https://capitalcitytheatre.org/guest-instructors-past daily 0.75 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1540860890033-OVRIN3TCJAHRCKWK2FCQ/TellyLeung1169fw.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Telly Leung https://www.tellyleung.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1540860890033-OVRIN3TCJAHRCKWK2FCQ/TellyLeung1169fw.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Telly Leung https://www.tellyleung.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1614391951814-6TAR1J7UN8UN2LBCRGCE/E-Faye+Butler-2000.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - E. Faye Butler https://www.e-fayebutler.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1660678551691-9C5ED770THZVX8VPNESC/IMG_0727-3.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Rebecca Larkin RebeccaLarkinActor.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1539956792082-UWK9C6O8V057D6G1BL8B/AKB.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Andrew Keenan-Bolger https://www.andrewkeenanbolger.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535941828464-1JWM7D42CZE2QJDU2FHI/Kaitlin_hopkins.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Kaitlin Hopkins https://www.kaitlinhopkins.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597522294470-X5PDS4GN4M487ZD8JNFR/lara017a+copy.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Lara Teeter http://www.webster.edu/conservatory/faculty/teeter.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535848579370-VS5VPMMOEAKHEGMUS71Y/AdamPascal.jpeg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Adam Pascal https://www.cameo.com/adampascal1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597542948575-DSS2435X647AEMU7J721/ingram_kenny9488RT.jpeg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Kenny Ingram - Choreographer https://www.kennyingram.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535941783322-S0U67FDUM8O0RHVSEESY/jim-weitzer.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Jim Weitzer https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Jim-Weitzer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535847696570-56O4IS623PPFGD60V481/Jeff_fight2-1.JPG Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597543245870-MGE425S24AUP17319OU9/Michael_Cassara.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Michael Cassara - Casting Director & Educator http://michaelcassara.net/homepage/about/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535848265625-RFLDIPY098RJX28DJZGN/Kaitlin_hopkins.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Kaitlin Hopkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1535848199307-46M8JPY4QN7O63VPV71B/jim-weitzer.jpg Instructors - Guest (Past & Present) - Jim Weitzer https://capitalcitytheatre.org/instructors-full-time daily 0.75 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1539398247966-QRPMCMM8IJLK5NH9JP78/Andy+Abrams_3111R_WEB.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Andrew Abrams Artistic Director Andrew Abrams has worked Off-Broadway, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Off-Broadway: Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players). Tours: Cinderella (with Eartha Kitt), State Fair (with John Davidson), Cabaret (with Andrea McCardle), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof (with Theodore Bikel); Regionally: Between the Lines (Luna Stage), Masterclass (with Rosemary Prinz), Mikado (Theatre Virginia) and numerous others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Arts, in Musical Theatre, from University of London-Goldsmiths. He is also a graduate of the advanced year of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York City where he wrote But I’m a Cheerleader, the Musical which had a reading in London in December, 2013 directed by Tony-Award winner Jerry Mitchell and starring Hannah Waddingham. This show previously headlined the New York Musical Theatre Festival in September 2005. Andrew has also worked as a vocal coach, voice teacher, and Acting through Song coach at NYU, New York Film Academy, AMDA, Mountview Academy (in London), Hofstra University and privately in New York City and Madison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1539398247966-QRPMCMM8IJLK5NH9JP78/Andy+Abrams_3111R_WEB.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Andrew Abrams Artistic Director Andrew Abrams has worked Off-Broadway, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Off-Broadway: Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players). Tours: Cinderella (with Eartha Kitt), State Fair (with John Davidson), Cabaret (with Andrea McCardle), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof (with Theodore Bikel); Regionally: Between the Lines (Luna Stage), Masterclass (with Rosemary Prinz), Mikado (Theatre Virginia) and numerous others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Arts, in Musical Theatre, from University of London-Goldsmiths. He is also a graduate of the advanced year of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York City where he wrote But I’m a Cheerleader, the Musical which had a reading in London in December, 2013 directed by Tony-Award winner Jerry Mitchell and starring Hannah Waddingham. This show previously headlined the New York Musical Theatre Festival in September 2005. Andrew has also worked as a vocal coach, voice teacher, and Acting through Song coach at NYU, New York Film Academy, AMDA, Mountview Academy (in London), Hofstra University and privately in New York City and Madison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1539308210823-XGFOY2OGEQKUXBT0KA7X/blue+shirt+smirk.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Andrew Abrams Capital City Theatre’s Artistic Director Andrew Abrams has worked Off-Broadway, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Click to read more about Andrew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597539890492-AZXZ0B6N7Y1XOLLRWG92/GailBecker_Brava_2018_jpg.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Gail Becker Director of Education Gail Becker was born and raised in a western suburb of Chicago. She is a seasoned Cabaret performer and actress now making Madison her home. For the past 20 years she has made it a priority to further the careers of aspiring musical theatre artists by working independently as a Music Director and Instructor. Now in its sixth year, Gail also directs the Overture Center’s Jerry Ensemble. Gail has had numerous Cabaret engagements in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Naples, etc and her Performing credits include - Tour: Babes in Toyland. Chicago: High Society (Sunny), Chicago (June), Sunday in the Park with George (Frieda/Mrs.), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie), Pirates of Penzance (Edith). Madison: Gypsy (Mazeppa) with Capital City Theatre; Tuck Everlasting (Mae), James and the Giant Peach with CTM. Her music directing credits in Madison include work with Edgewood College, CTM, and Madison Country Day School. In Chicago, Gail music directed and choreographed over 25 productions at local theatres and high schools. Instruction credits include: Capital City Theatre Conservatory, UW Madison Theatre Department, UW Summer Music Clinic, Overture’s Jerry Awards, CTM Academy, and TYA Director for MadCap. She has numerous private students who are either working in theatre or attending colleges and university for musical theatre. Gail also works as a freelance voice over artist. She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from Miami University. Learn more at www.gailbeckertalent.com and www.gailbeckerstudio.com. gail@capitacitytheatre.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1540346534072-MYOA3PLGQLNK8Z0204RR/Sabra+Michelle+HS.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Sabra Michelle Musical Theater Dance and Movement Specialist Sabra has performed on tours nationally and internationally in such exotic places as Bahrain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. For 10 years, she resided in the heart of New York’s theatre district, where she had the opportunity to perform in several Off-Broadway venues, work with many Broadway stars, and study with some of the finest coaches in the city (including Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's dance assistant Mimi Quillen, Richard Sabellico of Gypsy and OBC Annie, Doug Oberhamer of Swing!, and Kate Pazakis of Big Gay Musical, Jerry Springer the Opera, and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). Audiences fondly remember her playing the principal roles of Morticia in The Addams Family, Ellie in two separate productions of Showboat, Tessie Tura in Gypsy, and on the national tour of The Pajama Game where she got to sing and dance Steam Heat. She can be seen on the Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! DVD (released by Jim Henson/Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment) with whom she toured world-wide for three seasons. … She also performed at President Clinton’s last Inaugural in George Faison’s KING! A Musical Testimony with Maya Angelou and spent six months cruising the Hawaiian Islands on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America. TEACHING. After receiving her BFA in dance from Shenandoah Conservatory, Sabra began teaching and her students won high score awards at numerous national competitions … Read more about Sabra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1596766203873-YH2MZJJ4ZYQB6YQCZHZ3/whitney.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Whitney Derendinger Monologue Coach Whitney Derendinger is a professional actor, stage combat instructor, teacher, and voice and movement coach with over 20 years of experience. Whitney has worked in Chicago, St. Louis, and has toured nationally. He currently reside in Madison, Wisconsin after earning his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from UW-Madison. His passion for working onstage is matched only by his love of coaching and training young actors and theatre artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1692247085341-V0A0RX8RY2WSQGIZPIVX/image.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Michael Stanek 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1596766058636-CKJA0ECJYUDL2ARAU7MT/MollyFrisch.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Molly Frisch Stagecraft Studio Molly is currently heading into her senior year at UW-Madison, working toward a degree in Theatre & Drama and Communication Arts. She has a passion for stage management, and some of her previous productions include Julius Caesar (University Theatre), Matilda the Musical (Children's Theatre of Madison), On the Town (Capital City Theatre), and The 39 Steps (University Theatre). She can't wait to teach some of her tips/tricks, and show how magical stage management is! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1539305850627-K5JEK955DR13VF94ILH1/blue+shirt+smirk.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Andrew Abrams Capital City Theatre’s Artistic Director Andrew Abrams has worked Off-Broadway, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Click to read more about Andrew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597452873536-S7UTB9QMGDSH8S6SB0T0/EmilyGlick.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Emily Glick Emily Glick is a local performer and teaching artist, very happy to call Madison her new home. She's taught for CCT, was the theatre director at Memorial High School, and is now the theatre teacher and director at Madison Country Day School. Emily holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Michigan and a Wisconsin Theatre Teacher license. She is a member of Actors' Equity Association and has performed with Forward Theater, Madison Opera, Children's Theatre of Madison, Music Theatre of Madison, TimeLine Theatre, The Marriott Theatre, Paramount Theatre, and Chicago Children's Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1597455107504-BESUCVSWT7FAJPLRKU1C/Jackson+Warring+Headshot.