
Foster Talent and Confidence in Every Teen
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Meet the dedicated professionals who nurture young actors’ talents with passion and expertise.

Sadie Stratton
Sadie Stratton brings 35+ years of professional experience as a working actor. She did her first film at 14 years of age so she knows what it’s like to be a young actor and the process going forward. She grew up in Bellingham and now splits her time between Bellingham and Los Angeles. She currently can be seen guest starring on this season of Ballard on Amazon and soon guest starring in the highly anticipated Peacock series 5 Star Weekend with Jennifer Garner. She is also known for her role as Patty Cannon on Misha Greens critically acclaimed Drama Underground, Mary Washburn in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar winning Oppenheimer, as well as numerous other TV guest and film roles. She was an active member of Circle West Theater Company, the West Coast affiliate of NYC Circle Rep Theater Company. In addition to her film and TV work she has also had a successful commercial career starring in over 350+ national commercial campaigns. Sadie is excited to bring all of her experience and mentor local teens who crave to create in a nurturing space and most of all have fun!🤩
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Sheri Cotner
Sheri Cotner discovered her love of performing in the 6th grade when she played Cher in a school production of Sonny and Cher. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for the stage and set her on a path toward theatre. She pursued theatre studies at Golden West College and Long Beach City College as well as completing additional specialized training to further develop her craft. Over the years, Sheri has performed in a variety of productions, including Play It Again Sam, Barefoot in the Park, Plaza Suite, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, and Oleanna in venues throughout Southern California. She was a member of The Found Theatre in Long Beach, where she appeared in numerous original productions written and directed by Cynthia Galles, gaining invaluable experience in collaborative and creative storytelling. After moving to Bellingham and taking time off to raise her children, Sheri is excited to return to her passion and teach teens in a lively, supportive space where they can explore, take risks, and have fun while growing as an actor!🎭
Fostering Teen Acting Skills with Confidence
Laurel Actors Studio empowers teens through scene study and improvisation, nurturing their passion and talent.

