I am Brian Grey, an actor and teaching artist with a diverse background in stage, screen, and education. I hold an MFA in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of the Pacific, complemented by a Pacific Conservatory Theatre certificate in Acting. I balance performance work with teaching, serving as Adjunct Faculty at Roosevelt University and collaborating with theatres and programs to mentor emerging artists. Beyond the stage, I teach yoga (RYT 200) and lead voice and speech workshops, dialect coaching, and audition preparation. My focus is helping performers develop technique, self-awareness, and imaginative expression while building inclusive, community-driven work that connects artistry with lived experience.

Brian Grey

I am Brian Grey, an actor and teaching artist with a diverse background in stage, screen, and education. I hold an MFA in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of the Pacific, complemented by a Pacific Conservatory Theatre certificate in Acting. I balance performance work with teaching, serving as Adjunct Faculty at Roosevelt University and collaborating with theatres and programs to mentor emerging artists. Beyond the stage, I teach yoga (RYT 200) and lead voice and speech workshops, dialect coaching, and audition preparation. My focus is helping performers develop technique, self-awareness, and imaginative expression while building inclusive, community-driven work that connects artistry with lived experience.

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I am Brian Grey, an actor and teaching artist with a diverse background in stage, screen, and education. I hold an MFA in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of the Pacific, complemented by a Pacific Conservatory Theatre certificate in Acting. I balance performance work with teaching, serving as Adjunct Faculty at Roosevelt University and collaborating with theatres and programs to mentor emerging artists.
Beyond the stage, I teach yoga (RYT 200) and lead voice and speech workshops, dialect coaching, and audition preparation. My focus is helping performers develop technique, self-awareness, and imaginative expression while building inclusive, community-driven work that connects artistry with lived experience.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching Intermediate Acting I & II; scene study focusing on scripts by playwrights from historically marginalized backgrounds; script breakdown, actioning, and character analysis. Long-term substitute for Fundamentals of Acting II. Introduction to fundamentals of acting, voice and speech, and contentless scenes and monologues with emphasis on tactics, objectives and given circumstances.
Yoga Instructor at Forth Studio Chicago
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching public mixed level Vinyasa, Restorative and Pilates classes, including heated Vinyasa and Pilates; community-driven, upbeat environment.
Yoga Instructor at TULA YOGA STUDIO
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Teaching public mixed level Vinyasa, Restorative and other styles; also providing one-on-one tutorials.
Visiting Adjunct Instructor at San Joaquin Delta College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Acting Fundamentals for majors and non-majors; coaching and audition prep; performance duties in an award-winning production; exploration of Stanislavski’s System as a basis for acting technique.
Actor/Teaching Artist at Riverside Theatre
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Actor in Hamlet and The School for Scandal; led workshops in voice and speech.
Actor/Teaching Artist at Texas Shakespeare Festival
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Actor in multiple productions and teaching artist for visiting High School and College students; focused on voice and speech (Linklater technique).
Actor/Teaching Artist at Texas Shakespeare Festival
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Actor in multiple productions; teaching artist for visiting high school and college students; focused on voice and speech (Linklater technique).
Instructor at FORTH STUDIO CHICAGO
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teach public mixed level Vinyasa, Restorative, Strength and Pilates classes, including heated Vinyasa, in a music-driven environment aimed at building community.
Adjunct Faculty – Acting at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching Intermediate Acting I & II with scene study, script analysis, and exploration of works by playwrights from historically marginalized backgrounds; long-term substitute for Fundamentals of Acting II; teaching Fundamentals I – Acting & Voice and Speech with emphasis on Tactics, Objectives and Given Circumstances.
Visiting Adjunct Instructor – Acting Fundamentals at San Joaquin Delta College
January 1, 2015 - Present
Acting Fundamentals for majors and non-majors; coaching and audition prep; vocal and physical warm-ups; exploration of Stanislavski’s System; games, improvisations, scene study.

Education

MFA Acting at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
BA Theatre Arts at University of the Pacific
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Certificate - Acting at Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
MFA Acting at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
BA Theatre Arts at University of the Pacific
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Certificate - Acting at Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
MFA Acting at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
BA Theatre Arts at University of the Pacific
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Certificate - Acting at Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
MFA Acting at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
BA Theatre Arts at University of the Pacific
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Certificate - Acting at Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Yoga Alliance - RYT 200HR Recognized Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
SAG-AFTRA
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Actors Equity Association
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
RYT 200
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Yoga Alliance - RYT 200HR Recognized Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Yoga Alliance - RYT 200HR Recognized Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
SAG-AFTRA
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Actors Equity Association
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
SAG-AFTRA
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Actors Equity Association
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Yoga Alliance - RYT 200HR Recognized Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality