ACTORS THEATER
PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK. BALTIMORE CHICAGO
BE THE ACTOR THEY NEVER SAW COMING
ACTORS THEATER FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK CITY BALTIMORE INTERNATIONAL
CICI RAE
C0-EXEC. PRODUCER
PAUL SOLLIMO
ADMIN
SAJID CHAUDHARY
PRODUCER
TEACHING STAFF
FRAN PULTRO
Fran is a proud Philadelphia native whose life and career reflect the grit, heart, and versatility of his hometown. A working actor with a growing list of credits, Fran appeared in Rocky Balboa - filmed in the very streets he grew up on. He has been cast in films including Grease, Sleepers, Attendance and The 2nd Coming. His on-camera work extends well beyond feature films - audiences have seen him in Super Bowl and Academy Awards specials, as well as national commercials.
Fran's craft is built on serious training. He began his study in the craft of acting at HB Studios, and has continued developing that craft with various acting teachers. He studied dance with renowned choreographers Joe Tremaine (LA) and Luigi (NYC), as well as stage combat with Maestro Falcon at Falcon Studios. His first martial arts teacher was the legendary Chuck Norris in 1977, and has continued this training since that time, as he continues to develop a range that spans dramatic acting, movement and dance.
Service runs deep in Fran's story. After serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era, he also served as a member of the New Jersey Army National Guard.
His dedication to discipline and physical excellence carries into every corner of his life. His MEd in Kinesiology from Temple University led to him working as a physical trainer, and authoring a textbook - Easy Steps of Self Defense - published by McGraw-Hill. He has also edited and published Wisdom for the Warrior (IBS, 2006) for martial artists - works that blend practical skill with the mindset of service and strength that defines him. Fran is equally at home on horseback or on a motorcycle.
But his most meaningful roles are off-screen. Fran served as the staff Chaplain at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children for 19 years, bringing comfort, faith and encouragement to young patients and their families. Back home he is first and foremost a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather.
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Beaux Emerson is a West Philadelphia native and versatile actor whose work spans film, television, and the stage. His screen credits include Death Saved My Life starring Meagan Good, Concrete Cowboy starring Idris Elba, SlowBurn, and Our Blood, and he is also known for his work in A Cup Full of Crazy, CHAAW: Chapter 2, and The Accidental Redhead. Onstage, Beaux has taken on roles in acclaimed productions including The Color Purple, The Wiz, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Talk About Drama, demonstrating a range that moves effortlessly between drama and musical theatre. He is drawn to acting by a deep sense of purpose: the belief that his calling is to represent unheard voices and bring their stories to life.
Beyond the screen and stage, Beaux is an accomplished soul singer, songwriter, and performer. An old soul influenced by Marvin Gaye, Brian McKnight, and Stevie Wonder — along with vocalists from Bobby "Blue" Bland to Steve Perry — he has headlined tribute shows honoring The Latin Casino and Motown, and has performed the National Anthem for several local sports teams, most recently the Camden Monarchs. His musicality enriches his acting, giving every performance an added depth of rhythm, emotion, and authenticity.
BEAUX EMERSON
CLAIRE GOLDEN DRAKE
Claire Golden Drake is a Philadelphia-based actor with an extensive résumé spanning stage and screen. Her theatre credits include Veronica in God of Carnage (South Camden Theater Company and Stagecrafters), the title role in Shirley Valentine at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Chris in Neil Simon's Rumors, and productions of The Elephant Man, Moby Dick Rehearsed, and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde with Iron Age Theatre. She has performed with companies across the region — including Allen's Lane Theatre, The Center Theatre, Hedgerow Theatre Company, and the Vagabond Acting Troupe, where she was a core ensemble member for many years — in works ranging from The Sound of Music and Oliver to numerous children's theatre touring shows. Her on-camera work includes film projects, medical and pharmaceutical training videos, and Temple graduate film productions.
Claire's craft is built on a strong foundation of training, including a BFA in Acting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a BTEC National Diploma in the Performing Arts from Coleg Glan Hafren in Cardiff, Wales. She has continued to sharpen her skills through advanced on-camera and audition technique study with John Pallotta at the Actors Theater for Film and Television, along with specialized coursework in audiobook narration, teleprompter work, and voice-over acting. In addition to acting, she works as an audiobook narrator and voice-over artist, and brings her performance skills to original shows and themed adventures for young audiences. She is represented by Pat Yorks of Agency Connects, LLC
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Macah Coates holds an MFA from the University of Washington, where she honed her craft as a performer and theatre artist. A professional singer, she has performed extensively throughout New York City and the surrounding region, appearing on stages across a wide range of venues and musical styles. Her off-Broadway credits include productions at the celebrated La MaMa Theatre and Theatre for the New City, where The New York Times praised her "sharp and forceful" work in a "stand-out performance."
Macah is currently developing BANSHEE – An Appalachian Musical, a groundbreaking new work and the first horror musical of its kind. A true multi-hyphenate, she serves as the project's composer, lyricist, and book writer while also starring as its leading actor, with additional songs co-written by collaborator Robert Taube.
