AnniE ‘Graham’ Coulson

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Annie ‘Graham’ Coulson is an experienced performer, teacher (dance, voice, acting and piano) and director.  Favourite professional performance credits include:  “Beauty and the Beast” , “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “The Music Man”, “Godspell” and “The Fantasticks”.  Annie received a scholarship to the prestigious Broadway Dance Center in NYC where she trained and performed.  She later worked as Casting Assistant to Stephanie Gorin of Stephanie Gorin Casting and went on to hold the position of Youth Talent Agent (Theatre, Film/TV) at The Talent House; Canada’s leading theatre agency in Canada and New York.

CYNTHIA BELASKIE

COSTUME, SET, PROPS DESIGNER

Cynthia Belaskie grew up in a magical world of sparkles, paint, rhinestones and music; some of which even existed outside her imagination. After seeing the Pembroke Little Theatre’s production of Annie, when she was around 9 years old, Cynthia enthusiastically pursued amateur theatre every chance she got, culminating in her favourite role as Nora in A Doll’s House. She has an honours degree in English and History and a Master's of Arts in British Gender History. 

Her true passion of over 40 years, however, is figure skating. She coaches Special Olympians, is the President of the Dundas Figure Skating Club and continues to compete internationally, winning her third World Masters title in 2024. Cynthia comes from a long line of artisans, makers and craftsmen who built that magical world of her childhood and continue to support her artistic endeavours. At her parents’ feet she learned to costume, build, engineer and sew just enough so that the show could go on. She is thrilled to be part of the Graham Academy so that even more children can grow up in a magical world of sparkles, paint, rhinestones and music.  

INSTRUCTORS

melanie miles

IMPROV INSTRUCTOR

Melanie Miles is a dedicated theatre professional and acting coach who has mentored hundreds of students throughout her career. She founded Liberty Junction Theatre Inc. in Mississauga, a children’s theatre company running 14 years. During her tenure, she directed over 30 musicals and created a dynamic space where young performers could take risks, grow, and develop their craft.

Melanie has a diploma in Film from Vancouver Film School. She specializes in a range of acting techniques, including Laban movement, accent training, and improvisation.

Some of her Directing credits include:
Matilda 2019, The Lion King 2019, Newsies 2018, Beauty and the Beast, 2017, The Little Mermaid, 2016, Seussical 2011, 2016, Hairspray, 2014, Willy Wonka, 2014, The Wizard Of Oz, 2013, Alice in Wonderland 2013, Peter Pan 2012, Annie 2010, 2016, The Sound of Music 2012

Producing Credits:
Grease, 2019, The Addams Family, 2022, The Wizard of Oz, 2019

julia murray

DANCE TEACHER, CHOREOGRAPHER

Julia brings a lifelong passion for dance to the stage, with a foundation rooted in competitive jazz, tap, ballet, and lyrical. She previously taught dance for many years, sharing her love of movement with students of all ages. Julia has spent the past 16 years as an elementary school teacher. She is thrilled to combine her dedication to both education and the performing arts in this production.

RACHEL MOROZ

MUSIC DIRECTOR, VOCAL INSTRUCTOR

Rachel is a Hamilton-based award-winning vocalist and seasoned music educator with nearly two decades of experience in performance and music instruction. She is an honours graduate of Mohawk College’s Applied Jazz program and trained with the Royal Conservatory of Music in both piano and voice.

A versatile performer and multi-instrumentalist, Rachel works across Musical Theatre, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Motown genres. Rachel has performed with numerous bands and regularly collaborates with local artists as a session vocalist, contributing to many studio recordings and albums. She also writes and arranges vocal music bringing a strong foundation in harmony, music theory, and vocal blend to her work.

Her stage credits include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Fantine (Les Misérables), and Glinda (The Wizard of Oz), as well as writer and performer of the original work Bittersweet Candy Dream. She is a Sears Drama Award winner for Best Actress.

Rachel places a strong focus on vocal health and technical foundations. Students learn breath support, tone production, range development, and stylistic flexibility so they can sing with endurance and freedom. Drawing from both classical and modern vocal pedagogy, she helps each singer develop their natural voice while building strength, control, and expressive musicality.  Rachel was named Readers’ Choice Teacher of the Year (2021).  Rachel combines technical excellence with creativity and movement, helping students build confidence, musicianship, and stage presence while keeping learning engaging and joyful.

She is delighted to be joining The Graham Academy faculty.

LIZ RODRIGUES

VOCAL COACH

Liz Rodrigues is a chart-topping, 2X Grammy Award Winning Canadian singer and songwriter; co-writing for and performing with artists like Céline Dion and Eminem to name a few...

Liz Rodrigues is a chart-topping, 2X Grammy Award Winning, Canadian singer and songwriter; co-writing for and performing with artists like Céline Dion and Eminem to name a few....

Select credits include:

CÉLINE DION:
Courage (2019):
- “Courage” (co-writer)
- “Flying On My Own” (co-writer)
- “Say Yes” (co-writer)
- “Nobody’s Watching” (co-writer)
- “How Did You Get Here” (co-writer)
- “The Chase” (co-writer)

My Love (2008):
- “There Comes a Time” (co-writer)

EMINEM:
Recovery (2010) - Grammy-winning, No 1 Billboard:
- “Won’t Back Down” (co-writer)
- “25 to Life” (co-writer, ft. Liz Rodrigues)
- “Almost Famous” (co-writer, ft. Liz Rodrigues)

Bad Meets Evil - Eminem & Royce Da 59 (2012):
- “Echo” (co-writer, ft. Liz Rodrigues)

Marshall Mathers LP2 (2013):
- “Survival” (co-writer)

Southpaw - Major Motion Picture (2015):
- “Kings Never Die” (co-writer)

Revival (2017):
- “Castle” (co-writer, ft. Liz Rodrigues)

P!NK:
The Truth About Love (2012)
- “Here Comes the Weekend) (co-writer)

PITBULL:
Starring in Rebelution (2009):
- “Can’t Stop Me Now” (co-writer, ft. Liz Rodrigues)

NICOLE SCHERZINGER:
Killer Love (2011):
- “Casualty” (co-writer)