The Crew at AMUA Teach What They Know
Not only are AMUA instructors State-approved, they’re composed of some of the entertainment industry’s top backstage talent.
Our instructors are not bound by the classroom; they all still work in their respective fields outside the classroom thus ensuring their skills are kept up-to-date. They maintain the ability to share real-world experiences and opportunities with their students.
AMUA Senior Instructors
Ashley Lords
School Director
Founder and fearless leader of the AMUA.
Ben Rittenhouse
Head of SFX Dept.
Emmy-award-winning sfx artist
Mimi Palazon
Head of Hair Dept.
25+ years experience in sfx and hair dept for film
Lori Gann-Smith
Head of Costume Dept.
25+ years experience in costume design
Claire Mints
Head of Makeup Dept.
5+ years experience in makeup for film