How to say Sudbrink:

Sud, like the suds in a tub.
Brink, like on the brink of something great!

The Academy

We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charitable Organization.
Mission
The purpose of Sudbrink Performance Academy shall be to provide first class performing arts education and opportunities, with a primary focus on school-aged youth.

Vision
Students of Sudbrink Academy are ambassadors in their community, and uphold a new standard of excellence in the arts, and all aspects of their lives.

At Sudbrink Performance Academy, we take our students under our wings and develop them with the guidance we would give our own children. Our students truly become part of our family.
​We can't wait to meet you!
ABOUT OUR STAFF

The Sudbrinks

Jes is a Waukesha-based theatre director, actor, and choreographer. She has been seen in commercials and print advertisements, as well as films and stage productions. Before starting a family, Jes worked contract positions in various locations, including New York City, Atlanta, and Australia. Since 2007, Jes has been coaching and mentoring young adults and children. She earned her BFA in Theatre Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Jacob is a working actor, conductor, performance coach, and music instructor. A Milwaukee High School of the Arts alumnus, Jacob played in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and later coached MYSO String Orchestra and Sinfonia groups. Jacob has been music directing for theatres since 2002. He presently works with various Milwaukee-area theatres as a music director, pit conductor, and actor.
Emilie Thomas is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in NYC where she studied musical theater and business. Her NYC performance credits include dance ensemble for the musicals Once Upon a Mattress and Wonderland at The York Theatre and Kelsey in the workshop for the current Off Broadway show, Addy & Uno. She also spent time working with Disney Theatricals, helping to develop choreography for their Broadway Jr shows. She has worked in the casting side of the business as part of the casting team at First Stage and Theatreworks USA. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Carroll University all while keeping roots in the theatre community teaching at Petite Pas, First Stage and Main Street Song and Dance Troupe. Emilie has over 20 years of dance experience and is excited to help young performers develop better dance technique and confidence so they can shine on stage!
Erica is a classically trained vocalist. She completed her degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota, with a minor in Italian Studies/Language. She previously taught voice lessons for a Madison company for two years, and has taught private vocal lessons for 8 years. 
Erica is a regular teacher at Sudbrink Academy, where she teaches Advanced Vocal Harmony studies and private voice.
In addition to our regular staff, we bring in experienced professionals for Broadway Connection Master Classes and Workshops.