INSTRUCTORS
Thom Scott II
Founder, Head Instructor
Thom is a Meisner Technique trained, award-winning actor/producer/director. His goal is to fulfill God's purpose for his life by using his artistic talents to affect change, stimulate learning, motivate productivity, heal through art, galvanize creativity, and entertain the world.
"Listen, Be Affected,
and Respond..."
~ Thom Scott II
Lamman Rucker, M.S.Ed.
Associate Instructor
Dr. Lamman Rucker is an award-nominated Actor, Educator, Activist and Entrepreneur who’s career platform has been used to impact, inform and ignite communities through artistic, academic and philanthropic innovation. Currently starring as ‘Jacob Greenleaf’ in OWN Network's award-winning original drama series, Greenleaf...
Moses Jones
Instructor
“What is your Life or Death moment for the scene?” This is where most auditions live or die, at least through the eyes of Actor, Producer, and Acting Coach Moses Jones. Since starting The Reel Guru in 2015, Moses has been apart of literally THOUSANDS of auditions, seeing the good, the bad, and the BOOKINGS. By working with actors of all levels, he has crafted some tools to help towards ‘booking the room’.
Javon Johnson
Guest Instructor
Javon Johnson is an award winning actor/writer/director/producer/acting coach, from Broadway to TV and film. Currently staring as Richard Hallsen in Tyler Perry’s hit drama “The Oval” and recurring on BET’s “American Soul”, Johnson was recently seen in Tyler Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween”. Other credits include...
Rhavynn Drummer
Guest Instructor
Rhavynn Drummer is an award-winning producer, director, and casting director who has always had a love for actors and great performances. She began her career in casting at Tyler Perry Studios in 2007 after graduating from the University of Virginia. She’s had the honor of casting over fifteen television series, eighteen feature films, and seven touring plays with the studio...
Deanna Yarbough
Guest Instructor
Deanna Yarbough is a Canadian native who has a background in performing arts and has a passion for learning. She studied theatre and film at Georgia State University and had the pleasure to attend The Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Deanna has a strong foundation in the Stanislavski acting method and...
