MEET THE TEAM
Director
Louise is the Director of Class Act Theatre Company and Principal Tutor of Class Act School of Acting. She loves finding brand new plays and exploring classics but her great passion is the work of Shakespeare - she enjoys exploring his plays from a staging and storytelling perspective and bringing his works to new audiences and actors. Directing community theatre has become her personal passion, allowing her to bring people together and support their artistic journey from first rehearsal to final bow. At Class Act Theatre Company, she has built lasting friendships, and is never happier than watching the people she loves shine onstage. Louise works full time as a LAMDA Acting and Public Speaking Coach both privately and in an independent school in Monmouthshire.
Louise Best
LAMDA Teacher/Social Media Manager
Ryan has had a passion for performing from a young age. He joined Class Act in 2021, first performing in Romeo and Juliet, and later moving up to the adult group and performing in Shakespeare in Love. He has made so many connections, and enjoys nothing more than performing on stage alongside them. Ryan has since gone on to work alongside Louise, teaching the Young Actors Academy and is now undergoing training to become a LAMDA teacher. Ryan also manages our website and our social media presence, helping promote our company. Alongside Class Act, he is currently studying a Theatre and Drama degree at the University of South Wales.
Ryan Gluyas
LAMDA Teacher
Dan is a passionate and experienced drama practitioner who graduated with a Drama degree from the University of Gloucestershire in 2019. Since then, he has built a strong foundation in teaching becoming a qualified teacher with over five years of experience - and many more in the world of performance and theatre. Dan specialises in delivering LAMDA tuition at Class Act, preparing students for exams. He has an exceptional love for performing arts and a commitment to helping young people grow in confidence, creativity and communication. Dan brings energy and expertise to every class, making him a valued member of the Class Act team.
Dan Thomas-Williamson
Creative Designer
Louise is a veteran of Class Act. With close ties to Director Louise Best, she has always been there to help beautify Class Act shows with her unique and wonderful set and costume design ideas. Louise is also the Creative Director of the Musical Theatre group, and our sister company, ‘Perform Chepstow’.