Colorado Arts Education Foundation Colorado Arts Education Foundation Summer Intensive

John Boggs

John Boggs is a pianist, composer and vocaliser based currently in Thornton, Colorado. He holds a DMA in Composition from the Academy of Colorado Boulder, a M.Chiliad. in Limerick from the University of Michigan and a B.F.A. from Bard College. Previous pianoforte instructors include German Diez and MaryAnn Griebling. He taught students of all ages and experience during his undergraduate and graduate studies.

At Bard College he studied voice with tenor Rufus Müller. He has sung such roles every bit Jamie in The Last Five Years, The Lecturer in Reefer Madness, and El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He teaches repertoire in the genres of musical theater, art song, pop and opera. He currently is a Choral Pro for both the Ars Nova singers and the St. John'southward Episcopal Compline Choir. In 2016, John co-founded Renaissance and Contemporary a cappella group, Solis, to promote new works from local and national composers.

His music management includes Pippin and Rocky Horror Moving-picture show Show with the Bard Musical Theater Company. In 2017 he music directed Centerstage Theater Company'southward production of Godspell, and virtually recently their 2021 production of Theory of Relativity.

He has had composition premiers past such groups every bit the American Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan'southward Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, DaCapo Bedchamber Players, Ars Nova Singers, the Columbine Chorale, 303 Children'due south Choir (now Vocal Coalition), the Chamber Music Guild of Ohio, and new music ensemble Contemporaneous. He is the co-founder/co-writer as well as the keyboardist and vocaliser for experimental rock band Fifth Veil, and is delving into the world of flick and interactive game scoring.

He as well has experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. He provided accessory for Tapestry Theater's productions of Elf, School Business firm Rocks and Shrek Jr. He was previously employed with Imagine's CORE day plan, where he instructed group music classes using midi over wifi to create the feeling of existence in a band and orchestra.

Amy Arpan

Amy Arpan has worked professionally equally an extra, show host, variety artist, improviser, fight choreographer, clown, and managing director for 22 years.

She is represented by Radical Artists Agency, and you lot may accept seen her competing in the 'Dish Network Claiming' and zooming along on an electrical scooter in the 'Colorado Lottery' Commercials.

Past local credits include Ella Enchanted at the Arvada Centre; Mrs. Soames in Our Town at Miners Aisle; the Conductor and Engineer in The Polar Limited; Madame Volange in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Miners Alley; Characters in Crisis for the Colorado Police Departments; and directing Fright Fest and the Summer Illusion Shows at Elitch Gardens. She is also a local weekly Trivia and Bingo Host.

Favorite out of Country Credits and Clients
include: Nickelodean, Imperial Caribbean,
Disney Prowl Lines, & Cedar Fair Theme Parks , Shakespeare Carolina, ChickSpeare, The Children's Theatre of Charlotte,.

In addition to Clowning effectually with her Ringling Brother's Circus Schoolhouse training, she is likewise fond of Juggling, Improv-ing, Performing Magic, Balloon Twisting, Lip Print Reading, Stilt Walking, Mascot work, Puppeteering, Testify Hosting, and Grapheme Roaming. She has been the owner and primary performer for Amy Arpan'due south Illusions And Confusions since its founding in 1998.

Katie Reid

Resident Interim Director

Katie is thrilled to be returning to her beautiful home state of Colorado later 15 years away performing and instruction professionally in NYC and Chicago. Katie holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The Academy of Oklahoma. In Chicago, Katie taught and directed in several performing arts programs, directing/music directing over 20 shows with ages 1000 - 12, including multiple pilot productions with MTI and Disney theatricals. She also worked in events and development at American Theater Company and as Product Director for the laurels-winning program, BRAVO Performing Arts, in Oak Park. Theater credits include the National Tours of South Pacific (Nellie Forbush), 'S Wonderful (Jane), and Annie (Ronnie Boylan). Regional theater: Nunsense (Sis Robert Ann), Terminal 5 Years (Cathy), Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Princess and the Pea (Queen u/southward), Land of Forgotten Toys (Queen), Full Monty (Pam), Ordinary Days (Claire), Broadway: The Big Band Years (featured vocaliser), Sweeney Todd, and The Who's Tommy. She is excited to be a part of the PAA staff!

interim@paacolorado.org

Kathryn Dudley

Kathryn Dudley is a dancer, instructor, choreographer, and stage manager based in Denver. She attained her Available of Arts in both Dance and Theatre from Gustavus Adolphus Higher where she received the Distinguished Dance Student Award and graduated with honors. Originally from Minnesota, Kathryn has worked with various theatres effectually the Twin Cities such as Children's Theatre Company, SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, and Daytripper's Dinner Theatre. Some of Kathryn's favorite performances were with ...and Company, of which she is a founding fellow member. Forth with the 4 other founding members, Kathryn choreographed, directed, produced, and performed in 2 shows for the MN Fringe Festival. Her piece of work has also been featured in shows by Minneapolis Ballet Dancers, Zenon'southward Zone Programme, Sarah Hauss, and COHORTS. Kathryn is a visitor member, resident choreographer, and product manager for 21/40 Productions where she enjoys exploring every facet of the performing arts. Every bit an educator, Kathryn is passionate about sharing dance with people from all walks of life and lives by Alvin Ailey's famous words: "Dance is for Everybody".

Jennifer Lillibridge

Jennifer Lillibridge came to Colorado from Los Angeles where she earned her BA in Theater Arts and Directing at Occidental College. For several years afterwards college she was a proud fellow member of Actors Equity and worked throughout the Greater Los Angeles area as an equity production phase manager and scenic artist for several prominent theater companies. Since moving to Colorado, Jennifer has been at D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. Loftier Schoolhouse equally their theater plan'south manager and costume designer. She and her husband Adam, enjoy creating stories and having wild adventures with their daughter Juniper and two dogs.

