WT McRae
Photo: James Poulson
"WT McRae is a patient and passionate teacher, he has helped me and many others realize that our lives lie in the performing arts. Simply put, he is an inspiration to everyone he teaches."
- Alida Corr, Acting Student AMDA
What do I teach?
My teaching experience covers a broad range of disciplines, but I have taught all of the areas that I work in as an artist. Including:
Clown
Circus
Acting
Dance (Tap, Musical Theater)
Partner Acrobatics
Juggling
Tight-wire
CircusYoga
Musical Theater
Makeup Design
Scenic Design
Knitting
Who do I teach?
I teach students of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. I pride myself on my ability to meet a group of students where they are, and to create a container in which they can experience the arts.
Early Childhood
Elementary
Middle School
High School
College
Adult Beginners
Professional Coaching
What are my skills?
Teaching Artist
Circus Arts Coach
Director
Curriculum Writing
Arts Education for Students With Special Needs
Professional Development and Teacher/ Teaching Artist Training
Testimonials
As a teaching artist WT McRae is patient, humble and skilled almost to the point of miraculous. He gently supports young students as they take the big risks of personal growth, helping them discover and become the best versions of themselves.
-Tracy Turner, Parent and SFAC Board Member
"WT McRae is a patient and passionate teacher, he has helped me and many others realize that our lives lie in the performing arts. Simply put, he is an inspiration to everyone he teaches."
- Alida Corr, Acting Student AMDA
WT is the epitome of what a teacher should be. He not only teaches in a positive and professional manner, more importantly he inspires kids to WANT to learn. That's not something you find every day.
- Leland Shennett, Former Student
WT McRae is not only a caring, generous and focused Teaching Artist, he is also one of the most versatile educators that I know. He is able to adapt his teaching to diverse populations and make in-the-moment modifications to his carefully planned workshops in order to meet the needs of his students. A natural performer, WT McRae knows how to captivate adults and children of all ages. His skill and artistry are evident from the moment he steps into a classroom until much later, after he is long gone, in the minds of the students he has reached.
- Mathilde Dratwa, Teaching Artist and Actor
WT's artistry lies in his sensitivity- to audience and student alike. He really knows how to support, to coax the humor out--and make a young performer feel confident in their own creativity.
- Judi Lewis Ockler Mom, Clown, Producer
WT McRae
wt@wtmcrae.com
516.369.0522