Michelle Murray Wells brings over 30 years of expertise to performers and executives who need to command the spotlight and deliver their A-game on film, stage, or in the boardroom.

Michelle has a unique way of bringing people—and their stories—to life.

After earning her BA in Theatre from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, and her MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College in Boston, MA, where she studied with Ken Cheeseman, she then moved to London to train internationally— studying Linklater Voice Work with Kristin Linklater, and the Meisner Technique with Dominic Kelly.

After returning to her roots in Raleigh, Michelle founded Sonorous Road Theatre & Film Studio, an arts education center and performance venue that gave independent theatre groups a much-needed home in the community. More recently, she co-founded Vixen Theatre Company  with the mission of helping performers move through the world fearlessly and unapologetically.

In 2019, she joined Saint Mary’s School as the Theatre Director, where she empowers the next generation of women to speak even if their voice shakes, take up space, and own the room.

Today, Michelle brings her sharp eye and sharp wit into the executive world— coaching leaders to communicate with presence, authority, and authenticity, while commanding the room with the same confidence and clarity as a seasoned award-winning performer.

When she’s not training executives and performers how to find their voice, you’ll likely find her on her boat, in a rehearsal studio, on a film set, or somewhere abroad with a backpack full of snacks. She’s also the proud mother of three brilliantly fierce children who constantly remind her that the most important (chaotic) show is at home.