Heidi Fortune is a professional actor and teaching artist. Heidi holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts and a MA in Arts Administration from Winthrop University.

Shanara Gabrielle is an actor, director, and educator, creating in a variety of different mediums, who has worked across the country and abroad. Shanara believes in the transformative power of the creative arts and the potency of language! She holds a B.F.A. from Webster University and has taught in every environment from Pre-K to Universities to Senior Centers. In D.C., you may see Shanara on stage at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Imagination Stage, Folger Theatre and more. Shanara has worked at theatres across the country and appeared in film, television, and commercials. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. This is Shanara’s first year with Ford’s Education.

Victoria Reinsel is a classically trained professional actor, director and teaching artist. She holds an MFA and M.Litt in Shakespeare in Performance from Mary Baldwin College. Victoria has worked with Shakespeare Theatre Company, American Shakespeare Center, Orlando Shakespeare, Taffety Punk, Chesapeake Shakespeare, among others, and she co-founded Brave Spirits Theatre.