Actor Resources

Dan Martinez

Dan has been member of McIlroy & Associates for many many years, working with Andrew as technical support and camera operator in his classes as well as private self tapings. Dan is available for self tapes and coaching, as well as cutting demo reels. 

Darren Jones

Darren has been working in the camera department, in casting and with McIlroy & Associates for over 18 yrs. There isn't much that Darren hasn't seen or shot in the audition room. His understanding of auditioning process and eye for detail, make him a great asset for self taping auditions. Darren is an established camera operator among the Casting Directors in Vancouver.

Adam Henderson - Dialect Coach
Adam is a graduate of The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, an actor, director, audiobook narrator and an Instructor at Vancouver Film School. He is a renowned Dialect Coach in Vancouver, working for Disney’s Tomorrowland, Nancy Drew, Turner & Hooch, Harry and Meghan II and III, Snow Princess, Arrow, Magicians, Psyche, and more. He is also a Dialect Coach for theatre, working across The Arts Club, Vancouver Playhouse, Gateway Theatre, Pacific Theatre, and UBC. Learn more about Adam via the link below.

Mattie Shisko - Voice Coach
Mattie Shisko is a vocal coach with over 30 years of experience in studio teaching and on set coaching. Educated at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia, she brings a wealth of knowledge through her experience as an actor on stage, screen and on the mic.

International Dialects of the English Archive

Primary-source recordings of dialects and accents from around the world.

Beatrice King - King Creative Studios

Beatrice was our Youth Director here at McIlroy & Associates for 10 years, and still works closely with Andrew with their On-Set Coaching (learn more here). She is a highly successful and sought-after coach, and over the last 13 years, her award-winning students have been consistently booking, ranging from principal to lead roles in both television and feature films.

Kristine Cofsky - The Portrait Sessions

Kristine is the master behind the lens of the pictures of Andrew on our site & social media! She is a self-taught photographer from Vancouver, BC and does both Adult Headshots photography as well as Creative Sessions - perfect if you’re looking to up your game on social media or your website!

Max Montesi Photography

Hey, I'm Max, I'm a filmmaker and photographer from Vancouver, BC. I grew up in a film industry family, and have carried a passion for visual story telling ever since I was a kid. As an actor as well I have a unique perspective from in front of, and behind the camera. I love the collaborative nature of video and photo and look forward to working with you on your next project. Max is also a collaborator with us here at McIlroy & Associates and you can find his shots on our website & social media.

Yoga with Adriene

Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher, actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Yoga With Adriene provides high quality practices on yoga and mindfulness at no cost to support and inspire people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds across the globe.

Regeneration Athletic Training

Dustin Pettet - C.H.E.K Practitioner Lv. 1, is a Holistic Personal Trainer located in Vancouver BC. Having a holistic approach, Dustin has taken the traditional and melded it with the modern to help his clients achieve their goals and dreams. A holistic trainer views the body as a whole, integrated system that needs to be assessed, managed, conditioned and regenerated to each persons individual needs.Regeneration is the process of renewal, restoration and growth. If you feel it's time to challenge and regenerate yourself to live your dream, contact us today.

National Theatre at Home

Rent individually or subscribe monthly and access world-class British theatre, all from the comfort of your own home.

Masterclass
Online learning from masters in their own fields - including Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, Martin Scorsese, Steve Martin, and so much more… Subscription is a bit pricey, but you can split it with a friend. It’s worth it!

Canadian Actors’ Equity E-DRIVE

Free mailing list to receive alerts about theatre auditions across Canada.

Elysian Coffee
Andrew’s top recommendation for a pre-class coffee to get those creative juices flowing!
Can be found at Fifth & Burrard.