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Jackson Warring Jackson Warring, a Madison native, performed as a dancer, singer and actor regionally and professionally for over a decade with numerous renowned organizations and acclaimed productions. Career highlights include Capital City Theatre’s On the Town and The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Soloist role Renfield in W.Earle Smith’s Dracula, Principal soloist Puck in Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Principal in Jin-wen Yu’s Bolero. On top of his performing career, Mr. Warring has extensive background in mentoring, coaching and teaching young, aspiring artists in a number of performing arts disciplines. He spent five years on faculty with Madison Ballet, three years with Elevation Dance Academy, Synergy Dance Academy, Ballet Quad Cities, West Side performing Arts, and numerous guest-teaching appearances including Children’s Theater of Madison. As a multi-disciplined teacher, Mr. Warring teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Improvisation, and Musical Theatre. Mr. Warring’s training began at West Side Performing Arts and continued with nationally recognized Milwaukee Ballet School and The Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Mr. Warring is honored to have also trained with NYCB principal Michelle Gifford, ABT principal Leslie Brown, Compania Nacional de Danza’s Africa Guzman, as well as Joffrey principals, Nicole Duffy, Davis Robertson, and Brian Mcsween. Other teachers of note include Doug Caldwell, Sonya Tayeh, Laurie Johnson, and Mark Goodman. Mr. Warring has taught and coached at all levels of dance, from professional to beginner, and all ages, from two years old to adult students. While at the School of Madison Ballet, he co-developed the Jazz curriculum and taught Movement in Your World, Madison Ballet’s signature outreach program in partnership with Dane County’s HeadStart Program and MMSD. Jackson Warring is excited to share with Capital City Theatre’s CORE Conservatory his dedicated passion and energetic teaching style while fostering the love of the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1599099742436-4QZTI22SS2CCHV3VONNR/JohnFrautchy.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - John G. Frautchy Stagecraft Studio As a lighting designer, production manager and technical director based in Madison, WI, John has enjoyed a wide variety of work in theater, dance, opera, and music. He also lit and managed Guys On Ice when it was produced by Madison Repertory Theater in 2001, and continues to remount it every winter in Madison and some surrounding cities for a few stops, remounting the show into a variety of theaters, making sure the guys look great and audiences get the best show possible! Having traveled all over the world with a few different companies, he still ranks Madison as his favorite place to work. However, he is thrilled to be joining the Northern Sky family and fully expects it will become his second favorite. Recent Madison credits include work with Forward Theater, Four Seasons Theater, University Opera, Madison Opera, Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, Madison Repertory Theater, University Theater, Kanopy Dance and Jazzworks Dance Company, and Li Chiao-Ping Dance, and now Capital City Theatre with whom he is also production manager. Nationally, credits include Cincinnati Opera, Ping Chong & Co. and Muna Tseng Dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1606009161655-D7QOOG2KQXG0HUDNAXXN/KevinBlakeslee.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Kevin Blakeslee Kevin Blakeslee has been a music teacher, performer, director and music director in the Madison area for 15 years. He is also an experienced actor, soloist and chorister. Kevin currently teaches music at Lincoln Elementary. Directing/music directing credits include La Cage Aux Folles with Music Theatre of Madison, Smile at La Follette High School, She Loves Me with Four Seasons Theatre, Rent with Madison Theatre Guild/Four Seasons Theatre, Honk At New Glarus High School and Guys and Dolls with St. Bernard’s Players. Acting credits include: Richard in Little Miss Sunshine, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Baker in Into the Woods, Freddy in My Fair Lady, Homer in Floyd Collins and Zangara in Assassins. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Iowa in Vocal Performance and a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting and Pedagogy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1620756728851-6TPIET53WLAMMTBPIF7H/trevor_rees-052+-+Copy.jpg Instructors (Full Time) - Trevor Rees Trevor is a professional actor, director, educator, movement/fight choreographer, and motion capture actor/stunt performer. He received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Acting & Directing and his BA in both Theatre and Communications from Cardinal Stritch University. Trevor has worked professionally with Northern Sky Theater, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Children's Theater of Madison, Theatre LILA, Forward Theater Company, Renaissance Theaterworks, Four Seasons Theatre, Capital City Theatre, University Theatre, and Jennifer's Talent to name a few. As a motion capture actor and stunt performer for the Call of Duty video game franchise, Trevor has worked on: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Call of Duty: WWII, Call of Duty Black Ops IIII, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered, Call of Duty: Warzone, and most recently Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Trevor holds several qualifications from SAFD and Dueling Arts International. In addition to his professional theatre credits, he is also an accomplished theatre and communications educator with teaching credits at Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Cardinal Stritch University, Madison College, and currently serves as the head of theatre at UW-Whitewater at Rock County. https://capitalcitytheatre.org/home-page daily 1.0 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/86d694f3-5cc4-400e-9b74-bf5904e4914f/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_HomepageBannerDates.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744908029542-W60ODH39S67MQES4HUMK/Bedford+Falls.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744908028229-1FKT6G9S2VZE6ML6U26U/Copy+of+Copy+of+CY1A0073.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744908022681-XZOD8GZ9RKXCFX5VPBAU/CCT-Tic+Tic+Boom-2024-7.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/86d694f3-5cc4-400e-9b74-bf5904e4914f/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_HomepageBannerDates.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1567704164825-2CB0CATNVFHY5EPZKKLV/Aug2019_OTTPhotos_WebBanners2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1566854559050-A2HJSIGQ5YBK0Q6IMS6R/Aug2019_CarriePhotos_WebBanners5.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1536201069170-5EBYSR0BJDVHN6Q2HHRA/Banner_Resize_2_Hunchback_2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1567704094696-PQXX4V2Y5W5XDAA470EV/Aug2019_OTTPhotos_WebBanners3.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/86d694f3-5cc4-400e-9b74-bf5904e4914f/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_HomepageBannerDates.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1536276674589-OI2IO8SN3WEPCRIF23VZ/Banner_Resize_Violet_1.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1536201071700-YGUC01KHFLEEPI9MRRNG/Banner_Resize_5_Gypsy_2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744908121287-VQ67XZNER1NFMWMS1P0X/z+_B1A0709.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/0e413dc3-996a-4b19-8c2c-51b2cb82219f/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_DatesOnly4_IAWL_Square.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/057eb7ca-4f18-4285-b79a-ccc3d2af314e/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_DatesOnly7_BetweenTheActs_Square.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/06766b52-cf59-48fd-a1e2-44a914c38752/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_DatesOnly_Rent_Square.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/c2095104-d127-4ab3-bd93-62beae60bef4/May2025_25_26_SeasonAnnouncement_DatesOnly_CabaretSoiree_Square+%281%29.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://capitalcitytheatre.org/partner-gallery daily 0.75 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1537480191335-OE06LZ2ZJZQCGI220678/image-asset.png GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1537480291735-3I4KXP3B5WXAUK2AE5GE/PTRFoundationLogo-2.jpg GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1537480217957-ZSLSRY42LFBXQBPVX0VH/FCS+40th+Logo+Color.png GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1680540627015-YTUML5ECLN89G9DG29FK/Frautschi-logo.jpg GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1645028621350-J4CPOMFSLGXX4CXO1YL4/image-asset.jpeg GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1537480155876-I7TOWNAPKGAP1JABPA7D/afa_logo.png GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1645028654354-1A7MA8PAKE0XRDCTIHAF/image-asset.jpeg GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1537480156503-KBVQTED1BUGQ1ARZOKQ6/MGEFoundationLogo030205PC-2.png GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1555623138456-PUEDMGBNZP07R17RNKGG/wiartsboard.jpg GALLERY: Current Partners - This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1557798008755-7X6IPNCJ6ROUL5CV2UNG/mac_logo.jpg GALLERY: Current Partners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1643831317612-1PATD1WYCZ19D24TB371/%2714_BR-LOGO_white_LRG%2B111%2Bblack%2Bedited.jpg GALLERY: Current Partners https://capitalcitytheatre.org/leadership-biographies daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1541377671247-EH4DQQ8EJNDR7KISR847/Andy+Abrams_3111R_WEB.jpg Leadership Biographies` - Andrew Abrams, Artistic Director Andrew has worked Off-Broadway, Off West-End, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Off-Broadway: Between The Lines (York Theater), Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players). Tours: Cinderella (with Eartha Kitt), State Fair (with John Davidson), Cabaret (with Andrea McCardle), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof (with Theodore Bikel). Regionally: Masterclass (with Rosemary Prinz), Mikado (Theatre Virginia) and numerous others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Arts, in Musical Theatre, from University of London-Goldsmiths. He is also a graduate of the advanced year of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York City where he wrote But I’m a Cheerleader, the Musical, which was showcased in Trafalgar Square at West End Live in June of 2019 and had its world premiere at the Turbine Theatre in London in 2022. Andrew also wrote the music for Shining in Misery: a King Size Parody, which premiered at CCT in 2023, played at 54 Below the following year, and headlined MT Fest UK in London in 2026. In addition, CCT premiered the musical It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical, for which Andrew wrote the music, in 2024. In Madison, Andrew has performed with the Madison Opera, Madison Savoyards and in Madison Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Andrew is a vocal coach, voice teacher, and Acting through Song coach and has worked at NYU, New York Film Academy, AMDA, Mountview Academy and Urdang Acadamy (in London), Hofstra University, as well as privately in New York City and Madison. andrew@capitalcitytheatre.