Xander (he/him) is an actor, playwright, and teacher. He has recently received his M.A. at UC Santa Cruz in playwriting where he adapted the Bertolt Brecht play Mother Courage and her Children to modern day Mexico. . He wears many hats at EnActe as he is also an Operations and Curriculum Liaison dealing with scheduling and curriculum development. Pioneering the new Improv class to be part of the EnActe curriculum. 

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Atika is thrilled to be part of Enacte School of Drama, where she blends her flair for the arts with her passion for inspiring children to dream big and let their imaginations soar. Armed with a postgraduate degree in English and driven by a deep-rooted love for the arts, she has built a successful career in advertising as a creative and copywriter.

In addition to her role as an instructor, Atika is stepping into the position of Communications Manager, where she aims to foster seamless communication between parents and teachers.  

Bianca is so grateful to be an Instructor with EnActe School of Drama! Bianca recently received her BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has also trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and Carnegie Mellon University, studying Classical Acting and Musical Theatre, respectively. Bianca’s most recent credit is Helena with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s touring production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and works as a Teaching Artist with SF Shakes.

Stefan is the drama teacher at Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School and directs the middle school production at Woodside Priory. For twenty-one years, Stefan was an actor, director, playwright, and instructor with California Theatre Center, where he appeared in over a hundred productions and directed student actors in numerous Conservatory productions, many of which he wrote. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dramatic Art from University of California, Davis and a Teaching Credential from Sacramento State University. Between UCD and CSUS he traveled with and performed in various circuses.

My name is Nancy Lynn Frank, BFA, AAS. I am an artist and educator with a local business for over 35 years and counting.  My firm designs and prints and specializes in writing for clients‘ advertising needs including copy and logo designs.  I have also written a children’s book and many songs (some recorded) ) with dreams of being a “rock and roll star.

With unique communication and creativity, I have managed to keep one foot and a strong arm in the education “door” which has been another passion of mine. My experience as a teacher, and proprietor bring  together all my acquired skills to be shared by client and students alike, meshing together perfectly!

Thank you EnActe School of Drama for giving me the opportunity to see my students  spread their wings and fly!!

Genene is an instructor with the EnActe School of Drama. Genene has an AA in English from Evergreen Valley College and majored in English for Education at San Jose State. As a child. Genene played a wide array of characters in dozens of short films written and directed by her sci-fi / horror author father, Gerry. Genene is a writer, artist, painter also influenced by her great grandfather, English animator, Sid Griffiths. Genene is a mother of three, a trained makeup artist, a beauty consultant, and a licensed life agent for the State of California.

Aishwarya is a spirited Teaching Artist with seven years of experience inspiring students aged 12-18 through the magic of theatre. Armed with a Bachelor’s in Performing Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma in School Psychology from Pune University, India. She seamlessly blends creativity and psychology in the classroom. Certified in Higher Education Teaching from Harvard, Aishwarya believes in hands-on learning and active engagement—because who learns anything by sitting still? Whether crafting lesson plans or guiding students through the IB and IGCSE curriculum, she’s passionate about turning life and coffee into teachable moments. She thrives on making education meaningful.

Aditya is a globally-seasoned stage actor and writer with over 20 years of main-stage production performances. His thespian journey started at the Shakespeare (Dramatics) Society, St. Stephen’s College (Delhi), and since then, he has performed in Singapore, Dubai, London, and is a lead performer within the Bay Area theater circuit. In addition to theater, Aditya performs stand-up comedy at ticketed events, writes thought pieces for magazines and journals, and delivers classroom programs to adults and children on topics ranging from public speaking to improv. Aditya is also a teacher at the Enacte School of Drama, wherein he combines his eclectic stage experience and passion for talent development, by enabling young, fertile minds to identify and enjoy their creative potential. 

Sara is excited to join EnActe! Sara received a BFA in Acting from NYU Tisch, studying Meisner, Shakespeare, Clown, Voice, and On-Camera technique. Passionate about helping others find expression through play, her philosophy is that art is too important to take seriously. 

Dilip is thrilled to be a part of EnActe’s School of Drama. Balancing his passion along with his technology career, he has been part of numerous South Asian Bay Area productions for the last decade, both acting and directing. Professionally, he built his career leading world-class teams to drive continuous improvements for both product and service delivery.  He has a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Bombay University in India and holds a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, East Bay in the USA.