ABOUT US

INTERNATIONAL ACTING SCHOOL &
CREATIVE SPACE FOR THE ACTOR IN YOU

Building an inclusive creative community of actors who thrive locally and inspire on the world stage as beacons of light through sustainable practices.

OUR STORY

“Sightlines Actors’ Space is an international acting school true to its name, with a global reach that includes students and partnerships spanning the world. Its mission is simple yet profound: “Create Space for ALL”—Acting Truthfully, Learning Actively, and Living Courageously.

This commitment centers on providing a secure and supportive environment for actors from all walks of life—from nervous beginners to seasoned professionals—to explore their craft through sustainable practices. The journey does not end when a course concludes. A vibrant calendar of community events ensures that connection and collaboration continue long after the final class.”

—Excerpt from “Creating Space for the Actor’s Soul” by Business APAC

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PARTNERSHIPS

OFFICIAL STAR MAGIC
MEISNER TRAINING PARTNER

Since October 2024, Sightlines Actors’ Space has been the official Meisner Training partner of Star Magic. Sightlines leads their public acting workshops and train their artists in preparation for various film and television projects, bringing truthful, process-driven work to both emerging and established talents.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

As an international acting school, Sightlines Actors’ Space continues to expand its global footprint through meaningful international collaborations in the United States and Indonesia. By working with leading training centers and community arts organizations in both countries, Sightlines brings truthful, process-driven Meisner training to diverse artistic communities across borders—strengthening its commitment to sustainable, globally connected actor development.

CREATE SPACE FOR A.L.L.

ACT TRUTHFULLY

Encouraging actors to live truthfully, embrace vulnerability and individuality, and explore instinctively in order to discover new depths in their performances.

LEARN ACTIVELY​

We believe actors are athletes who must continuously train their acting muscles. Our creative space serves as an actor’s gym cultivating a mindset of continuous growth, curiosity, and self-agency while honing one’s craft, both as independent artists and as members of a collaborative community.

LIVE COURAGEOUSLY

Empowering actors to expand their horizons by taking risks and forging new paths, both on and off the stage.

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

COACH ALECX LORICA

Alecx Lorica is a Sightlines Meisner Teacher and the founder of Sightlines Actors’ Space. She is an actress and singer based in the Philippines, who discovered her passion for teaching acting during her time at Ateneo de Manila University, where she graduated with a double degree in BFA Theater Arts and AB Communication. During her time in Ateneo, she received a “Loyola Schools Award for the Arts for Theater Arts Performance” (2018) for her contribution to the arts during her time at the university.

Alecx completed her Designated Meisner Teacher training under Scott Trost, Executive Director of the Meisner Institute., L.A., USA. The Meisner Institute is supported and endorsed by James Carville, executor of the Sanford Meisner estate. Since completing her Meisner Teacher training, she has launched Sightlines Actors’ Space. Over the course of June 2021 to today, she has taught over 300 students from all over the world (Philippines, USA, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore).

COACH MARCEL DAVID

Marcel David is a Sightlines Meisner Teacher who is a graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University and was an active member of Ateneo Blue Repertory. In the organization, he has served as the Core-Competencies Project Manager for Production while working in multiple productions. He has acted in Urinetown (2015), Stages of Love (2017) and RENT (2018). He has also done artistic work for the production as an Assistant Choreographer for The Addams Family (2016), Assistant Director for Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (2017), Co-choreographer for FAME (2017) and Choreographer for Stages of Love (2017). 

Professionally, Marcel has also worked for The Sandbox Collective as a Stage Manager for Every Brilliant Thing (2019), and its rerun (2023). He has also been the Production Manager for Sandbox Fest 2023 and the Assistant Director for Bawat Bonggang Bagay (2023).  

COACH DAN ANSALDO

Performer—Educator—Artist Mental Health Coordinator with 30+ years experience in musical theater, opera, arts pedagogy (voice, acting, dance) and artist mental health.

1997—in a Thursday night community singing class, Dan embarked on a journey of faith. Five months later, in a dark New York theater, Dan debuted as Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd. His roster of musical and operatic roles performed at venues worldwide range from Claude Frollo (Hunchback: A New Musical), Jean Valjean (Les Mis), The Engineer (Ms. Saigon)— to Alfredo (La Traviata), Rudolfo (La Boheme), Cavaradossi (Tosca)— to name a few.

 Dan’s pedagogic lineage traces from robust pedigree: Marianne Cornetti, Eduardo Valdez, Dr. Glenn Koponen, Dr. Paul J. Liljestrand, Shelley & Joel Jameson, Grammy winner Esther B. Hinds, Dr. Stanley L. Ralph (father of Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph), Emma Drilon & her sister, Evelyn Mandac, Angeli Bayani, Jillian Paige, Alecx Lorica and Scott T. Trost.

COACH JORGE EMPINADO

Jorge is a Sightlines Meisner Teacher, and Filipino actor working across film and theatre. He has played roles in multiple student and independent films across Ateneo, DLSU-CSB, APFI, PUP, and more, most recently starring in The Wait (Ateneo) and Hatid Sundo (PUP). Onstage, he played dual roles (JunJun/Pedro) in the Eksena PH production of Reklamasyon Headquarters.

He has trained extensively in various acting techniques through workshops with Star Magic, Sightlines Actor’s Space, and under the mentorship of Director Carlo Catu. 

Jorge has received distinctions for his acting both in his work as an actor and as an acting student. He strongly believes in weaving instinct and collaboration into every project.

COACH SARI LABRADOR

Sari Labrador graduated from the AB Theater Arts Program of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde with a Major in Performance. She is primarily a theater actor, having participated in devised, experimental productions such as Wreckage (2022) under Maiba 18 Productions and My Survival Toolkit: Isang Tanghal-Talakay (2024) under the UP Diliman Gender Office. Her artistic practice is informed by her advocacy with Rural Women Advocates, championing stories that surround community and resistance.

She began studying in Sightlines Actors Space in 2025, and is undergoing training under Alecx Lorica to teach the Meisner Technique through the Sightlines system.

TEACHER COLLABORATORS

DELPHINE BUENCAMINO

Movement for Actors

 

REGINA DE VERA

Voice and Text

 

HANSEL TAN

Audition Technique

 

OCTAVE KARALIEVITCH

First Principles Directing

MEET OUR TEAM

ALECX LORICA Founder, CEO, & Head Sightlines Meisner Teacher
MARCEL DAVID Sightlines Meisner Teacher & Treasurer
MIKEL GODINEZ Strategic Partnerships Director
DADS VALENCIA Business Development & Operations Director

ISABELLE PRADO Marketing Director