Dedrick Weathersby

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Topics

Musical Theatre Performance & Audition Technique, Vocal Health and Commercial Styling, Acting & Character Development, Songwriting & Creative Writing, Commercial Acting & Motion Capture (MOCAP) Mechanics, Creative Ethics in Youth Theatre, Navigating the Business of Professional Performing Arts.

Teaching experience

Guest Lecturer / Performance Master Class, University of Texas at Arlington Guest Lecturer / Theatre Workshops, Lon Morris College (Jacksonville, TX) Master Class (Musical Theatre Performance), 2022–2023 @ Longview ISD & Hallsville ISD Youth Creative Ethics Workshop (Theatre & Performance Arts), 2021–2024 @ St. Hope Public Schools (Sacramento) & Longview ISD Vocal Performance & Stage Presence Instructor, 2020–Present @ Modern Tone Studios & School of Rock Adjudicator & Master Class Trainer, 2021–2024 @ Texas Theatre Adjudicators and Officials (UIL One Act Competition)

Interest & style

Interest: As an Emmy-nominated industry practitioner and experienced performance educator, my goal is to bridge the gap between academic theater training and the modern commercial entertainment industry. I am passionate about equipping the next generation of performers with the technical vocal skills, creative ethics, and business acumen required to build sustainable, award-winning careers. Guest lecturing allows me to share real-world insights from national tours, commercial sets, and recording studios to inspire and elevate students on a broader scale. Lecturing style: Highly engaging, interactive, and grounded in real-world professional industry experience. I blend high-energy masterclass-style performance coaching with practical, actionable feedback, focusing on unlocking each individual's unique artistic voice while building performance confidence. Other preferences: Open to remote or in-person opportunities across California and Texas. Highly interested in connecting with institutions featuring robust Musical Theatre, Vocal Jazz, Commercial Music, or Acting and Theater Performance departments.

Semesters available

Summer 2026, Fall 2026

Date/time availability

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Anytime)

Opportunity types

Online lecture, In-person lecture, Career services organized panel/talk

Lectures per year

6-10

Prep time

As much time as needed

Willing to travel to

Anywhere in the SF BAY AREA and Southern CA