Instructors

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On-Camera Audition, Business, and Improvisation

Lisa Ovies is an award-winning producer, director, and actress residing in Vancouver, Canada. She launched Rogue Studios in January 2017 after running one of Canada's fastest growing children's acting schools for 4 years. She is also the president of ANFAgency and the owner of two production companies, all operating out of Rogue Studios. She trained in Vancouver and Chicago Second City in improv for several years before becoming a professional improv performer and has been teaching since 2013. She is one of the head instructors at Rogue Studios as well as the program coordinator at our children's school.

 Voice-over and Scene Study

Brian Doe is a Vancouver-based actor, and voice actor with extensive experience behind a microphone. The journey began as a young teen, where he spent countless hours by himself with a cheap desktop microphone and free recording software, where he created his own offbeat characters. When he realized that this was an actual job, he took the plunge and never looked back. Having accumulated numerous credits in film, television, documentaries, video games, and commercials, Brian is now an equally respected actor and voice actor across all major mediums. As an instructor, Brian prides himself on creating a safe, fun, and no-pressure environment where exploration of character, and oneself is encouraged and celebrated. Brian is known for his voice over work on My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (and Barbie: The Pearl Princess. 

The CW Experience

Christian Sloan is known for his work on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Star Trek Beyond  and Recently completed 8 months working on Apple TV's latest series 'See' alongside Jason Mamoa. Christian brings over 15 years experience in front of the camera to Rogue Studios classroom teaching about the CW audition and focusing on harnessing the villain within. Students work on character development, audition technique, presence, and text analysis.  

On Camera Audition 

Jocelyn was intrigued by the Performing Arts at a very young age. She did some theater in high school but it wasn’t until she graduated from the Broadcast Performing Arts program at Columbia Academy that she decided she must continue pursuing her true passions of acting and performing. Jocelyn has trained around town in schools such as Railtown, Shea Hampton's Acting from Source, Lyric School of Acting, and Ben Ratner's Haven Studios, to name a few. Some of Jocelyn's upcoming projects are: the 2018 reboot of the cult classic, Critters, the upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie, A Gingerbread Romance opposite Tia Mowry, and Lifetime’s Besties. Jocelyn loves kids and is very excited to jump on board with Rogue Studios! 

 Mind and Body

A former radio host seeking respite from disordered panic and chronic anxiety, Lisa found yoga a decade ago. She received near immediate relief from her symptoms after experiencing the power of the breath and its guidance to the present moment. This newfound presence led Lisa to learn to compassionately question her thoughts and rebuild a relationship with her body. Since then, she's devoted her life to studying and teaching the science of yoga and how it can reunite us with deep, inner contentment. Now an experienced yoga teacher and Mind-Body Coach, Lisa shares techniques that encourage others to build a positive relationship with their bodies, cultivate a kinder inner dialogue and reclaim their courageous hearts. 

On-Set Experience (Call Sheet to Wrap)

With over 15 years experience behind the camera on top shows like 'Riverdale', 'See' and her latest project, '90201', Jaala teaches Rogue students everything they need to know about the on set experience. She breaks down everyone's role on set, the process of reading and interpreting a call sheet and the journey from arriving on set to landing on your mark. Jaala's in depth experience is invaluable in preparing experienced and novice actors alike with all the tools they need to feel confident and prepared to arrive on set and leave a positive impression.