Acting for Young People Senior Teaching Arist Rebecca Wahls was featured in George Mason University’s news in regards to her first feature film, Him, about the final five contestants on a reality dating show.
Rebecca has taught with us Fall 2012 and is currently directing this summer’s Advanced Actors Showcase!
Rebecca Wahls
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Rebecca Wahls has worked with AFYP since Fall 2012 teaching for after school, summer camp, and showcase programs and in various administrative capacities. Her favorite AFYP project was Puffs in Summer 2022. Currently, her focus with AFYP is on private coaching, creative writing, and graphic design. AFYP writing credits include Rockin’ Robin Hood (Fall 2021), Cinderella 101 (Fall 2018), Billy Shakes and the Big Screen (Fall 2016), A Midwinter Eve’s Dream (Fall 2015), and the Mini and Adventures scripts for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 .
Outside of AFYP, Rebecca develops new musicals and film and is currently the Artist in Residence at Duke University. She is a TEDx speaker (“Yes, And: The Power of Improv in Everyday Life”) and offers custom improv workshops for corporate organizations. Through AFYP, she has also taught Improv with the Veterans in the Arts Initiative. Recent directing credits include Pippin (4-time Helen Hayes nominated production with Monumental Theatre Company) and The Play That Goes Wrong (Cumberland Theatre, Winner of Best Play & Best Direction for 2024 by Broadway World Baltimore). MFA Directing (John Wells Fellow), Carnegie Mellon University; BFA Theatre, George Mason University. (rebeccawahls.com)