RH Acting Studio
ROSANNY ZAYAS (Founder/Instructor)
Rosanny Zayas is a Dominican-American actress/ acting coach born in Brooklyn, New York. She received her MFA in Acting from The Juilliard School and has studied theater all over the world (Midsummer at Oxford Program, Barcelona International Theater Program) and is the 2025 recipient of the Ron Van Lieu Fellowship for the National Alliance of Acting Teachers. With her performance as Helena for The Public Theater in A Midsummer Night's Dream, The New York Times reviewed, "Best is Rosanny Zayas as Helena, who demonstrates nimble comic timing and always seems to be completely in the moment — a rarer ability than you’d think, even among the best actors." Some of her series regular roles include “Sophie Suarez” in Showtime’s THE L WORD GENERATION Q and “Detective Paola Martinez in ECHOES on Netflix. On THE L WORD, her solo song “ All About Me” was nominated for “Outstanding Original Music- and Lyric” at the 2023 Emmy Awards written by Taura Stinson. Some of her recurring roles include ORANGE IS
THE NEW BLACK, THE CODE, ELEMENTARY and INSTINCT. On the film side, she was seen opposite Patricia Arquette and Angela Bassett in Cindy Chupack's independent film, OTHERHOOD, and she appears in Jonathan Lisecki's indie film MODERN PERSUASION. You can currently see her recurring on Netflix’s half hour sitcom THE UPSHAWS starring Mike Epps and
Wanda Sykes.
ERIC PATRICK HARPER (Co-Founder/Instructor)
Eric is a Wisconsin-born actor. He received his MFA in Drama from The Juilliard School and previously studied Acting at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and improv at The Upright Citizens Brigade. He is cast on the upcoming Netflix show THE BOROUGHS starring Alfred Molina and Geena Davis and appears in the current season of ELSBETH on CBS. Eric recently played Lt.
Schrank in LA Opera’s production of WEST SIDE STORY, and starred in the West Coast premiere of Steve Yockey's play SLEEPING GIANT. His film PLAYING HOUSE was screened at the Oscar-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. It is now available to view via Watch Crafty's Short Film Account on Youtube. Eric's television credits also include MADAME SECRETARY (CBS), BOSCH: LEGACY (Amazon Prime), and AMERICAN RUST (Amazon Prime), as well as many regional theater productions throughout the United States. In addition to his acting career, he works as an acting coach and teaching artist both privately and with various acting schools and theater camps throughout the US. He has taught with UCLA, stART Osceola, MTCA, LiveMusicTutor, Hollywood Access Inc., Fried Music School, The Broadway Collective, and Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center. As a coach, Eric works with clients who have booked series regular roles and recurring roles on television, leading roles on stage, plus roles in major films. Check out more at www.ericpharper.com
MEDINA SENGHORE (Instructor)
Medina Senghore is a multifaceted talent in the performing arts, holding a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Juilliard, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Howard University. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer at California State University at Long Beach, teaching fundamental principles of acting. She has also Guest Lectured at Pomona, Claremont McKenna and Chaffey Colleges. Medina appeared as the “scene-stealing” Allison in Taylor Sheridan’s Those Who Wish Me Dead. Other film projects include the award-winning HBO Max short film CAP, Keeping Company (FilmQuest, Best Ensemble), and Murder City with Mike Colter. Notable TV roles include the final season of The Walking Dead, Dr. Death opposite Joshua Jackson and Happy! with Christopher Meloni. Medina has worked for acclaimed theatres such as The Old Globe (Twelfth Night), Shakespeare & Co. (Intimate Apparel) and she recently played Marianne in The Revolutionists at Ophelia’s Jump. A native New Yorker, Medina currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children.
LAURA PARKER (Alexander Technique)
Laura teaches the Alexander Technique (AT) in Los Angeles through private lessons, masterclasses, group courses, and workshops. Laura has taught AT for esteemed performing arts programs, including Loyola Marymount University, Mount Saint Mary's University, National Children's Chorus, Identity School of Acting, CSU Summer Arts, USC Thornton School of Music, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, Santa Monica College, LA City College, Idyllwild Arts Academy, University of La Verne, CSArts High School, and Marlborough School. She is on the faculty at Chapman University Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music and OperaWorks.
“I came to the Alexander Technique as an opera singer looking to free my rigid body and shallow breathing and to enhance my abilities as a performer. AT became my secret weapon; after a lesson, everything was easier. I was finally getting out of my own way! Later in my life, I sustained a neck injury that was so serious it not only jeopardized my singing, but caused a great deal of pain in my day-to- day living. It was my AT teacher who made the greatest impact on my recovery, helping me to calm intense pain and muscle spasms and rediscover my body's natural harmony and coordination."