Jennifer Maggi

Jennifer Maggi grew upward dancing in Orange County, California at the Pacific School of Ballet from the age of v to xviii. Throughout her years there, she trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Tap. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Trip the light fantastic from California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in Ballet and Modern. While completing her degree, Jennifer performed and choreographed for numerous professional dance shows and showcases equally well as participated in the Limon Dance Intensive nether Collin Connor. Afterwards graduating, Jennifer returned to Cal State Fullerton to choreograph the BFA Musical Theatre main stage productions of Andrew Lippa'south Wild Party, and Weep Baby. In 2014, Jennifer was cast as a performer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California where she danced and portrayed famous Disney characters in the Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night Parade, The Frightfully Fun Parade, and The Christmas Fantasy Parade. She moved to Denver in May 2019 and is so excited to join the team at PAA and share her passion for dance with her students.

Jana Wesson

Jana Wesson is thrilled to exist back at PAA! Equally a former alumni, Jana is excited to be continuing with PAA every bit a staff of the outreach program. Since her terminal show in 2013 Jana has gone on to do customs theatre at the Pace Center and Wesley Players Theatre Company, starring in shows such as Singin' In The Rain,Mary Poppins, The Music Man and many more!

McKensey Struzik

McKensey graduated from Point Park Academy's Conservatory of Performing Arts with a BA in Interim and a Pocket-size in Musical Theatre in 2016.  Since, she has taught children's theatre at various studios in Virginia too as in Colorado.  She has taught trip the light fantastic toe, private voice and grouping acting classes too as choreographed, music directed many productions.  She has tap danced for 17 years and had the opportunity to study under tap dancers such equally Savion Glover, Chloe Arnold, Maude Arnold, and Jason Janas.  She is thrilled to teach tap with PAA this year and tin't look to become started.

Aria Faddis

Aria Faddis grew up in Boise, Idaho, and moved to Colorado in 2017. She began dancing at age twelve and has since discovered how much she loves to share her love of trip the light fantastic with children. Aria has a BFA in Dance with an emphasis in instruction from the University of Montana and spent one flavour dancing with Off Center Trip the light fantastic Company in Boise before relocating to Colorado.  Aria currently teaches at studios across the Denver Metro surface area every bit well as working as a choreographer for D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School. When she is non dancing, Aria is visiting as many National Parks as possible and enjoying exploring all Colorado has to offer.

Darin Drown

Darin Drown is in his 18th year teaching choir at Grandview High school in Aurora, CO in the Cherry Creek School Commune, and xxx^th year of educational activity.  His choirs take consistently received the highest ratings at festivals around the United States and have been featured performers at the Colorado Music Educator's convention several times.  In addition, Darin directed the 120-man Audio of the Rockies barbershop chorus to 7 medalist performances in international competition in the Barbershop Harmony Society, reaching as loftier every bit iii^rd identify.  Darin has traveled all over the world coaching men'southward and women'south acapella quartets and choruses.  He too sings in Storm Front, the 2010 International Champion barbershop quartet.  He has been named Teacher of the Year in 2 different schools over his career, as well as a District Teacher of the Year.  He took over directing responsibilities for the Velvet Hills Show Chorus in Colorado Springs for the past three years.

Rachel Snyder

Rachel Marie Snyder is and then excited to be returning to PAA! She has been teaching musical theatre and trip the light fantastic toe for over viii years at studios in New York Urban center and across the country. She shares her passion for inventiveness and self-expression in the classroom and on the stage. Rachel has performed internationally as a vocaliser with Aida Cruise Lines and regionally in roles such as Sherrie inRock of Ages and Maggie in42nd St. She continues her lifelong training in dance, acting, and theatre in New York, and loves to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of immature artists.

Andrew McGlothen

Andrew McGlothen is thrilled to exist back for his second summer with PAA. Originally from Texas, Andrew has been fabricator, scenic painter, manager and thespian for over a decade. He's had the privilege to piece of work for companies like the Arvada Middle for Arts and Humanities, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Denver Comic Con, Visionbox Studio and many others. If y'all need something designed or created, he's your guy. When non working in theatre Andrew is a Graphic Designer and java snob. He'd like to thank his husband and dogs for the support and PAA for the opportunity!"

Steph Holmbo

Steph Holmbo is an actress, dancer, vocalizer, poet, creatoe. Steph received her BFA from New York University's Atlantic Theatre Company and worked off-broadway with the dance company Mitra Dance Collective for 3 years. Since moving to Denver she has performed at several theaters including Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Miners Alley Playhouse, Boondocks Hall Arts Heart, and originated roles in two globe premiere musicals with Mitch Samu. In 2020, Steph wrote and performed in her i-woman showand again, creating a story around how nosotros listen in a world where anybody is talking. Steph is passionate about storytelling, justice, and finding hope in especially difficult situations. world wide web.stephholmbo.com

Melanie Ware

Melanie has been with PAA equally their Properties Chief for half-dozen years and teaching classes for five. Melanie received her BA in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in May of 2016. Between Acting, Directing and Properties Design she has roughly 12 years of theatrical experience. Favorite PAA design credits include: You're a Good Man Charlie Dark-brown!, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family unit.

Stephanie Hesse

Stephanie is thrilled to join PAA, and is very proud of this group of talented kids!  With a BA in both Theatre and Trip the light fantastic from Colorado Mesa University,  Stephanie has performed with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Avatar Move Dance Company, and in several musicals in the Denver area including 9 to 5, 42nd Street, Crazy For Yous, and West Side Story. Choreography credits include: A Gentleman'south Guide To Dearest And Murder, Hi Dolly!, She Loves Me, 13: The Musical, and Disney's Mary Poppins Jr.

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