MEET THE EMTA TEAM

 Tom trained as an actor at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Since then, he’s built a diverse career across both stage and screen, with roles performed on both sides of the Atlantic including playing Young Bryan in Limitless, CBS. In addition to his work as a performer, Tom is also a writer and creative, currently developing a World War II musical Far From Home, set during the Blitz.

Having recently completed his PGCE, Tom has spent the past nine years training aspiring actors, combining his own unique techniques with a range of established methods to help students unlock their full potential. 

 Jake is a professional actor, singer and dancer with a wealth of experience on both stage and screen. Asides from performing onboard prestigious cruise ships and stages all over the world, he can often be seen closer to home in various shows at Brick Lane Music Hall in the East End of London. Jake trained in musical theatre and acting at The Arts Educational Schools, London, as well as the National Youth Music Theatre of Great Britain. Jake is eager to inspire students to hopefully carve their own careers in the industry, develop skills and confidence, and above all, enjoy them selves. 

Emily began performing at an early age, and later went on to train as a scholarship student at the Urdang Academy,  gaining a  a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. She has since continued to pursue her love for performing, appearing in a variety of theatre, film and commercial credits. Emily has been a teacher at EMTA for ten years, and loves nothing more than to share her passion and enthusiasm with her students.  As a teacher of Musical Theatre, Tap, Jazz, and LAMDA, she enjoys giving her students the opportunity to explore all  that makes a "triple threat" performer. 

Sue Nieto established two drama schools, one of which is EMTA. She has a long history in the stage and has performed in numerous West End productions. She now runs her own production company, and her pantomimes feature the talents of EMTA students. Sue instructs in the areas of Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theatre. 

Keira graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a BA Hons in Acting and Musical Theatre. Her theatre credits include West Side Story, Grease, Sweeney Todd and Romeo and Juliet. She is a professional vocalist with the West End Gospel Choir and has performed with them at high profile events like West End Live in Trafalgar Square, with popular artists such as Michael Bublé and even for HM King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in 2022. Keira discovered her love for teaching after graduating and is eager to combine her two passions to help students explore their voices in a safe, supportive and fun learning environment. 

Katy has been teaching musical theatre at EMTA for four years and has been teaching for ten years. Katy received her training at The Centre for Performing Arts College, where she also earned her DDI Modern and Tap teaching certifications. Katy graduated from The American Musical Theatre Academy with a 'Masters' degree in 2017. After graduating, Katy studied with Freckle Productions specialising in children's theatre. In recent years, Katy has explored her love of teaching even more and is now employed as a full-time Music teacher at Grimsdell Preparatory School.