J. Willett- SAG/ AFTRA/ MA
Chad worked seven years in Los Angeles, California 1998-2005 where he acted in film, television and commercials. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has a Master’s of Arts in Theater (Miami University). Works include:
- Film: Featured- “She’s All That” (Freddy Prince Jr.), “Can’t Hardly Wait” (Jennifer Love Hewitt)
- Television: Featured- “Melrose Place” (Alyssa Milano) & “Hang Time”
- Commercial: Starring/ Supporting- Coca Cola, Reebok, Proctor & Gamble, Bank One & Abercrombie and Fitch
- Theatre: Lead/ Support- Sweet Charity, A Tale of Two Cities & Wedding Band
Andy is a Columbus, Ohio native and has been seen in many productions throughout town. He is the creator of the Improv performance piece Surviving Theatre. An Ohio University graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications specializing in Radio and Television Production, Andy has been an Acting Coach in Columbus for twelve years, and is currently celebrating his tenth year as Drama Club Director for Kilbourne Middle School in the Worthington City Schools. Producer (WOSU TV; WOUB/WOUC). Creator (Surviving Theatre)
Ian is a founding member of Available Light Theatre and a 1993 graduate of Otterbein College. He lived in NYC for about ten years where he helped found two theatre companies and produced several plays. He also performed in many Off Off Broadway theatres, a few Off Broadway theatres and performed at the Lincoln Center. Ian’s film and television work include a guest spot on One Life to Live, a recurring part on the CBS show New York News and a role in the feature film Graduation. He is currently the spokesman for Buckeye Tel Cable System and has appeared in numerous commercials.
Virginia Hayes- Casting Director
Virginia has been in the business over 30 years and has been a casting director for all media outlets: Commercials, Film and Television. Her clients include: Frigidaire • Nationwide Insurance • Ross Products • Abbott Laboratories • Donatos Pizza • Value City Furniture • Safe Auto Insurance • MCA Records • Riverside Hospital • Grant Hospital • Gojo / Purell • Babyface • Cardinal Health • Ohio Department of Natural Resources • On Line Computer Library Center • Schottenstein’s / Value City Department Stores • LaFace Records • Big Lots • Pure Prarie League • Compuserve • Motown Records • The Limited • Victoria’s Secret • Lane Bryant • Atlantic Records
Ray Conrad- MFA
Ray recently relocated to Westerville, Ohio by way of West Palm Beach Florida where he had been working as professional actor and teacher at the prestigious G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Television. Ray has performed, directed, and produced over 50 professional shows. Ray also has extensive training and experience in both television and film, performing in various industrials, commercials and independent features, including Palm Beach International film festival award winning films. Ray has his MFA in Acting from Florida Atlantic University.
Diane Cade- Costume Designer
Diane has supervised the costumes in the last three showcases for Broadway2LA Acting Studio: Fall 2009, Winter 2009 and Spring 2010. Diane has played a major part in the success of Broadway2LA Acting Studio.