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1541377671247-EH4DQQ8EJNDR7KISR847/Andy+Abrams_3111R_WEB.jpg Leadership Biographies` - Andrew Abrams, Artistic Director Andrew has worked Off-Broadway, Off West-End, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Off-Broadway: Between The Lines (York Theater), Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players). Tours: Cinderella (with Eartha Kitt), State Fair (with John Davidson), Cabaret (with Andrea McCardle), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof (with Theodore Bikel). Regionally: Masterclass (with Rosemary Prinz), Mikado (Theatre Virginia) and numerous others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Arts, in Musical Theatre, from University of London-Goldsmiths. He is also a graduate of the advanced year of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York City where he wrote But I’m a Cheerleader, the Musical, which was showcased in Trafalgar Square at West End Live in June of 2019 and had its world premiere at the Turbine Theatre in London in 2022. Andrew also wrote the music for Shining in Misery: a King Size Parody, which premiered at CCT in 2023, played at 54 Below the following year, and headlined MT Fest UK in London in 2026. In addition, CCT premiered the musical It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical, for which Andrew wrote the music, in 2024. In Madison, Andrew has performed with the Madison Opera, Madison Savoyards and in Madison Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Andrew is a vocal coach, voice teacher, and Acting through Song coach and has worked at NYU, New York Film Academy, AMDA, Mountview Academy and Urdang Acadamy (in London), Hofstra University, as well as privately in New York City and Madison. andrew@capitalcitytheatre.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1772454703915-IWSENZY31V5V7KL57I2V/Gail-Becker.jpg Leadership Biographies` - Gail Becker, Executive Artistic Producer Gail Becker is a distinguished arts leader, Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) professional, and Executive Artistic Producer with a 35-year track record of institutional founding, creative production, and strategic talent development. As a Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Director of Education for Capital City Theatre (CCT), Gail has played a pivotal role in evolving Madison’s professional arts landscape. By spearheading the CCT Conservatory, she has successfully bridged high-level artistic vision with organizational sustainability, advancing the standards for professional training and regional production quality. Her executive oversight is further demonstrated by her 15-year tenure as the Director of the Overture Center’s Jerry Ensemble, where she curates and manages the development of Wisconsin’s premier musical theatre talent. As a producer and director, Gail has overseen a vast portfolio of professional productions at CCT, ensuring artistic excellence across titles such as It’s A Wonderful Life: A New Musical, Murder For Two, Tick, Tick...Boom!, and Edges. Her directorial footprint in Madison further includes Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, Shrek, Fiddler On The Roof, Les Miserables, Brigadoon, Annie, Little Women, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Anne of Green Gables. This deep understanding of the production lifecycle is informed by an expansive performance career, including a national tour of Babes in Toyland and celebrated Chicago engagements in Chicago, Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along, and High Society. Locally, she has championed new work and regional excellence in the World Premiere of Shining In Misery and the Regional Premieres of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 and Tuck Everlasting, alongside featured roles in On The Town, Gypsy, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Complementing her theatrical work is a prolific, 30-year career in the cabaret world. A native Chicagoan, Gail was a foundational figure in the city’s cabaret scene, helping to open the legendary Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret. Her sophisticated vocal styling has been featured at premier venues across the country, including New York’s 54 Below and West End Cafe, San Francisco’s The Plush Room, and Chicago’s Park West, Drury Lane Michigan Ave, and The Royal George Theatre Cabaret Room. Regionally, she has maintained a strong presence at Overture Center, SideNotes Cabaret Series at Sunset Playhouse, The Brink, and Portage Center for the Arts. Gail’s influence as a strategic educator and consultant spans the nation’s most prestigious theatrical organizations. Her portfolio of instructional leadership includes the Capital City Theatre Conservatory, Edgewood College, Kennedy Center High School Theatre Workshops, Wisconsin Theatre Festival, UW-Madison Theatre Department, and UW Summer Music Clinic. She has also served as a vital clinician and stakeholder for the Madison Jerry Awards, CTM’s Academy, and the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). Beyond the theatre, Gail leverages her vocal expertise as a voice-over artist, most notably for American Family Insurance, and currently serves as the Public Address Announcer for Rally Madison, Madison Mallards, the Night Mares, and various UW-Madison athletic teams. This unique intersection of executive management, creative production, and community engagement defines her contribution to the modern cultural landscape. gail@capitalcitytheatre.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1698346869430-JHWD5QY4ZI3FPMPPSM7M/IMG_9181.jpeg Leadership Biographies` - Erin Weller, Director of Marketing and Development As a former English teacher and journalist, Erin brings a storyteller’s heart and an educator’s clarity to her work in the arts. She began her career in print journalism and later transitioned to an instructor of television news production, honing her skills in communication, messaging, and audience engagement. A lifelong dancer, performer, and proud “theater kid”, Erin has been passionate about the stage since she could walk. Today, she channels that passion into supporting her two children’s musical and dance pursuits, while helping Capital City Theatre grow its world-class productions and education programs. A longtime advocate for the arts in Madison, Erin is thrilled to play a role in connecting the community to the mission of Capital City Theatre. https://capitalcitytheatre.org/staff-gallery daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1742398163354-SI0TZIP0T3JWGDL1ZT4M/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Morgann Martinson, Database Administrator & Social Media Marketing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1742394081047-DANQFDL1Q04GOEIMVSSU/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Hope Horne, Publicity Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1742398163354-SI0TZIP0T3JWGDL1ZT4M/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Morgann Martinson, Database Administrator & Social Media Marketing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1747764777164-KQAO8UK8B0JVB9038NH3/KaylaHeadshot.png Staff Biographies - Kayla Ferris, Brand Designer & Marketing Coordinator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1752782847015-48M9GPFJV8DSSEZGFRP0/IMG_4172.jpg Staff Biographies - Theresa Kopczynski, Executive Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1631494257127-MCH0FWIOV3SPDMINXING/IMG_0047.jpg Staff Biographies - Lee Acker, Development Director Development Director Lee is a collaborative leader and resourceful fundraiser who is passionate about educating the community as to the many talents and offerings of CCT. Lee has been in business development for over 25 years and is deeply committed to advancing the fundraising opportunities for the organization - combined with her passion for theater and community reach, Lee is a perfect fit! She is committed to maximizing CCT’s overall impact by bringing and implementing new ideas in order to ensure long-term sustainability, and increase its visibility and reach. She is excited about the many performances to come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1770505686076-LNBZWP385JLZSH77FGCY/Brolin+Headshot.jpg Staff Biographies - Rachael Brolin, Finance Manager Rachael is excited to merge her accounting experience with her passion for nonprofits and theatre in her role at CCT as Finance Manager. She holds a degree in accounting with a minor in music from Luther College. Rachael is enthusiastic about the opportunity to support the arts behind the scenes! Outside of finance, Rachael also teaches piano and voice lessons, works as a collaborative pianist and music director throughout the Madison area, and enjoys singing in choir and performing in musicals. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/5bcb56e14785d3d9aab8bb3a/67d45f8a8028456e85c4daf0/1752782898882/ Staff Biographies - Aimee Hanyzewski, Production Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1747329612205-QQPFPMK34IOVVFLNE4EV/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Alan Irgang, Technical Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1644359704229-S3OJKRC8YC5ZJKNIT07B/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Taeli Reistad Marketing Coordinator Taeli Shea Turner Reistad, Founder and CEO of Shea Strategy, is an arts-led marketer and Midwest arts leader. She has over 8 years of marketing experience and a passion for supporting and nurturing the work of arts, culture, and creative businesses and organizations. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Art and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Graduate Certificate in the Executive Program of Arts and Culture Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania, Taeli received her Master’s degree in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2016, she received the Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero Award for her work as a board member with Arts Wisconsin. In 2018, she served as a juror for Art Fair on the Square, one of Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s largest fundraisers. Most recently, she has served as the Marketing Coordinator for Overture Center for the Arts, and currently serves on the City of Madison Arts Commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1752782948125-FJ3Q6YIO71V4OLZ7CKFJ/image-asset.jpeg Staff Biographies - Carson Heussner, Facilities Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1602714141825-ARVA9SRJ9JAL5XN7R6MV/EvanLangeHeadshot.jpg Staff Biographies - Evan Lange, Web Administrator Evan Lange is a music director, composer, and pianist in the Madison Area. Recent music directing credits include Edges (CCT), Daddy Long Legs (CCT), The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill... (CCT), Carrie (CCT), On the Town (Asst. MD, CCT), The Last Five Years (SPTG), Hedwig And The Angry Inch (MPC), All Shook Up (MPT), Cabaret (Out!Cast/StageQ), The Little Mermaid (SPHS), and Urinetown (SPHS). Evan utilizes his vast amounts of free time to assist with Capital City Theatre's website and e-commerce platform. When not music directing, composing, accompanying, arranging, or producing, Evan can be found searching Google for HTML and CSS tutorials or frantically copying code snippets he doesn't understand from StackOverflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1602199140598-PUD7KO63BBTCVIB5R1FT/KaylaFerris_Headshot.jpg Staff Biographies - Karen Pritchard Development Director Karen directs Capital City Theatre's grants, fundraisers, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving. Karen has a M.S. in Business Analytics with a Marketing specialization from Fairfield University, a Masters of International Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Karen also works at Edgewood College, supporting the Bonner Leaders Program, the Writing Center, and Faculty Development. Prior to her work at CCT, Karen worked in higher education community engagement, community organizing, non-profit development, and volunteer management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1571958202406-HJKCHVRAHTRRXJLCHHTL/Dan+Carpenter+Head+Shot.jpg Staff Biographies - Dan Carpenter Director of