The Greenlight Team

Erin Bethea

Owner | Acting Coach

With nearly 20 years as a professional, working actress both on stage and screen, Erin is most recognized for her starring role in the 2008 hit film, "Fireproof". She has since starred in over 20 feature films including projects for Hallmark, Netflix, Sony and Lionsgate. She also hosted an Emmy Award winning TV series. In addition to her extensive acting work, she is a producer & writer of feature films and series including the acclaimed film "New Life" and Snapchat's hit series "Dead of Night".

Erin's knowledge and experience in entertainment is varied and she provides priceless counsel to working and aspiring actors alike. Erin's passion is to see actors "live many lives" by approaching their work in a healthy way while exploring deep emotional connections.

Drew Waters

Acting Coach

A Telly and multiple festival award winning director and actor with over 80 film and television credits, Drew 's notable creditrs include roles in hit films and TV series like "Friday Night Lights", "Breaking Bad", "NCIS: LA" and "The Resident", "Transformers: The Last Knight", "Parkland", "W", and "The Ultimate Life". With over 20 years of industry experience, Drew has worked as a leading man, stunt performer and appeared in dozens of commercials.

His knowledge of the industry runs deep as does his passion for storytelling. He has a passion for directing actors and helping them break out of their preconceived notions.

Amey Richards

Acting Coach

Amey was born and raised in the Houston area before moving to Georgia in 2018. Amey has lived with a TBI since 2004.

She is most known for roles such as the "quirky employeee" or "nurturing caregiver". Amey studied with coaches Lee Peterson and Jeff Dockweiler. She continues to hone her craft in classes and workshops.

Amey has appeared in numerous film projects and has had recurring and guest star roles in a number of web series. Amey also has a theatre background and enjoys writing. Amey has received multiple awards for her screenwriting projects..

Jonathan Lee Taylor

Acting Coach

A classically trained actor for over 20 years, Jonathan has performed in theatres across the US and appeared on television, films and national commercials. He has been nominated for multiple awards and as an Equity Actor, he has over 1,500 performances at the Kennedy Center with America’s longest running comedy "Shear Madness". As a narrator he has over 100 titles. giving voice to multiple audiobooks.

Having worked in New York and Washington DC for the past two decades, Jonathan is excited to be bringing his expertise in storytelling to Georgia. Jonathan loves working with other actors and equipping them to use skills behind the microphone.

Christian Stokes

Acting Coach

Christian Stokes was raised in East Texas and has worked steadily in show business for nearly 30 years. He has worked alongside such actors as Charlize Theron, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Bruce Dern, and Sylvester Stallone. Most recently Christian can be seen in the iconic role of "Hank" in the #1 Horror Film of the Year "Five Nights at Freddy's". Some of his other highlighted credits include "Monster", "Nashville", "Escape Plan", "Revolution", "No Ordinary Family", "Alias" and "Bernie" starring Jack Black.

As a award-nominated stunt performer, Christian has worked in major studio films and recently directed live stunt shows for Marvel, and Stranger Things.

Christian has a love for coaching up-and-coming actors and helping them find their unique voice as an artist.

Michael Gene Conti

Acting Coach

Michael recently moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles where he graduated the improv school at The Groundlings and studied acting at Warner Loughlin Studios under the tutelage of Warner Loughlin and Erin Cardillo.

Michael's acting experience includes projects for Ghost House Pictures, NBC and the CW. Michael also starred in the Off-Broadway productions of The Drunken City and Neil LaBute's The Shape of Things while working with the sketch comedy troupe "Cardboard Helmets" and producing multiple digital shorts and stage shows in NYC.

As a writer, his scripted series, Spooked was produced by Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions and aired on Hulu in 2015. Michael’s writing has also been featured on MTV and Nerdist and he often works as a professional “script doctor”.

Sarah Navratil

Acting Coach

Sarah Navratil was born in Germany and has lived and worked across the US before settling in Atlanta. With over 15 years of experience in film, TV and stage, she has had the opportunity to explore and hone her craft and passion for storytelling. She spent 10 years working and studying in Los Angeles under Howard Fine and has worked in multiple films and shows for MGM, Hulu, ABC, Starz and Lifetime.

More recently Sarah’s interests have led her to working behind the camera as a director and script supervisor. Sarah is excited to be bringing her diverse knowledge and experience to Georgia actors and hopes to empower them to find their own unique voices and skills.

Warren Levi Haney

Acting Coach

Warren Levi Haney is a classically-trained American actor known for bringing charming, mysterious characters with a hint of electricity to life on stage & screen. He has worked consistently in the theater world performing Shakespeare, new plays, and musicals with such companies as Seattle Shakespeare Company and Idaho Shakespeare Festival.. Most recently, Warren appeared as Little Charles in Greenlight Acting Studios' production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play "August: Osage County" and wrapped production on his first lead role in a feature film titled, "Love Vs. The Red Pill". He received his B.F.A. in Acting from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. As an educator Warren has taught acting technique for schools across the states of Idaho & Washington, and strives to now bring his experience to fellow artists in Atlanta, GA.