Paula Stephens
Associate Faculty Member
Paula is a PRA registered Voice, Text and Presence Associate. She originally trained as an actor at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama followed by several seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company and many years working in Theatre, TV and Radio.
Paula teaches voice, text and presence to actors, actors in training, corporations, and women in business. She supports vocal health, vocal stamina, text and presence. Recent work includes voice work with actors in productions in the West End and Broadway, voice and text work for the Reykjavik City Theatre, and corporate presentation and 1-1 vocal training.
Paula teaches actors in training at UK and US drama schools. Schools include: The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, (GSMD), Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Florida State University, Penn State University, Muhlenberg College, University of Connecticut, Asolo Rep Theatre Florida, Pegasus Theatre, and The Globe Theatre Education.
Paula has a private client base to include actors, teachers and corporations teaching both from her home in Oxford, London and online. She has a dedicated passion and practise to enable women in business to be seen and heard, using the authentic, full voice, and presence. She also works with vulnerable women and those at risk to explore their right to be heard.