Development Dan Carpenter brings a wealth of knowledge and unique background from working in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He started his career in politics working as a college intern in U.S. Senator Herb Kohl’s Milwaukee office. After earning a BA in History and Minor in Communication from UW-Milwaukee, Dan spent six years working in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Legislative Aide before working at a small government relations firm where he represented multiple clients at the State Capitol. During this time, Dan was elected to four terms on the Fitchburg Common Council and served two terms as Council President. He currently sits as a citizen member on the Fitchburg Community Economic Development Authority, and volunteers with the Friends of the Fitchburg Library and Lions Club. Dan is a drummer and recorded an album at Electrical Audio in Chicago, played in seven states and has been nominated for Best Rock Drummer by the Madison Area Music Association. He had various roles in his high school plays and musicals, including his most memorable role as Cheswick in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Dan is a proud supporter and enthusiast of the arts, and he is thrilled to bring his professional experience and personal passion to Capital City Theatre! development@capitalcitytheatre.org https://capitalcitytheatre.org/board-biographs daily 0.75 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1645029039431-OXWDJCBS23YEMU5F1XTJ/Teri+color+web+close-up.jpg Board Biographies - Teri Fulton, Board President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1645029039431-OXWDJCBS23YEMU5F1XTJ/Teri+color+web+close-up.jpg Board Biographies - Teri Fulton, Board President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1752613293103-976MZNMRRREHO3HRFPL8/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Amy Basken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1752613313987-GTYFOQCHTPI28VYMOYRO/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Adam Dachman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1593212628211-O53BF172NIE155SMY9OK/Mark+Daspit+Headshot.jpg Board Biographies - Mark Daspit https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/5bd891407817f7e355b41be1/6876c0cd2691c71a7f46aa80/1755649558673/ Board Biographies - Sarita Field https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1596055994092-A6OROPPXO6KDUABWILBL/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Amy Flesch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1662819927977-LKZYS5PNZ3TBKWBVU0HQ/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Sharyn Gardill https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/5bd891407817f7e355b41be1/6876c0e6466ffe00c23d980f/1755649558680/ Board Biographies - Shawn Goede https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1697654708927-ILKIGVZH8RYS3MFD6POX/LGHeadshot_2023.jpg Board Biographies - Lauren Gruber Lauren Gruber is an arts administrator, focusing on data-driven solutions to unique challenges in the arts. She currently serves as the Director of CRM at Overture Center for the Arts, where she has built up the data and analytics branch of the IT team since 2015. In addition to her work with Overture, Lauren has co-chaired the Women in Tech and Wisconsin Community groups for Tessitura Network, an enterprise CRM system and community of arts & culture professionals across North America, the UK, and Asia Pacific. A lifelong performer, Lauren has been fortunate enough to work as a singer, actor, and music director with many Madison-area theatres and choirs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/5bd891407817f7e355b41be1/6876c1040a768f30ccc170e1/1755649558684/ Board Biographies - Kathleen Reyes Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1673151553519-Z96RK0DSQLMFF6R8J0GO/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Jason Williams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1752613462174-O4F464E5SWBSR2EB1AD8/image-asset.jpeg Board Biographies - Jordana Lenon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1543773690016-L90U3DLY8WFVYV5Q07J5/Patrick-Barlow.jpeg Board Biographies - Wm. Patrick Barlow, Member Emeritus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1543773933071-7ISRZOP6K3TN1LOO2NF7/Screen+Shot+2018-12-02+at+13.04.46.png Board Biographies - Bonnie Abrams, Member Emeritus https://capitalcitytheatre.org/student-testimonials-gallery daily 0.75 2019-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1556669395722-GCYPBMEP6X7SKLN0ZPAL/image-asset.jpeg Student Testimonials - Tucker Stampen: The Tools You Need to Be Successful "With their help, I've been able to do some pretty cool stuff. I've been a summer stock performer, assisted Broadway directors and choreographers, worked in Broadway casting offices. I've helped cast 16 Broadway shows, 22 National Tours, and a bunch of equity regional work... Capital City Theatre gives you all of the tools that you need to be successful in this industry. If you are part of the Find Your Light Program, you cover such an encompassing ground, in such a short period of time. ... they are doing amazing things already, but with your support, they can do so much more." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1556669395722-GCYPBMEP6X7SKLN0ZPAL/image-asset.jpeg Student Testimonials - Tucker Stampen: The Tools You Need to Be Successful "With their help, I've been able to do some pretty cool stuff. I've been a summer stock performer, assisted Broadway directors and choreographers, worked in Broadway casting offices. I've helped cast 16 Broadway shows, 22 National Tours, and a bunch of equity regional work... Capital City Theatre gives you all of the tools that you need to be successful in this industry. If you are part of the Find Your Light Program, you cover such an encompassing ground, in such a short period of time. ... they are doing amazing things already, but with your support, they can do so much more." https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/5ca680ddeef1a1efef715862/5ca68109104c7b2d50f76d66/1554415881628/ Student Testimonials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1554929158876-NE8Y906GL027F2B20O2D/image-asset.jpeg Student Testimonials - Kolten Bell: On Tour with "Legally Blonde" "Andy and Gail do an incredible job of nurturing artists of all ages… getting to the nitty gritty details of what makes them a better person, a better performer and just further themselves in this career and in life." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1562184389873-43U0FPAXUN77I0B17QAR/image-asset.jpeg Student Testimonials - Jessica Minter: FYL Alumn Testimonial Jessica Minter, A rising junior at the Chicago School of Performing Arts discusses how she learned to take over the room after graduating from CCT's Find Your Light Performance Intensives! https://capitalcitytheatre.org/level-up-instructors daily 0.75 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717958103-S5QFRL10XQNW7QD9T1DS/atdouglasA.jpg Level Up Instructors - Aaron Todd Douglas, University of Minnesota Aaron Todd Douglas is the Director of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Acting Program, and a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of American Players Theatre. Aaron Todd is a theatre artist who acts, directs, writes and teaches. Previously based in Chicago, Aaron Todd is a Founding Ensemble Member and was a Playwright-in-Residence, and longtime Associate Artistic Director of Congo Square Theatre Company. He was also a faculty member in the Theatre Department at Northwestern University and Loyola University. Keeping busy during the Pandemic, he performed in Immortal Goats by Idris Goodwin for Black Lives Black Words International Project where he is an Associate Artist. Aaron Todd also performed in Just Cause (Rivendell Theatre/Canamac Productions), and recently wrapped The Clinic (Radio Play miniseries for Congo Square Theatre). This winter he will return to First Stage Theatre in Milwaukee to direct the stage adaptation of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning Watson’s Go To Birmingham 1963. As a playwright, his plays include Upstate, and The Master Comic (African American Arts Alliance Award), both produced by MPAACT Theatre. He is a member in good standing of AEA and SAG/AFTRA, and a former NEA Art Works Panelist. He was the inaugural Next Generation Management Fellow at Victory Gardens Theater. A Chicago stage veteran, Aaron Todd has acted and directed at many of Chicago’s finest theatre companies including The Goodman, ETA Creative Arts, Chicago Theatre Company, Victory Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers Theatre, Raven Theatre, The Court and Steppenwolf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1629825177519-O4JQ7H1NQKCU0OY0CMWS/image-asset.jpg Level Up Instructors - Aaron Todd Douglas Aaron Todd Douglas is the Director of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Acting Program, and a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of American Players Theatre. Aaron Todd is a theatre artist who acts, directs, writes and teaches. Previously based in Chicago, Aaron Todd is a Founding Ensemble Member and was a Playwright-in-Residence, and longtime Associate Artistic Director of Congo Square Theatre Company. He was also a faculty member in the Theatre Department at Northwestern University and Loyola University. Keeping busy during the Pandemic, he performed in Immortal Goats by Idris Goodwin for Black Lives Black Words International Project where he is an Associate Artist. Aaron Todd also performed in Just Cause (Rivendell Theatre/Canamac Productions), and recently wrapped The Clinic (Radio Play miniseries for Congo Square Theatre). This winter he will return to First Stage Theatre in Milwaukee to direct the stage adaptation of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning Watson’s Go To Birmingham 1963. As a playwright, his plays include Upstate, and The Master Comic (African American Arts Alliance Award), both produced by MPAACT Theatre. He is a member in good standing of AEA and SAG/AFTRA, and a former NEA Art Works Panelist. He was the inaugural Next Generation Management Fellow at Victory Gardens Theater. A Chicago stage veteran, Aaron Todd has acted and directed at many of Chicago’s finest theatre companies including The Goodman, ETA Creative Arts, Chicago Theatre Company, Victory Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers Theatre, Raven Theatre, The Court and Steppenwolf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717958103-S5QFRL10XQNW7QD9T1DS/atdouglasA.jpg Level Up Instructors - Aaron Todd Douglas, University of Minnesota Aaron Todd Douglas is the Director of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Acting Program, and a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of American Players Theatre. Aaron Todd is a theatre artist who acts, directs, writes and teaches. Previously based in Chicago, Aaron Todd is a Founding Ensemble Member and was a Playwright-in-Residence, and longtime Associate Artistic Director of Congo Square Theatre Company. He was also a faculty member in the Theatre Department at Northwestern University and Loyola University. Keeping busy during the Pandemic, he performed in Immortal Goats by Idris Goodwin for Black Lives Black Words International Project where he is an Associate Artist. Aaron Todd also performed in Just Cause (Rivendell Theatre/Canamac Productions), and recently wrapped The Clinic (Radio Play miniseries for Congo Square Theatre). This winter he will return to First Stage Theatre in Milwaukee to direct the stage adaptation of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning Watson’s Go To Birmingham 1963. As a playwright, his plays include Upstate, and The Master Comic (African American Arts Alliance Award), both produced by MPAACT Theatre. He is a member in good standing of AEA and SAG/AFTRA, and a former NEA Art Works Panelist. He