Collin Bressie is a Los Angeles-based actor, fight director, and educator. He is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds an M.F.A. in Theatre, Film & Television with a focus in Performance from California State University, Los Angeles, as well as a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Currently a Professor of Theatre Performance at Long Beach City College, Collin has taught acting and stage combat across the country, including CSU Los Angeles, Fullerton College, Azusa Pacific University, University North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Houston, Georgia Tech, Long Beach City College, and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He has also served as a recurring guest artist and course coordinator for the CSU Summer Arts Festival.

As a performer, Collin has appeared with acclaimed companies such as A Noise Within, Deaf West Theatre, Southern California Shakespeare Festival, and Sacred Fools Theater Company. His fight direction work includes productions for the Disney Channel, Geffen Playhouse, A Noise Within, Deaf West Theatre, Actor’s Co-op, Southern California Shakespeare Festival, and the Turlock Outdoor Shakespeare Festival.

Collin is the founder of West Coast Armory, a theatrical weapons rental company committed to providing safe, professional-grade weaponry for productions nationwide. He is also a partner with The LA Slay LLC, a stunt and stage combat training company dedicated to expanding opportunities for performers in the Los Angeles area.