Accomplished Theatre Educator and Director with over 38 years of experience in leading and inspiring students through diverse theatrical productions. Renowned for directing a wide range of performances, including 46 musicals, 34 Shakespearean festivals, numerous plays and one-act productions at both high school and junior high levels and countless community productions. Proven expertise in conceptualizing and executing creative set designs, costumes, and rehearsal schedules. Adept at coaching actors and crafting engaging theatre and scriptwriting. Recognized for excellence with awards such as UACTT’s Theatre Teacher of the Year and multiple Best Director accolades. Committed to fostering a vibrant theatre environment that nurtures talent and creativity.

A talented songwriter, musician, performer and arranger, Dean Kaelin is a Level 5 Certified Speech Level Singing Teacher. He has been the voice coach for Star Search Winners, American Idol finalists, and his students have performed on Broadway, signed major record deals and have performed at every major Theme Park in the U.S. Dean currently teaches private voice and operates a recording studio. He has taught and given Vocal Seminars throughout the world. He began his professional career at the age of 9 and has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Africa. He has recorded 7 CDs of his own, and produced many for others. As well as his pop and jazz career, he has also performed lead roles in several musicals. 

Dedicated producer, production coordinator, and production manager, Lisa brings nearly 18 years of experience in community theatre. Her deep passion for the transformative power of community theatre drives her commitment to fostering engagement, connection, and emotional uplift within local communities. Lisa has successfully led and coordinated over 45 live productions utilizing casts of 20-220 artists, contributing to hundreds of performances that showcase artistic excellence and cultural enrichment. Lisa believes in the profound impact community theatre can have, both as a platform for personal growth and as a means of uniting people, and she has spent almost two decades working to promote access to the arts.