was the inaugural Next Generation Management Fellow at Victory Gardens Theater. A Chicago stage veteran, Aaron Todd has acted and directed at many of Chicago’s finest theatre companies including The Goodman, ETA Creative Arts, Chicago Theatre Company, Victory Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers Theatre, Raven Theatre, The Court and Steppenwolf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1770507306379-NMKN2SBNHKG8TYWKRB2E/briannna-borger.png Level Up Instructors - Brianna Borger, Northwestern University Brianna Borger is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Department of Theatre. She advises, mentors, and supports Theatre majors throughout their time at Northwestern, helping students identify where their interests and aspirations lie and how to best create a path toward those goals. Brianna has been a professional singer and actor for over 20 years, touring internationally and performing on stages across the country before settling in Chicago in 2008. She received a Jeff Award Nomination for her performance in THE KING AND I, and performed in acclaimed Chicagoland productions of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, PARADE, SOUTHERN GOTHIC, BILLY ELLIOT, and INTO THE WOODS. In 2019 she shifted her focus to directing, where she could actively work for greater inclusivity on Chicago's stages and create engaging productions that challenge tradition. Brianna's academic work is largely focused on music theatre voice and pedagogy, with a specific focus on marrying healthy, efficient singing technique with dramatic circumstances in order to create a fully realized performance. She has maintained a private voice studio in Evanston, IL for several years, encouraging students to explore their vocal potential while also celebrating what makes them unique as a vocalist and performer. As a director and an educator, her goal is to create a safe space that gives artists the freedom to challenge themselves and create a grounded, honest performance that they are proud of. Brianna has led masterclasses on Musical Theatre Audition Technique, Song Interpretation, and Performing Arts Career Navigation. She is also the founder of The Success Project, a website and social media presence that aims to reframe how we define success for performing arts majors after graduation and throughout life. She is a proud member of Actors' Equity (AEA) and the Music Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1770507516593-PWPFKHQIJDVZ66VR2BKQ/f5b53d_9289c5cb74254ab8ab1459a2f2dd4df9%7Emv2.png Level Up Instructors - Kailey Boyle, Performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1647902275153-E1D32M17LPUS4MP2QOQJ/Alvon_Reed_2.jpg Level Up Instructors - Alvon Reed - Southern Methodist University Alvon Reed is a Dance Artist in Residence in Jazz at Southern Methodist University. He earned his MFA in Dance from the University of Iowa. He has performance credits include Nike, PUMA, Levi’s Jeans, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Inland Pacific Ballet, Jennifer Muller/The Works, Arena Stages' first multi-ethnic production of Oklahoma, and the Broadway workshop of Superfly The Musical with Bill T. Jones. His choreographic credits include Pippin, Pirates of Penzance, Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Newsies, American Idiot, Big Love, and Ragtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1747325730002-QUH295DAAOL4KU5G2TTS/image-asset.jpeg Level Up Instructors - Cassie Okenka - Broadway Performer & Vocal Educator Cassie Okenka has been a Broadway performer for over a decade and is a dedicated vocal educator. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace University-Conservatory of Music and a Certification of Distinction in Vocal Pedagogy from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Her additional training includes courses at Shenandoah University, Somatic Voicework™, and the New York Vocal Coaching Teacher Training Program. As a performer, she was an Original Broadway Company member of Bonnie and Clyde and School of Rock, and performed Glinda in the first national tour of Wicked. Some favorite performance credits include the national tour of The Wizard of Oz, The Last Five Years, The Rocky Horror Show, and Rock and Roll Refugee. As a vocal educator, she has taught in the BFA Musical Theatre program at Marymount Manhattan College and the BA Musical Theatre concentration at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Her private studio has produced clients performing on Broadway and in national tours, including Suffs, Death Becomes Her, Here Lies Love, Shucked, Beetlejuice, Kinky Boots, School of Rock, 9 to 5, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, Sweeney Todd, and Peppa Pig Live! She currently serves on the National Musical Theatre Competition board as an education and industry expert and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1702067121271-IYRE3H1P1EH24G8W43NU/779940_0007+2.jpg Level Up Instructors - Kaitlin Hopkins - Texas State University Kaitlin Hopkins is an award-winning actress, director, producer, and educator. As an actress she originated roles on and off Broadway, on national and international tours, as well working in film and television for more than 30 years. She can be heard on 4 original cast albums, and appeared in over 50 television shows and films, including three years on ABC’s Another World and for any Star Trek fans you can watch her on Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Favorite film credits include The Nanny Diaries with Scarlet Johansson and Laura Linney, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, and How to Kill Your Neighbor’s Dog with Kenneth Branagh. In 2009, she created a BFA in musical theatre at Texas State University and served as head of the program for 14 years. In 2016 she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching from Texas State and was named one of the top six women educators in innovation in the arts by the Broadway Dreams Foundation. In 2023, she was nominated for the Tony Award for excellence in theater education and most recently received the Denise M. Trauth Award for Outstanding Leadership at Texas State University. During her tenure at Texas State, Hopkins pioneered groundbreaking research on mental wellness for high-risk demographics, focusing on artists and athletes, ultimately co-founding Living Mental Wellness, a holistic, evidence-based company that offers educational programs to enhance mental wellness through an integrated scientific life skills model. LMW has certified educators across the country, and the curriculum is currently being utilized in middle schools, high schools, summer camps, and higher education institutions. Hopkins works as an arts consultant and has created curriculum, programing, and professional development for arts organizations worldwide. In 2011 created the first musical theater training program in Chile in collaboration with the ProJazz Institute in Santiago. She currently serves as the external examiner for the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, the first training program of its kind in the Middle East; on the artistic advisory board for North Texas Performing Arts; as the Artistic Director for the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive and for the Musical Theater Initiative at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. Kaitlin is also the proud creator and CEO of Fontus Dry Mouth Lozenges, and co-founder of Abate Hopkins Creative Consultants, a consulting firm that specializes in innovative holistic, wellness-based, customized training, and professional development to support corporations, businesses, institutions, and educators. AHCC provides practical tools and sustainable practices to utilize in work environments to promote healthier more productive community-based models. www.kaitlinhopkins.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1770575360433-FB1PJT8571H1OX7SDYAP/image0.jpeg Level Up Instructors - Kristen Teeter, Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Performer & Mentor Kristen Teeter has been proudly teaching dance for over 30 years now. Her early exposure began in Southern California as an extension to her training as a competitive gymnast. This led to her pursuit of a dance degree from California State University, Fullerton where she graduated with Honors and then went on to continued dance education at professional studios and companies throughout New York City and Chicago. She has since choreographed, taught and performed at all levels throughout the United States. An avid mentor to youth seeking careers in dance and musical theatre, she has spent the last decade building and leading the dance program at a private high school in St. Louis while continuing to guest teach and consult nationwide for multiple summer intensives and professional workshops. Her proudest role is that of mom to four bright, kind and talented kids/young adults who continue to inspire her daily as they pursue their own exciting dreams in professional theatre, engineering, music, elite running, indoor rock climbing, occupational therapy, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717752838-FZKNI7QNA5FVRAD17L6N/lara017a+copy.jpg Level Up Instructors - Lara Teeter, Webster University Lara Teeter has performed, directed and choreographed for major regional theatre and opera houses nation-wide. He is currently a Professor of Theatre, Head of the Musical Theatre Program at the Webster Conservatory for Theatre Arts here in St. Louis. Lara has performed in three national tours and six Broadway shows, including the revival of the Rodgers and Hart classic, On Your Toes, for which he received a Tony nomination and Outer Critics Circle Award. From 1999-2004, Lara served as Artistic Director of Light Opera Works in the Chicago area, and in 2000 made his Carnegie Hall debut followed by his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in 2001. Over these last few years, Lara has performed the role of Captain Andy in SHOW BOAT for Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, National Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera. Recordings include On Your Toes, Lady Be Good and the Grammy nominated Wizard of Oz. For the last 30 years, Lara has performed and directed for the St. Louis MUNY, the oldest and largest outdoor summer stock house in the country. Some of the MUNY shows include: Singin’ In the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, White Christmas, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Bye, Bye Birdie, AIDA, and most recently for the MUNY’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY. He is also active as a private coach for musical theatre dance, song study, and tap. Since 2009, Lara has directed and choreographed for the Variety Theatre Company which serves kids and teens with disabilities. He and his wife, Kristen, are the proud parents of Charlie, Elizabeth, Katherine and Maggie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1770508159672-TGFQERTZZQKTO13J601X/lauren.png Level Up Instructors - Lauren Marousek, Oberlin College & Conservatory Lauren Marousek, an artist, choreographer, and teacher, has trained for over 20 years in various dance disciplines. She is a student in the University of Idaho’s MFA in Theatre Arts program and holds a BFA in acting with a dance minor from Baldwin Wallace University. Marousek’s professional choreographic credits include productions at Beck Center for the Arts, The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center, Baldwin Wallace University, Playhouse Square, Cleveland Musical Theater, Porthouse Theatre, and more. Marousek ran her own private dance and acting training business in Pennsylvania for three years before returning to Ohio as an adjunct faculty member at Baldwin Wallace’s Theater and Dance department. The Cleveland Critics Circle recognized her for her choreographic work in the Beck Center