Faculty

Suzanne Schmidt is a cross-disciplinary actor, content creator, writer, producer, director and private acting coach. Suzanne's theatrical credits include: Mrs. Chevely in An Ideal Husband, Frau Gabor in Spring Awakening, Billy in Women of Manhattan, Juliet in Shakespeare's Woman and Terry in the world premiere of The Straight Bozo. Her television credits include: "Sons of Anarchy," "Days of Our Lives," "Hey You, It's Me" and "Hillbrook Gardens." Suzanne took home the 2017 Austin Comedy Film Festival's Best Actress award. Her film credits include: Lilin's Brood, Apt 123, The Dark Mirror, Mr. Maples, Mechanic, Building America and Dark Sky Picture's graphic novel film Monster School. Suzanne is a member of the New American Theatre Company, a cofounder of Hear Me Roar Productions and founder of High Tide Pictures, a film company that strives to create inspirational and relatable female-driven content.

Degrees

M.F.A., Theatre Arts, Northern Illinois University
B.A., Acting, University of Southern California