Class Teachers
Alisar Jane
CEO / Founder and Class Principle
Class Principle Alisar is our Founder and CEO but also leads our classes. She studied at Newcastle College in Perfoming Arts and is also a SEND Trained Teaching Assistant with many years of experience within various settings. She have appeared in various TV shows over the years and commercials. She also loved to perform with local theatre companies . Her passion for teaching the members and making sure the members learn in an accepting, warm and inclusive environment is what makes her world and she loves to celebrate every achievement that is made.
Kev Rhodes
Music Lead
I studied music production and performing arts at college, I have worked semi-professionally as a musical performer for many years, touring the UK with my band, writing and recording my own material, supporting the likes of Boyzone, Peter Andre and Cheryl.
I have also supported Steps as part of their “Gold” tour at the Newcastle Arena. Since 2005, I performed in numerous musical theatre productions in professional theatres throughout the region, gaining further experience in performance and stagecraft.
I have been with True Colours Theatre since they began back in 2014. I am always motivated by True Colours as it provides a safe and inclusive place for everyone, bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and experiences, to develop performance and life skills in a non-judgemental environment.
To see the students grow in confidence and believe in themselves and seeing how they all support each other is so rewarding and inspiring.
Shannon Charters
Dance Captain and Assistant Class Administrator
Shannon joined us back in 2019 after she discovered True Colours Theatre through our founder Alisar. Shannon is a performer and dancer and studied Level 3 Musical Theatre at Newcastle College. She also trained from a young age in many forms of dance.
Shannon overcame her own battles with mental health as a teenager and wanted to help other children and young adults to never feel alone like she did. She believes that everyone should have a place where they belong.
She is also on the management team of Dreams On Moonbeams Parties and Events.
Lyn Dos Santos
Drama Lead
Lyn studied Musical Theatre at Northumbria University before going on to gain a degree in Performance Art from Leeds Metropolitan University. After graduating she worked for many years in Theatre in Education and delivering workshops for Local education authorities. She has worked professionally in film and tv and performed at Edinburgh fringe festival. Lyn spent many years teaching in theatre schools nationally and has been involved in productions as a performer, teacher and director at some of the countries most prestigious theatres and arenas including The Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and the O2 arena.
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