John Rea
Composer, Lyricist
Director, Teacher

MacGuffin Theatre and Film Company, a 27-year-old non-profit theatre program in Philadelphia, hosts theatre classes in drama, musical theatre, comedy and film, a variety of summer camps and free productions for youth actors between the ages of 4 and 17. With over 160 theater productions, 14 films, 1 documentary and 26 years of summer camps, we have taught, encouraged, and inspired over 8,000 young people. Many of our students have gone on to study acting at some of the best theater and film schools in the country. They have appeared in local commercials, professional films, regional theatres and on the stages of Broadway. Most students participate in our program for the love of acting, to build confidence and to enjoy the social bonding that comes with our productions; we are proud when they find acting opportunities beyond MacGuffin. Our leading student comedians and performers feature their talents throughout the Delaware Valley as part of our travelling groups This Side Up Comedy Improv Troupe, The Mechanicals Acting Troupe and The Singing Bohemians Cabaret Troupe. Our instructors are some of the best theatre professionals in the Philadelphia area; their leadership has created a family-like atmosphere where students can feel free to take chances and develop a strong sense of self. We grow actors!