Profil

Personal profile

R.L. Stephenson-Read, MSc, BMus, celebrates 30+ dynamic years as a performance artist/mentor/writer gaining extensive experience in theatre, film, writing & music; locally and internationally. Subsequent to attaining an Honours BMus. at McMaster University, R.L. studied Engineering & Production at Harris Institute for the Arts, Toronto. In NYC, she attended National Improvisation Theatre School, and studied privately with Thomas Parisi, AAMDA, and Broadway director, Michael Shurtleff, CDC. In 2013, she attained an MSc Music Psychology from Roehampton University, London, UK, as well as, a Mentor Artist Educator Certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto. R.L. has coached vocal music, taught drama, the business of entertainment, music psychology and writing. She has adjudicated many cross-genre talent and writing contests nationally, provincially and locally. RL is a registered career counsellor for youth with the Ontario Registry of Educators/Entrepreneurs. Ontario Culture Days retained her as a “human book” for cultural tourism. R.L. has participated as a vocalist/instrumentalist with many bands culminating towards various recording deals. Currently, she is front-man for 2 rock-blues bands, and is a drummer with the Cobourg Legion Pipe & Drum Corps. Offices/Professional Affiliations: Past International Senate Member, Roehampton University Past National Awards Chair and Branch President, Canadian Authors Association ACTRA Safety Co-chair, Former ACTRA Counsellor EAC, ACTRA & CAEA; credits with Union Des Artistes. Current focus is on providing mentorship, teaching & counselling services to an international spectrum, using the arts (music, acting, writing) as a core vehicle for delivery. Specialist in using music towards grief counselling services, as well as, music psychology in commercial and workplace environments. Interested in the build of academic R&D toward music therapy and musical experience as life enhancement for the deaf.

Company profile

Aye Lighthouse Group July 2005 – Present (9 years 6 months)|Gore's Landing, Ontario Aye Lighthouse Productions is performance service-based company offering entertainment/writing & editorial services and arts education/mentoring. Aye Lighthouse B&B/Gallery c.1845 is a sophisticated, rustic accomodation in a peaceful rural setting on lovely Rice Lake, ON. The proprietor; a singing breakfast chef, performs mini concerts to guests in their mother tongue. Aye Lighthouse Foundation fundraises through the sale of art and events, and reallocates monies to Christian Blind Mission for the purchase of hearing aids for children in third world. Aye Lighthouse Counseling offers a wide range of services employing music psychology as a means to overcome challenges; be they education-based, personal therapeutic needs, or workplace/commercial management.