for the Arts’ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1694012573036-AZQ06AW4RKUZUO79RQHH/ssusong.jpg Level Up Instructors - Scott Susong - Illinois Wesleyan University Outside of academia, Scott Susong primarily freelances as a professional director. Select directing credits include Bonnie & Clyde (Danish premiere), Catch Me If You Can (Danish premiere), Carousel, Dogfight (Danish premiere with Pasek & Paul in residence), The Hotel Casablanca (opera), Aspects of Love, Urinetown, Into the Woods, Triumph of Love (the musical), Simple Gifts (Greece tour) and Donne in Amore: Heroines in Verse (Italy tour), among many others. As an actor some of Scott’s credits include the 1996-97 national and international tours of The Sound of Music (Rolf) and a featured performer in 100 Days of Wonder as Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty; Ziggy in Tycoon at the John Houseman & Douglas Fairbanks Theaters; Ali/PJ in Vampire Lesbians of Sodom at The Duplex; The Lisbon Traviata (Mike), Cabaret (Cliff), The Baltimore Waltz (Carl), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Demetrius & Oberon), and Camelot (Arthur & Lancelot). He performed in 14 productions with UDT, including Into the Woods (Baker), Metropolis (Steven), Blood Brothers (Edward), City of Angels (Stine), Joseph . . . Dreamcoat (Joseph – 10th Anniversary Production), Guys & Dolls (Nathan Detroit) and Oklahoma! (Curly). Concert credits include An Evening with Tim Rice with Sir Tim Rice and Jesus Christ Superstar starring original cast member Yvonne Elliman, again featuring Sir Tim Rice. Scott co-founded and served as artistic director of Curtain Call Productions from 1998-2008. His CCP credits include co-producing with Towson University and directing and designing the world premiere production of the new musical Lindbergh Baby Kidnapped at Baltimore's Theatre Project (featured in American Theatre’s January 2002 musicals issue). He directed the world premiere reading of the new musical Deceptions: Wind of Change at the Audrey Herman Spotlighters; produced/directed the CCP educational wing and produced Summer on Stage’s musical revue As Thousands Cheer and an outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Scott directed a 2008 CCP benefit concert of William Finn’s Elegies: A Song Cycle at IWU’s Evelyn Chapel. Since joining the IWU faculty in the fall of 2007, Scott has directed more than 20 productions. He additionally directed a concert staging of Bloomer Girl for the IWU Music Theatre Society, re-conceived and produced the original Tim Rice musical revue All I Need Is Words, vocal directed the musical Scrooge!. He produces the annual IWU cabaret SoTA Shoppe. He has conceived and directed many of the SoTA Senior Chicago Showcases. He teaches a broad range of coursework in acting, directing and theory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1694012834385-J3C8SS95OUYI77XQXANP/good+selfie.JPG Level Up Instructors - Brianna Borger - Northwestern University Brianna has been a professional singer and actor for over 20 years, with 15 of those spent in Chicago. Known for her emotional depth and vocal versatility, she has toured internationally, performed on stages across the country, and been a part of the development process for many new musicals. Favorite roles to date include Lucille in Parade, Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, Petra in A Little Night Music, Georgie in The Full Monty, Anna in The King & I, and originating the role of Suzanne in Southern Gothic. Brianna is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Theatre Department at Northwestern University, where she teaches courses in Performance Career Preparation, Music Theatre Scene Study, Singing for Actors, and Music Theatre Adaptation. She is also a sought-after stage director and runs a private voice studio in Evanston, IL where she specializes in teaching song interpretation, expressive musicianship, and musical theatre audition technique. She holds an MM in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy from Carthage College as well as a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. www.briannaborger.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1694012497744-VE825I84HGKWRYCMF3PY/Headshot_orange.jpg Level Up Instructors - Troy Castle - Millikin University Dr. Troy Castle has been recognized for his robust bass-baritone voice, the regional and national success of his voice students, and the quality of his original research. His performance output includes leading roles for the opera, musical theatre, and concert stage, as well as numerous collaborative and solo recitals encompassing a broad range of literature. Troy is the 2023 second-place winner in The American Prize’s “Men in Voice” competition and has been a finalist in the “Men in Opera” (2020), “Men in Oratorio/Art Song” (2019), and Chicago Oratorio Award (2019) categories of the same. In 2017, he was a finalist in the artist division of the National Opera Association’s Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento vocal competition. He was twice a regional runner-up in the highly competitive National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Artist Award competition. A frequent adjudicator of voice competitions, Troy has also presented numerous masterclasses, workshops, and lectures; his original research focuses on the resonance strategies of the operatic baritone voice. He was a recipient of the NATS “Emerging Leaders” award in 2020 and has served as Vice President of the NATS Central Illinois chapter. He is also a member of the Pan-American Vocology Association and was actively involved in that organization’s recent effort to establish a “Recognized Vocologist” credential, earning the distinction of becoming one of the first Recognized Vocologists in the PAVA-RV cohort. Currently serving as Professor of Music and Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Millikin University, Troy resides in Decatur, IL. Having spent his formative years in Phoenix, AZ, he enjoys following the Phoenix Suns in his free time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717739601-LMPPF1K5R0QSW6AZQ8CA/beth+headshot.jpg Level Up Instructors - Beth Creighton Beth is a Lecturer for the Millikin University School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music where she serves as the accompanist for a variety of classes, choral ensembles, and theatre productions. She is known for posting her “Notes From A Trusty Accompanist” on social media and has been honored to share them on the Rock The Audition platform as well. Beth has served as Musical Director for the MU productions of Cinderella, Little Shop of Horrors, The Phantom of the Opera, Hair, Some Enchanted Evening, Songs for a New World, Pete(Her) Pan, She Loves Me and Violet. She is looking forward to her next MD project in November 2022 – Elf! Beth also teaches Piano Skills for Teachers – a course focused on providing music education majors with the keyboard skills they need to be successful in a classroom setting. Outside of teaching and directing responsibilities, she serves as the faculty advisor for the Millikin Chapter of C.A.R.E. (Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equity) – the second collegiate chapter in the country. Most importantly, Beth is a proud graduate of Millikin University and will always bleed BLUE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717756780-GBVZC11L505LV3EDAWUK/CovertHeadshot1.jpg Level Up Instructors - Kevin Covert 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1705716093512-9EFI86RLOS6I28XDMAS6/Julio+Catano-Yee.jpg Level Up Instructors - Julio Catano-Yee - Texas State University Choreography credits include Pippin (Texas State University); Oklahoma! (New Village Arts); Finalist 2015 San Diego Young Choreographers Showcase and Prize. Select performance credits,National/International Tours: The Addams Family, West Side Story Centennial World Tour. Regional: Sunset Boulevard (The Kennedy Center); Kiss My Aztec! (La Jolla Playhouse); Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Theatre Under The Stars); Camelot (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Anything Goes (Arena Stage); West Side Story (Barrington Stage Company, Musical Theatre West and Lamb’s Players Theatre). Film/TV: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, FOX’s Pitch, TNT’s Animal Kingdom. Education: B.F.A. in Dance from The Ailey School/Fordham University; M.F.A. in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. Head of Musical Theatre Dance at Texas State University. Executive Director/Founder of Teatro San Diego. @juliocatanoyee @teatrosandiego https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717744743-9GWOB6UMIP5VIICDGHXP/dstetzel.jpg Level Up Instructors - Daniel Stetzel Dan is a musical director, arranger, vocal instructor and pianist. He has worked at most of the major equity theatres in Chicago, and for many of the LORT theatres across the United States. As a conductor, he has toured nationally, and continues to accompany many of the major Broadway auditions in Chicago. Dan has long been affiliated with the Chicago Humanities festival, overseeing and directing programs featuring Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Stephen Schwartz, John Bucchino, Craig Carnelia, Cy Coleman, and a host of performers, lyricists, and composers. His work in musical theatre has been recognized many times by the Joseph Jefferson committee. Dan is proud to be a member of the faculty at the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1570815453585-FA6RBU8SMZPE2GGLUPVG/Andy+Abrams_3111R_WEB.jpg Level Up Instructors - Andrew Abrams, Capital City Theatre Andrew has worked Off-Broadway, Off West-End, regionally and on tour as a professional director, musical director, conductor, composer and Equity actor. Off-Broadway: Between The Lines (York Theater), Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players). Tours: Cinderella (with Eartha Kitt), State Fair (with John Davidson), Cabaret (with Andrea McCardle), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof (with Theodore Bikel). Regionally: Masterclass (with Rosemary Prinz), Mikado (Theatre Virginia) and numerous others. