Jason Williams - Choreographer
Jason Williams is a NY based performer, writer, and choreographer most recently seen in the Capital City Theatre world premiere of Shining in Misery: A King-Size Parody as Dick Halloran/Lloyd and the Broadway 1st National tour of Bronx Tale the Musical as Jesse. He is so excited to be working with the talented youth artists in Find Your Light, and is excited and humbled to be a part of their journey into the arts! Throughout his career he has worked with elementary, middle, and high schools as a director and choreographer of numerous shows including (Willy Wonka Jr, Annie Jr, The Little Mermaid Jr, High School Musical, and Mean Girls) and is currently the associate choreographer for Youtube Creator Stephen Sharer's "Share the Love Tour" opening this summer! Special thanks to Gail Becker and Andrew Abrams for bringing me into the FYL family!

Michael Stanek - Ballet/Jazz Intensive
Michael Stanek, is a freelance director/choreographer and arts educator who recently choreographed the Advanced FYL Workshop at Capital City Theatre Conservatory. He currently serves as choreographer for Wisconsin Singers (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Kids from Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Fair) and Parker Arts Academy (Janesville High School). He continually serves as a guest teaching artist for The Broward Center of Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL and choreographs for various theater companies, high schools and dance studios in Madison and the surrounding area. Director/choreographer highlights: The RIDE NYC!, (Drama Desk Nominee) 70, Girls, 70, starring Olympia Dukakis (City Center Encores), Kids With Heart (Rosie O’Donnell Show). Performance highlights: Ed McMahon’s Star Search (Finalist), 42nd Street (European Tour), Sophisticated Sing and Swing, starring Mercedes Ellington (National Tour), Camelot, starring John Rubenstein and Ken Page (The MUNY) and Oklahoma! starring Rue McClanahan
(Broadway Series of Charlotte). Stanek proudly originated the role of the Prince in Beauty and the Beast (Disney-Hollywood Studios) He is a proud 30-year Member of Actors’ Equity Association and an Associate Member of The Society for Stage Directors and Choreographers. Stanek is excited to share “Michael’s Jazz Must
Haves” with the students at CCT Conservatory.

Kevin Covert - Special Guest Artist
As a Performer, Kevin has been seen in the Original Broadway casts of MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT (Sir Not Appearing), MEMPHIS (Buck Wiley and Martin Holton; Fred Astaire Nominee), and the most recent hit revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Mr. Johnson/TV Announcer) starring Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss and Nick Jonas. Kevin can be heard on the Original Cast Recordings of all three Tony Award winning shows. Off- Broadway Kevin garnered critical acclaim for his work in PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Sergeant of Police) starring Broadway’s Colin Hanlon and Tony Award Nominee Montego Glover. He has toured the Country with SOUTH PACIFIC, CATS, GRAND HOTEL, and the 50th Anniversary production of OKLAHOMA! His extensive regional credits include LES MISERABLES, HELLO, DOLLY! and 1776 at Sacramento Music Circus. CALL ME MADAM, RED, HOT AND BLUE and originating the role of Mayor Fox in the World Premiere of JIM HENSON’S EMMET OTTER’S JUGBAND CHRISTMAS, all at Goodspeed Opera House. This past Christmas, he reprised his role in EMMET OTTER in the NY Premiere of the show. In addition to being a Broadway actor/singer/dancer, Kevin also serves as one of Tony Award Winner Christopher Gattelli’s (Newsies) associates, working with him on the Broadway revival of SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center, as well EMMET OTTER. In addition to being an Associate on Broadway, he has directed Regionally in Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Tennessee and Florida. Kevin has had the privilege to study under Mike Nichols, Jose Quintero, and Craig Carnelia to name a few. Kevin is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association. Kevin is the Director of Musical Theatre and an Associate Professor of Theatre at Shenandoah University, where the MT program is regarded as one of the Top 10 in the US.

Sophia Tzougros - FYL Intermediate Instructor
Sophia is an actor and singer based in New York City. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from the Kettle Moraine charter school KM Perform. After high school, Sophia was a finalist at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmys) and had the honor of representing Wisconsin while performing on Broadway. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Wagner College in New York City. Recent credits: The House of Blue Leaves, Yerma, Home Sweet Homeland, Two by Two: The 50th Anniversary Concert, Saturday Night Fever, Sweeney Todd, Nine, Hair and Anything Goes. You can hear her on Spotify in the cast recording for the new musical Heartbreak County. She has also taught privately and has coached students at KM Perform. Sophia is currently pursuing an MFA at NYU in its prestigious Graduate Acting program.


