Dallas Akins (Prof. Universe) is an actor, clown, director, and teacher who finds great pleasure in combining his love for performance and comedy with his passion for science and education.

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He worked for the French Ministry of Education between 2018 and 2020, creating and performing shows through-out the Paris suburbs that engaged kids while teaching basic English.

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Dallas is the Artistic Director and Founder of the educational childrens' theatre company, WOW O’Clock. Since 2018 he has directed and co-written five original shows that have toured across the United States and parts of Europe. 

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He holds a Bachelor's in Physics and Theatre from Trinity University, a Master's in Theatre and Clown from the international theatre school Ecole Philippe Gaulier in France, and a second Master's in Acting and Devising from the international theatre school Jacques Lecoq in Paris. 

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