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison and a Master of Arts, in Musical Theatre, from University of London-Goldsmiths. He is also a graduate of the advanced year of the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop in New York City where he wrote But I’m a Cheerleader, the Musical, which was showcased in Trafalgar Square at West End Live in June of 2019 and had its world premiere at the Turbine Theatre in London in 2022. Andrew also wrote the music for Shining in Misery: a King Size Parody, which premiered at CCT in 2023, played at 54 Below the following year, and headlined MT Fest UK in London in 2026. In addition, CCT premiered the musical It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical, for which Andrew wrote the music, in 2024. In Madison, Andrew has performed with the Madison Opera, Madison Savoyards and in Madison Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Andrew is a vocal coach, voice teacher, and Acting through Song coach and has worked at NYU, New York Film Academy, AMDA, Mountview Academy and Urdang Acadamy (in London), Hofstra University, as well as privately in New York City and Madison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1673151551328-H8GQQAOPK2WY7FZE1NMD/GailBecker_2020_H+%281%29.jpg Level Up Instructors - Gail Becker, Capital City Theatre Gail Becker is a distinguished arts executive and Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) professional with a 35-year track record of institutional founding, creative direction, and talent development. As a Co-Founder and the Managing Director and Director of Education for Capital City Theatre (CCT), Gail has played a pivotal role in evolving Madison’s professional arts landscape. Through the creation of the CCT Conservatory, she has focused on bridging artistic vision with organizational sustainability, helping to advance the standards for professional training in the community. This executive expertise is further reflected in her 15-year tenure as the Director of the Overture Center’s Jerry Ensemble, where she oversees some of the state’s top youth musical theatre talent. As a Director and Music Director, Gail has helmed a vast array of professional productions, including It’s A Wonderful Life: A New Musical, Murder For Two, Tick, Tick...Boom!, Edges, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, Shrek, Fiddler On The Roof, Les Miserables, Brigadoon, Annie, Little Women, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Anne of Green Gables. Her performance career is equally expansive, featuring a national tour of Babes in Toyland and celebrated Chicago turns in Chicago (June), Sunday in the Park with George (Frieda/Mrs.), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie), and The Pirates of Penzance (Edith). Locally, she has delivered notable performances in the World Premiere of Shining In Misery (Annie), the Regional Premieres of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Marya) and Tuck Everlasting (Mae), as well as featured roles in On The Town (Madame Dilly), Gypsy (Mazeppa), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Gail’s influence as an educator and consultant spans the most prestigious theatrical organizations in the country. Her instructional credits include the Capital City Theatre Conservatory, Edgewood College, the Kennedy Center High School Theatre Workshops, the Wisconsin Theatre Festival, the UW-Madison Theatre Department, and the UW Summer Music Clinic. She has also served as a vital clinician for the Madison Jerry Awards, CTM’s Academy, and the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA). Beyond the stage, Gail leverages her vocal expertise as a voice-over artist, most recently, American Family Insurance, and currently as a Public Address Announcer for the Madison Mallards, the Night Mares, and various UW-Madison athletic teams. You can learn more about Gail at www.gailbeckertalent.com. https://capitalcitytheatre.org/fyl-instructors daily 0.75 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1673151553519-Z96RK0DSQLMFF6R8J0GO/Jason+Williams.JPG FYL Instructors - *Jason Williams (Dick/Lloyd) Jason Williams is a NY based performer and excited to be making his Capital City Theater Debut in the World Premiere of Shining in Misery: A King Size Parody as Dick/Lloyd and others! He was most recently seen in the World Premiere of the musical Other World as 'J-Blitz" and as "Jesse" in the 1st National Broadway Tour of A Bronx Tale. Other favorite credits include Dreamgirls (South Korea), Smokey Joe's Café (GVT), Tarzan (Arvada), Lysistrata Jones (Meadowbrook), and Memphis (Arvada). Special thanks to my agent Mikey Nagy, and the amazing crew at The Collective talent agency and as always to my supportive family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1673151553519-Z96RK0DSQLMFF6R8J0GO/Jason+Williams.JPG FYL Instructors - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1692247085341-V0A0RX8RY2WSQGIZPIVX/image.jpg FYL Instructors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1659717756780-GBVZC11L505LV3EDAWUK/CovertHeadshot1.jpg FYL Instructors - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1686676859001-HIHP59D7QSVTNQ2DIIDL/Sophia+Tzougros+2020+Headshot.jpg FYL Instructors - 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. 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She is currently Associate Director on Netflix’s Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Additional directing credits include the Broadway revival of The Wiz and Disney Theatrical’s Aida. A former child Broadway performer, Tavia took a break from the industry to earn a degree from Chapman University. After spending some time in the public sector, Tavia returned to the arts, performing in shows including, All Shook Up, Trav’lin, Hairspray, Beehive, HAIR, Little Shop of Horrors, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, and Motown the Musical. During the pandemic, Tavia focused her communication and theatrical skills to build the specialized role of Cultural Coordinating, designed to improve cultural competency and education in artistic spaces. Tavia has served as Cultural Coordinator for multiple regional, touring, West End, and Broadway productions, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Company, and Hairspray. www.TaviaRivee.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758216457955-C8SNX7YP15SBKEQHJV0Z/IMG_1730.jpeg Rent Creative - Tavia Rivée Jefferson (Director) Tavia is a performer, director, and founder of Cultural Coordinating. She is currently Associate Director on Netflix’s Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Additional directing credits include the Broadway revival of The Wiz and Disney Theatrical’s Aida. A former child Broadway performer, Tavia took a break from the industry to earn a degree from Chapman University. After spending some time in the public sector, Tavia returned to the arts, performing in shows including, All Shook Up, Trav’lin, Hairspray, Beehive, HAIR, Little Shop of Horrors, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, and Motown the Musical. During the pandemic, Tavia focused her communication and theatrical skills to build the specialized role of Cultural Coordinating, designed to improve cultural competency and education in artistic spaces. Tavia has served as Cultural Coordinator for multiple regional, touring, West End, and Broadway productions, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Company, and Hairspray. www.TaviaRivee.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1602714141825-ARVA9SRJ9JAL5XN7R6MV/EvanLangeHeadshot.jpg Rent Creative https://capitalcitytheatre.org/wonderful-life-concert-cast daily 0.75 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125128017-2JB8UFJK4RMX2YMP2TT0/Headshot_EddieEgan.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Eddie Egan (George Bailey) Eddie Egan is thrilled to be back at CCT to once again give voice to George Bailey in this wonderful new production! In New York, Eddie spent several seasons performing in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Regional highlights include Legally Blonde (Arrow Rock Lyceum), Chicago (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Violet (Theatre Squared), Memphis (Actors' Playhouse), West Side Story (La Mirada Theatre, City Springs Theatre), The Full Monty (Argyle Theatre), All is Calm (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Miss Saigon (Flat Rock Playhouse), Next to Normal (La Mirada Theatre), The Last Five Years (Shadowland Theatre), My Fair Lady (Flat Rock Playhouse), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Engeman Theatre). TV/Film: “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Lionsgate/Starz) and “And Just Like That” (HBO Max). @Eddieegan_ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125128017-2JB8UFJK4RMX2YMP2TT0/Headshot_EddieEgan.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Eddie Egan (George Bailey) Eddie Egan is thrilled to be back at CCT to once again give voice to George Bailey in this wonderful new production! In New York, Eddie spent several seasons performing in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Regional highlights include Legally Blonde (Arrow Rock Lyceum), Chicago (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Violet (Theatre Squared), Memphis (Actors' Playhouse), West Side Story (La Mirada Theatre, City Springs Theatre), The Full Monty (Argyle Theatre), All is Calm (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Miss Saigon (Flat Rock Playhouse), Next to Normal (La Mirada Theatre), The Last Five Years (Shadowland Theatre), My Fair Lady (Flat Rock Playhouse), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Engeman Theatre). TV/Film: “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Lionsgate/Starz) and “And Just Like That” (HBO Max). @Eddieegan_ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324032259-5GVO7EKE7YY359U55ZOI/image003.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Sarah Ellis (Mary Bailey) Sarah Ellis is thrilled to be revisiting this piece so close to home! Thank you CCT! Platteville native and NYC-based creative in theatre, film, commercial, and symphony work, including the First Nat’l of A Gentleman’s Guide... and most recently Austen’s Pride. Select performing credits: Pittsburgh CLO, Ogunquit, The Rev, KC Starlight, MT Wichita, Riverside, Geva, Arrow Rock, Northshore MT, Florida Studio, Gateway & Engeman Theatres. Select creative credits: TheatreSquared’s A Gentleman’s Guide (Choreographer), Fulton Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar (Directing Associate for Deidre Goodwin). Co-Creator/Producer of award-winning MT SHORTS. BFA Penn State. For Daddio. www.meetsarahellis.com @iamsarahellis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125137868-RSRDS9KYOUVS1OIS3EQT/Jason+Williams.jpeg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Jason Williams (Clarence) Jason Williams is so grateful to be back at CCT reprising the role of Clarence the Angel in It’s a Wonderful Life! He was most recently seen as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid at Summer Theater New Canaan. Favorite credits include: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sharon Playhouse.); Beautiful:The Carole King Musical (SCA) A Bronx Tale (1st national Tour) Dreamgirls(South Korea tour)Special thanks to my agent Mikey Nagy and the crew at The Collective, and as always to my supportive family and friends. Website: https://jasonwilliamsactor.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125150150-ZDYAXSZAPXODR5LFFY0Y/Michael+Joseph+Mitchell.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Michael Joseph Mitchell (Uncle Billy) Michael Joseph Mitchell is a Chicago based actor and singer. Last November he appeared in the CCT production of It’s A Wonderful Life, A New Musical as both Peter Bailey and Joseph. In Chicago he has appeared in The Band’s Visit at Writers Theatre; The Comedy Of Errors, The Wizard Of Oz, and Mary Stuart at Chicago Shakespeare, Spring Awakening at Porchlight Music Theatre, My Fair Lady at Lyric Opera & Elizabeth Rex at Oak Park Festival Theatre. Regionally he has appeared at Asolo Rep, Syracuse Stage, Indiana Rep and BoarsHead Theater. He has created seven different cabaret acts, most recently Joyful Noise: The Songs Of Shaina Taub at The CheckOut Chicago. He is a member of Actors Equity and SAG-AFTRA, and also a member of Chicago Cabaret Professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324088182-T1AKUAKX7DZN8WA12V79/image009.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Tom Hensen (Mr. Potter) Tom Hensen is delighted to spend another year with Capital City Theatre’s heartwarming Holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life — A New Musical as Bedford Falls’ favorite “warped, frustrated old man”, Henry F. Potter. A veteran of Wisconsin stages for close to 50 years, Tom hopes you enjoy this “New” version of the holiday classic and that you and yours all share a “Wonderful” Holiday Season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324110753-X5JDXN98NX4D4WS52B9U/image011.