We discover, develop, and connect exceptional artists who inspire the world through their craft.
Our network of over 150 professional creatives spans disciplines, cultures, and continents—each one bringing passion, originality, and real-world insight to every ISTA experience.
Work with exceptional artists whose talents span disciplines, identities, and cultures—reflecting the richness of the global arts landscape.
Learn from inspiring creatives whose real-world skills and lived experiences shape meaningful, inclusive, and original artistic approaches.
Engage with highly trained professionals who embody diverse cultural traditions, creative perspectives, and lived experiences—broadening understanding and transforming learning.
Explore global theatre traditions and physical techniques through practical workshops. From mask to movement, students try new ways of performing.
Engage in devising, theory, and interdisciplinary work. Sessions align with IB aims or broader creative goals.
Residencies build risk-taking, collaboration, and creative ownership. Students grow as confident, reflective artists.
AIR experiences support your learning objectives. Link creative work directly to units, assessments, or themes.
Chiara is an acclaimed Italian director, performer, and academic with international credits in theatre, opera, and film. She teaches at RADA, Goldsmiths, and the Accademia dell’Arte, and is known for her award-winning solo and collaborative work.
Nehprii is a Brooklyn-based director, playwright, and puppeteer known for fusing personal narrative with large-scale spectacle. Her work has been presented by Bread and Puppet, The Public Theater, Alvin Ailey, and internationally in South Africa, Haiti, and India. She is Artistic Director of Khunum Productions.
Ania is a theatre-maker, clown, and educator trained at Dell’Arte International and CUNY. They are a specialist in applied theatre, gender education, and Theatre of the Oppressed, with credits across the U.S. and internationally. Ania co-leads GenderWise and teaches in the Gender Studies department at John Jay College
Shanice is an award-winning actor and theatrical clown whose shows have toured across North America and Europe. Her hit solo works Mail Ordered and $$$ have earned multiple comedy and fringe awards. She is also the founder of Creatives Inspirit, bringing clowning into communities worldwide.
Every ISTA artist is trained in our signature Ensemble Method—a dynamic, human-centred approach that places collaboration, creativity, and connection at the heart of every experience.
Grounded in global perspectives, this pedagogy transforms learning into an inclusive, high-impact process where storytelling, risk-taking, and shared ownership thrive. It’s what makes every ISTA encounter unique, inspiring, and unforgettable.
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