I have always seen her natural talent to be on a stage. This is the first chance for her to work with people that can truly foster her gifts… I feel blessed you can see in her what I always have.
Stagecoach Parent
Stagecoach Vaughan & Richmond Hill
The world is changing. Confidence lasts forever.
At Stagecoach Performing Arts Vaughan & Richmond Hill, we help young people ages 4–18 discover what they’re capable of through acting, singing and dance, at Richmond Hill United Church, near Vaughan.
Our students learn to speak up, take creative risks, work as a team and try, fail and try again. Along the way, they make friends and build confidence far beyond the stage.
That’s Creative Courage For Life. Try two weeks for just the deposit!
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Wherever they are at, there’s a Stagecoach class that fits. Choose a class to start their journey.
Early Stages (4 – 6 year-olds)
Weekly Classes
Early Stages
(4 – 6 year-olds)
Early Stages classes give children the opportunity to make new friends and have fun exploring each of the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama, as well as learning key life skills along the way.
Weekly Classes
Early Stages
(4 – 6 year-olds)
Early Stages classes give children the opportunity to make new friends and have fun exploring each of the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama, as well as learning key life skills along the way.
Weekly Classes
Main Stages
(6 – 16 year-olds)
Main Stages classes are split in three age-appropriate groups, where children develop skills in the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama. These confidence-boosting classes see children build key life skills we call Creative Courage for Life®.
Weekly Classes
Main Stages
(6 – 16 year-olds)
Main Stages classes are split in three age-appropriate groups, where children develop skills in the three musical theatre disciplines of singing, dancing and drama. These confidence-boosting classes see children build key life skills we call Creative Courage for Life®.
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Swap Screen Time For Stage Time
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Building Creative Courage for Life®
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Meet the team
Meet our Principal
Adrian Dawson brings together a love of performance, a career in leadership and, most importantly, life as a dad. A former radio broadcaster and stand-up comedian, Adrian spent 21 years in operations leadership before becoming Principal of Stagecoach Vaughan & Richmond Hill. He believes performing arts can give young people something bigger than stage skills: the confidence to speak up, take risks, make mistakes, find their voice and develop Creative Courage for Life.
The Teachers
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Persephone Sedgwick
Persephone is an actor, singer and musical theatre performer who graduated from St. Clair College’s Music Theatre Performance program in 2025. Trained in acting, voice and multiple dance styles, her credits include The Wizard of Oz, Cats and the Windsor Symphony’s The Legend of Orpheus. Persephone also has experience working with children and teens in theatre and is passionate about creating a supportive environment where young performers can build skill, creativity and confidence.
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Paul Lapointe
Drama
Paul Lapointe is a theatre artist, educator and performance coach with over a decade of experience in stage and screen. He holds a Master’s in Theatre Performance and has trained internationally in acting, stage combat and character development. A Second City Chicago alumnus, Paul brings improvisation, storytelling and ensemble work into his teaching, creating a supportive environment where Stagecoach students can grow in confidence and creativity.
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Mar Aylín
Dance
Mar Aylín is a Mexican actress, dancer, singer and experienced performing arts teacher. ISTD-certified in jazz and tap, she trained in musical theatre dance under renowned Mexican artists Jacobo Toledo and Juliana Hinojosa. A competition winner in Mexico and the US, Mar earned a Dance Educators of America scholarship to train in New York City. With 20+ years in the performing arts and 15 years teaching, she loves inspiring young performers to sing, dance and shine!
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Rachel D’Arpino
Early Stages
Rachel D’Arpino is a recent York University Bachelor of Education graduate, specializing in Performing Arts with a minor in Social Science. Qualified in Primary and Junior education, she works with the York Region Catholic District School Board and joins Stagecoach Early Stages. With experience in numerous productions, including children’s theatre, Rachel is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where students can build creativity and confidence.
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Alicia Gallardo
Early Stages Assistant
Alicia Gallardo is a Mexican-born actor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Acting from La Casa del Teatro. She has performed in numerous productions and trained in Hula, Latin and contemporary dance, bringing movement into her storytelling. Alicia also leads theatre workshops for children and has international performance experience with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Now based in Toronto, she is passionate about inspiring young performers through creativity and play.
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