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Paul Hopkins
Los Angeles/Toronto/Kitchener-Waterloo/Montreal
Paul Hopkins is a professional actor, director, and coach with over 30 years of experience across film, television, and theatre. Known for roles like Michael Tolliver in More Tales of the City, he’s also appeared in Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S and numerous Canadian productions. Paul has taught at McGill, Concordia, Wilfrid Laurier, and more, blending Meisner technique with classical training to help actors build truthful, present-moment performances.
He brings deep Shakespearean experience, with two seasons at the Stratford Festival, two seasons under Michael Langham at Atlantic Theatre Festival, and eight seasons as Artistic Director of Montreal’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park. Trained by leaders like Domini Blythe and Neil Freeman, Paul was also a finalist for the Christopher Plummer Award for Excellence in Classical Theatre.
JULIA LOZANO
Montreal
Meisner was a revelation for Julia—a way to trust her impulses, stay present, and let authentic connection create organic reactions. She trained in the technique for over five years with Scott Williams (Impulse Company) in NYC, London, and Paris, and with Robert Cordier in Paris.
A multidisciplinary singer, dancer, and actor, she began her career in France in musical theatre, operettas, and classical theatre before shifting her focus to on-camera work. Her collaborations include work with Jacques Duparc (Opéra de Reims, Opéra d’Avignon), performing Molière at Théâtre Fontaine with the Colette Roumanoff Company, and playing the Prince in The Prince and the Pauper.
Based in Montreal since 2016, she performed in Hâgar et la source and joined Passeurs de Voix as an artist and actor coach for an immersive creation inspired by Visniec’s Migraaants. Following her connections with La Porte Rouge and Paul Hopkins, she now leads Meisner Technique workshops in Montreal, and also teaches yoga, dances flamenco, studies flamenco singing, and writes.
Testimonials
More than one of the best Shakespeare coaches around; Paul is an inspirational teacher and mentor. His coaching will leave a lasting impression on your craft that radiates beyond art and into your life.
Dora Award Winner and Grammy Nominee
New York City
With Paul’s insight, my acting is more grounded and focussed than ever. The work is natural and breathes. I have booked 2 auditions with his help, in the last month alone.
Best known for her roles on Queer as Folk as Cynthia,[1] and in the Degrassi franchise as Diana Hollingsworth...
Toronto
"Paul’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, spurring students on to heights they could not have imagined on their own."
Wilfrid Laurier Professor, Voice, Opera, Faculty of Music
Waterloo
"Lessons with Paul are always an open discussion filled with creativity, kindness, and improvement. He helps me create effective performances which feel true to the story and myself. I am truly grateful for his guidance!"
Recently accepted into Boston University School of Theatre
Boston
"I learned so much about Shakespeare and classical theatre and it made me love it even more."
Current Client (performing in Anne in Anne of Green Gables in New Hamburg
"Working with Paul has been an incredible experience! Our Son, Nolan has been working gain knowledge in acting to move forward with his acting, theatre career. We've seen so much growth and understanding how to look at characters differently on stage. Paul has shown he truly cares about the development of Nolan by making himself available during important auditions."
Tricia, Nolan's mother. Current Client
Indianopolis
"Paul! You're a huge reason I'm even in this industry at all. There's really no words that can capture that gratitude for you."
Writer, actor and Associate Director Tarragon Theatre
Coached, taught and mentored Jeff from 2009-2012
Toronto/Montreal
Exceptional coaching experience that transformed my approach to performance.
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