meet the team
Cassidy was born in New Westminster and raised in the small Portside town of Port Moody. She is an only child and began acting in her early childhood with small roles in Hollywood films such as Night at the Museum (2006) and Deck the Halls (2006).
Cassidy graduated from Capilano University with a degree in Acting for Screen and Stage. She later attended Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2020 and completed her advanced diploma from the same school in 2021.
Dan Payne is known for his commanding presence and versatile performances across film and television. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has appeared in a wide range of projects, from action and science fiction to heartfelt dramas and romantic features.
Dan Payne is widely recognized for his roles in The Descendants, The Descendants 2 & The Descendants 3, Stargate Atlantis, Watchmen, The Good Doctor, and numerous Hallmark Channel movies.
A former professional football player, he brings physicality, warmth, and authenticity to his characters, making him a familiar and trusted face to audiences internationally.
With 25 years of stage experience, playing key roles in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon works, Kirt honed his well-rounded character development skills.
He graduated with Honours from the University of Alberta with a minor in Drama. Since 2010, Kirt has worked on a number of shows, including Supernatural and Yellowjackets, and he played a scene with Dakota Johnson in Fifty Shades of Grey.
As a professional teacher, Kirt will provide excellent coaching to help guide you to your life on set!
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Delphin began her acting career in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where she graduated with honours from the Film Actors Academy Amsterdam. For more than ten years she has worked across Europe and Canada in film, television, verticals, commercials, musicals and voice-over. Her credits include A Small Light (Disney+), Dumped by Son, Spoiled by Grandson (Vertical) and Transtemporal (to be released in 2027).
She speaks English, Dutch and is on her way to become fluent in French. When she’s not on set, she’s usually spending time around animals, singing or playing piano and guitar, and she brings that same sense of play into every class she teaches.
Joe McCoy is the Senior Educational Administrator of the Academy. A graduate of the William B. Davis Centre for Actor’s Study, he is a gifted teacher of the craft he has been honing for many years as an actor and as a director. He is known for his humour, insight, and absolute passion as an educator. Intuitive and knowledgeable, he works in a relaxed and often hilarious style that allows students to feel safe and free from judgement.
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