MY Mission

With a deep passion, vast knowledge and experience, and rich understanding of musical theatre, Lee is ready to help you become the performer you were born to be!  There is nothing that brings him more joy than empowering artists to realize and reach their full potential.  Whether you are preparing for an audition, building your musical theatre book, or wanting to grow your craft, Lee is excited to work with you!

 

Lee believes that every performer has the potential to reach greatness and with dedication, hard work, and consistent learning, this is possible.  Through textual analysis, acting techniques, character building exercises, and personal reflection, Lee strives to create a positive and encouraging working environment that gives the performer the freedom to explore and make discoveries that will enhance their performances.  His goal is to bring the performer to a place of confidence where their work conveys emotional depth, authenticity, bold choices, and an interpretation that uniquely stands out as their own.

 

LEE PUGSLEY is a legally blind actor, director, and writer, whose passion for storytelling and entertainment was birthed at a young age.  He grew up in Idaho where he spent his time acting in community theater and school plays, as well as writing scripts which he forced his friends to perform.  Upon high school graduation, Lee moved to Orange County where he earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts: Directing and Performance from Vanguard University of Southern California.  During his college years, Lee discovered his love of directing and began work as a director and acting coach. In his professional experience, Lee has worked at Southcoast Repertory Theatre, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and performed at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.  Lee is a firm believer that every individual has potential and he strives to help them find it.