Our Team

Jessica McClellan
Group Leader and Company Director
Jessica is an experienced early childhood educator and the founder of STAGE RIGHT! Youth Theatre, launched in 2011. With over 20 years working with young children in Hong Kong, Jessica is known for her nurturing approach and expertise in child development.
She holds a BA in Drama and Media Arts from the University of Surrey (London, UK), a certificate from Stanford University in Child Behavior: Development and Mental Health, and is currently advancing her skills in Play Therapy.
Jessica has produced and directed over 50 children’s performances—including favorites like James and the Giant Peach and Alice in Wonderland—and has developed play-based curricula that build social, emotional, and communication skills.
A passionate advocate for child-centered learning, Jessica is dedicated to helping every child become confident, expressive, and well-rounded. Her warmth and expertise make her a trusted leader for young children and their families.

Alice Li
Cantonese Drama Teacher and Office Manager
After being educated in the United States, Alice returned to her home, Hong Kong, where she continues to develop herself and her knowledge of performance. A passionate ballet dancer in her youth and an avid Stage Assistant throughout her school years, Alice developed an interest in stage performance and theatre production by working in Front of House for educational theatre. In her spare time, Alice runs origami workshops in primary schools and education centres as well as teaches private Cantonese lessons.
With her passion in teaching and developing young people, plus her skills in design and office management, Alice is taking up her role as Office Manager and Group Leader to keep STAGE RIGHT! growing. She has been co-directing multiple shows in three Theatre Festivals. With the love in Cantonese culture and language, she is grateful to be the Group Leader of Cantonese drama – building confidence, vocabulary and fluency for second language learners. Alice believes every child is unique with potential.
She is so excited to see how the children elevate with their confidence and talent.

Alex Stears
Playgroup Teacher
Alex, originally from the UK, has lived in Hong Kong for the past 10 years. During this time Alex has had the great joy of being a stay-at-home Dad, helping to raise his two daughters (now 9 and 6). He loves playing and spending time with his children and has loved to watch and inspire their development. This helped him realise his passion for working with young children.
Alex has recently been helping to run playgroup sessions at Leapfrog Kindergarten, Sai Kung. He loved being able to guide and encourage the children to learn through play.
Alex is also a children’s author. His first children’s book, ‘Mr Wiz and the Dragon,’ was published late last year.
