The Point Loma Actors Workshop is a performance based acting group focused on

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Point Loma Actors Workshop

Point Loma Actors Workshop is a performance based acting company focused on the development of the individual actor. Beginners are encouraged to attend.

The Directors of Point Loma Actors have been active in achieving the goal of the theatre company for more than 18 years. They are engaged in the training, development, and production of live theatre presentations with a focus on the actor and the community.

The directors, believe that the following core strengths have positioned the company to achieve our goal of outstanding teacher and producer of live theatre for the actor and the community.

An experienced management team with proven operating, development and production skills.

Over 125 productions completed and performed.

Award winning producers, directors, designers and teachers.

Director Bios

David Sein

Managing Director

David Sein, Managing Director, has been a producer and director of theatre for the past twenty years. He is the founder and managing director of: Point Loma Actors Workshop. Driving Miss Daisy PLAW, Romantic Fools, PLAW, The Obiturist, Northpark Playhouse, A Midsummer Night's Dream NTC, An Honest Arrangement, PLAW, New Perspectives Festival, PLAW, Only In New York, PLAW, Greater Tuna, PLAW, Polish Joke, PLAW, Food For Thought, PLAW, Goodbye Charlie, Cabrillo Playhouse, Belle of Amherst, La Jolla MOCA Theatre, Boys Next Door, Powell Theatre, Sure Thing, Siobhan, Singular Kinda Guy, Finger Food, Anything For You, Rock Law, The Philadelphia, Birdrock Playhouse La Jolla, Hello San Diego, Birdrock Playhouse La Jolla, Package Deal COD Theatre Palm Desert, Rockin’ 50’s, Springs Theatre Palm Springs, Sholem Aleichem Annenberg Theatre Annenberg Museum, Santaland Diaries, La Jolla Center Playhouse, Something in the Basement Powell Theatre, The Problem El Cajon Theatre, Stonewater Rapture, Powell Theatre.

Hannah Ryan

Director of Education

Hannah Ryan, Director of Education, began working with Point Loma Actors Workshop in February of 2007. With PLAW she has since instructed/directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the green, Only in New York, Greater Tuna, Polish Joke, Food for Thought and two sessions of The “New Actors” Workshop. Other San Diego credits include PSM 2009 POP Tour: Miss Electricity-La Jolla Playhouse, PA Tobacco Road-La Jolla Playhouse, TA 2008 Summer Shakespeare Intensive-The Old Globe, PSM The Magic Flute-PLNU Music Department Hannah holds a degree in Theatre Arts from Point Loma Nazarene University

John H. Cochran

Director/Actor

John H. Cochran, Professor of Theatre Arts, has over forty-five years of experience in theatre, film and television as a teacher, actor director and producer. Mr. Cochran taught acting and directing at Stanford University, Palo Alto CA, Yale University, New Haven CT, Biola University, Los Angeles, CA and Westmont College, Santa Barbara CA. Since 1964 Mr. Cochran has directed over 60 productions in the modern realism genre, 21 productions of verse drama and 17 musical productions. John has also played many roles on stage as a member of both the Stanford and Yale Repertory Theatres. His former students include Danny Glover, John Tuturo, Francis Mc Dormand and Angela Basset. John’s film credits include The Extraordinary Seaman and the classic Hang ‘Em High, and his guest starring roles on television include The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Name of the Game. Love Letters with Martin Sheen, Lynn Redgrave, George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere, The Misanthrope, Of Mice and Men, and Chekov’s Three Sisters are among John’s numerous directing credits. Recently John starred in the first highly acclaimed African American production of PROOF at the famed Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Mr. Cochran has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity since 1961.

Jill Costanzo

Director of PLA Junior Theatre

Jill Costanzo, Director of PLA Junior Theatre, is the co-founder of the Manhattan Playhouse in Lakeside California and has been producing and teaching “Children’s Theater” in San Diego for the past twenty years. She is known for her ability to tailor studies according to each child’s needs, as well as, her positive results with introverted children. Jill is the daughter of world renown bongo player and band leader, Jack Costanzo. She has developed a unique program for the Point Loma Actors Junior Theatre and has an awesome program for kids to learn, experience and play.