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Kailey Boyle (Violet Bick) Kailey Boyle is elated to be back in her hometown performing with Capital City Theatre! Recent credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Stages St. Louis (Cynthia Weil), My Best Friend’s Wedding at Ogunquit Playhouse (Ensemble, Julianne understudy), Gatsby: An American Myth at American Repertory Theatre (Ensemble, Daisy understudy), and in 2023 she was Mrs. Claus in the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes. All the love to Mom, Dad and Jack. @kayboyle18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324117489-YX2009YP7P5RZZPUAUVV/image013.png Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Rick Henslin (Peter Bailey/Joseph/Ensemble) Rick Henslin has performed in musical theatre in the Madison area for the last 30 years. Roles have varied from the good guys like Curly in Oklahoma and Cornelius Hackl in Hello Dolly to the darker ones like Sweeney Todd, and Gaston in Beauty and The Beast. He is thrilled to be back on stage with CCT and looks forward to performing with Madison Opera in the upcoming season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744212076255-EP0GGV8OP2ZBWB95EYZX/Tess+Lenzen.jpeg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Tess Lenzen (Ernie) Tess Lenzen is delighted to be back for her third year of It's A Wonderful Life, a New Musical with CCT! She was a part of the first staged reading and is in awe of how far this show has come! Her recent credits included Sarah Jane Moore in Assasins (CCT), Lizzie in Lizzie (StageQ) and was most recently the cover for Ms Trunchbull in Matilda (CTM). Additionally, Tess had the pleasure of performing alongside her boyfriend Andrew Linden in their cabaret "A Night of Jason Robert Brown" this past fall as a part of CCT's Cabart Series! When she's not performing, Tess can be found at the front desk of Be Inspired Salon, or spending time with those she loves most. She would like to thank her boyfriend Andrew, her friends, family, coworkers and her puppy Netti for all their love and support of her as an artist and person. Much love to all, and enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125134115-X652Z7WALUN2RD2LAFWX/JenFarley_headshot.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Jen Farley (Bert) Jen Farley is thrilled to return as "Bert" in It’s A Wonderful Life. When she’s not singing showtunes, she’s the resident bottle rocket in the award-winning trio Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets. Jen also serves as a staff member with Girls Rock Camp Madison, works as a Creativity Coach, and is president of ICF Wisconsin. She sends love and gratitude to her friends and family for their support—especially her boys, Mike, Jonathan, and Waylon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744211982432-K3R4Y74IIEA7IL23YLLB/Andrew+Linden.jpeg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Andrew Linden (Sam Wainwright) Andrew Linden is thrilled to be returning for his third time with It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical, this time as Sam Wainwright! Previous CCT credits include Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Dolokhov), Tick… Tick… Boom (Jon) and Assassins (Hinckley). He wants to thank his family, friends, and beautiful partner Tess who he is lucky to share the stage with for the third year in a row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744212002431-KO873MYRCY4MI083COAI/Bobby+Goderich.JPG Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Robert A. Goderich (Martini) Robert A. Goderich is excited to be back with CCT having just played Samuel Byck in Assassins last summer, and also previously playing Martini in It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical, M3 in Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Musical, and being part of the Capital City Carolers since its inception. A veteran of the Madison stage, you may recognize Robert from numerous roles with Madison Opera, CTM, CCT, Four Seasons Theatre, and more.  Some favorite roles have included: The Governor in Candide,John Styxx in Orpheus in the Underworld, Father in The Seven Deadly Sins, Jew #1 in Salome,The Waiter in She Loves Me, Beppe in Il Pagliacci Pirelli in SweeneyTodd all with Madison Opera; The Escapologist in Matilda and Alex the Lion in Madagascar the Musical Adventure with CTM, Migaldi in Evita, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys N Dolls, Sir Bedevere in Spamalot, John in Miss Saigon, all with Four Seasons Theatre.  Many thanks to all friends, family for all of the support!  Hope you enjoy this amazing new work, and enjoy the show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324263595-HZ3TGB7XKDXJN309U1MO/image021.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Edyn Goede (Zuzu) Edyn Goede is thrilled to revive her role as Zuzu in It’s a Wonderful Life: A New Musical with Capital City Theatre! Favorite roles include Matilda in Matilda at both the Fireside Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theater of Madison, and Annie in Annie Kids at Verona Area Community Theater. Offstage, she enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and spending time with friends. Edyn thanks Capital City Theatre, her castmates, and her family and friends for their support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324267088-D0D5KSAX26JWXOQSU29J/image023.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Chase Schutte (Pete Bailey) Chase Schutte is thrilled to be reprising his role at Capital City Theatre after last year's production of It's a Wonderful Life, a New Musical. Previous credits include Matilda at the Fireside Dinner Theatre and School of Rock at Verona Area Community Theater. TV/Film: Into the Outdoors. Chase thanks his family and he can't wait to see what's next for his career! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324270007-6TQEJXL5Q4H93LZ98KFI/image025.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Estella McCarthy Schultz (Janie/Ensemble) Estella McCarthy Schultz is a senior in high school who is delighted to be making her debut performance at Capital City Theatre. Recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof Chicago (Lyric Opera), Maybe We’ll Fly At the Witches House (Riverside Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof Drury Lane Theatre, Mean Girlz Parody (Second City Chicago), White Christmas (Fireside Theatre), Billy Elliott (Music Theatre Works). When not performing, Estella continues her training and education in ASL. Thank you to the cast and crew for such a memorable experience. REST-XO @estella_mccarthy_schultz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744212066044-I2W4FD8QPMZOI2B0I2RS/Lisa+Spierer.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Lisa Spierer (Mrs. Hatch/Ensemble) Lisa Spierer bookends her theatrical year by returning to Bedford Falls! She appeared most recently (and delightedly) as Emma Goldman in CCT’s Assassins. Between shows, she continues her day job with the UW-Madison’s Division of the Arts and does occasional radio plays with WPR’s 9XM Players. As ever, gratitude goes to biological and chosen family, with special shoutout to daughter Evie. Thanks for unloading the dishwasher, bug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324286567-E1DDRRWM0E6VXHIX7UAB/image029.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Cory McGowan (Ruth/Hortense/Ensemble) Cory McGowan is very excited to be a part of It’s a Wonderful Life, a New Musical at Capital City Theatre. She recently worked with Capital City Theatre in their Level Up: College Prep Intensive. For fun, Cory paints, plays piano and spends time with her dog Coco. She wants to thank her Family, friends and Jane Lynch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1744212028944-HJS7NWOA20G660C0UGEZ/Ethan+Richard.jpeg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Ethan Richard (Carter/Ensemble) Ethan Richard is elated to be back with Capital City Theatre, having most recently portrayed Charles Guiteau in their production of Assassins. Some of his other credits include Shrek in Shrek: The Musical, Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps, Professor Plum in Clue, and Master Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Stage acting aside, Ethan is an accomplished voiceover artist, having performed for various films, commercials, and audiobooks. This performance is dedicated to the memory of Abram Merkl. You always made my life wonderful, old friend, and I will love and miss you forever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1758324336914-UCD9LMRKKEEPGFC5EZFY/image032.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Will Karls (Nick/Ensemble) Will Karls is a Chicago based actor, director, and writer, as well as an alumnus of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Recent stage credits include "Puck" in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Festival 56), "Scuttle" in The Little Mermaid (Festival 56), "Ensemble" in The Scarlet Pimpernel (The Beautiful City Project), and "Thomas" in Jenny: A New Musical (Boaz Productions). He has directed a variety of full musicals and staged readings throughout Chicago including Anyone Can Whistle (Chicago Whistler), Big Wig (Chicago New Musical Theatre Festival - Kokandy Productions), and a workshop reading of Lily and the Pirates (CCPA). Will is currently developing his first original musical; Dan's: A New Brewsical, that he hopes to workshop in the upcoming year. Following It's A Wonderful Life, he will be playing "Sid" and understudying "Chester" in Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical with the Chicago Kids Company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125125930-99L0SUF2EEJO6WD81XH4/Ashton+Florence.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Ashton Florence (Sheriff/Dancer/Ensemble) Ashton Florence (He/Him) can be seen on the stage all over the Madison area, having performed with Capital City Theatre (CCT) in productions of Tick, Tick… Boom! (Michael), On the Town (Ensemble), Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble), Andrew Keenan-Bolger in Concert (Singer/Dancer), and the first full-staged version of It's A Wonderful Life, a New Musical (Sheriff/Dancer/Ensemble) last season. He also worked as a professional Christmas Caroler this past season with CCT and is looking forward to doing it again this year. In 2020, he joined Madison Contemporary Dance Company (MCD) as an Apprentice and quickly got promoted to a Company Dancer within his first year. While not performing, Ashton continues working behind-the-scenes and most recently was the ASM, Choreographer, Weapons Handler, and Props Designer for Assassins with CCT. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with his BS in Dance, BA in Communication Arts - radio, television, film, and a certificate in Digital Studies. He would like to thank his family, partner, and friends who have all helped him achieve his dreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1761139788381-5XR417AXEBSDBKSM2VD4/msc-12-production-04263.jpeg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Ryan Zaugg (Harry Bailey/Ensemble) Ryan Zaugg is excited to be back with Capital City Theatre! He was previously in the production Assassins as John Wilkes Booth. He had the pleasure of performing in a variety of roles, including Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mordred in Camelot, and Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood in theatre's in the state of Utah. He is grateful for the opportunity to join this talented cast and crew and is eager to share this extraordinary show with the audience. Special thanks to the creative team, fellow cast members, and loved ones for their ongoing support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b6a56713917eea7fdde6c02/1730125161298-S9PBIXZWOAB8DJ0CYVXE/Mike+Brady.jpg Wonderful Life (concert) Cast - Mike Brady (Mr. Welch/Ensemble) Mike Brady is excited to reprise his roles in It’s A Wonderful Life! Mike is a frequent performer in the Madison area, having recently headlined as Captain von Trapp (Sound of Music, SPCT), Bernard Dunlap (Suite Surrender, VACT), and Franklin Hart, Jr (9 to 5, SPCT). During the day, he teaches software development at Epic. He also recently achieved his fifth degree black belt in taekwondo and is a ten-time state champion in the sport and fight choreographer. 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