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John Boggs

John Boggs is a pianist, composer and vocalist based currently in Thornton, Colorado. He holds a DMA in Composition from the University of Colorado Bedrock, a G.One thousand. in Composition from the University of Michigan and a B.F.A. from Bard College. Previous pianoforte instructors include German language Diez and MaryAnn Griebling. He taught students of all ages and experience during his undergraduate and graduate studies.

At Bard Higher he studied voice with tenor Rufus Müller. He has sung such roles as 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 direction includes Pippin and Rocky Horror Picture Evidence with the Bard Musical Theater Company. In 2022 he music directed Centerstage Theater Company's production of Godspell, and about recently their 2022 production of Theory of Relativity.

He has had limerick premiers by such groups as the American Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan's Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, DaCapo Chamber Players, Ars Nova Singers, the Columbine Chorale, 303 Children'due south Choir (now Song Coalition), the Bedchamber Music Society of Ohio, and new music ensemble Contemporaneous. He is the co-founder/co-writer as well equally the keyboardist and vocalist for experimental rock band Fifth Veil, and is delving into the world of movie and interactive game scoring.

He also has experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. He provided accompaniment for Tapestry Theater'due south productions of Elf, School House Rocks and Shrek Jr. He was previously employed with Imagine's Core day program, where he instructed grouping music classes using midi over wifi to create the feeling of being in a band and orchestra.

Amy Arpan

Amy Arpan has worked professionally every bit an actress, testify host, variety artist, improviser, fight choreographer, clown, and manager for 22 years.

She is represented past Radical Artists Agency, and you lot may have seen her competing in the 'Dish Network Challenge' and zooming along on an electric scooter in the 'Colorado Lottery' Commercials.

By local credits include Ella Enchanted at the Arvada Center; Mrs. Soames in Our Town at Miners Alley; the Conductor and Engineer in The Polar Express; Madame Volange in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Miners Alley; Characters in Crisis for the Colorado Law 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 Land Credits and Clients
include: Nickelodean, Royal Caribbean,
Disney Cruise Lines, & Cedar Off-white Theme Parks , Shakespeare Carolina, ChickSpeare, The Children's Theatre of Charlotte,.

In addition to Clowning effectually with her Ringling Brother's Circus School preparation, she is also addicted of Juggling, Improv-ing, Performing Magic, Balloon Twisting, Lip Print Reading, Stilt Walking, Mascot work, Puppeteering, Show Hosting, and Character Roaming. She has been the owner and principal performer for Amy Arpan's Illusions And Confusions since its founding in 1998.

Katie Reid

Resident Interim Director

Katie is thrilled to exist returning to her beautiful domicile state of Colorado later on 15 years away performing and instruction professionally in NYC and Chicago. Katie holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The University of Oklahoma. In Chicago, Katie taught and directed in several performing arts programs, directing/music directing over 20 shows with ages K - 12, including multiple airplane pilot productions with MTI and Disney theatricals. She also worked in events and development at American Theater Visitor and equally Production Director for the accolade-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 (Sister Robert Ann), Last Five Years (Cathy), Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Princess and the Pea (Queen u/s), Land of Forgotten Toys (Queen), Full Monty (Pam), Ordinary Days (Claire), Broadway: The Big Band Years (featured vocalist), Sweeney Todd, and The Who's Tommy. She is excited to be a part of the PAA staff!

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Kathryn Dudley

Kathryn Dudley is a dancer, instructor, choreographer, and stage manager based in Denver. She attained her Bachelor of Arts in both Dance and Theatre from Gustavus Adolphus College where she received the Distinguished Dance Pupil Award and graduated with honors. Originally from Minnesota, Kathryn has worked with various theatres effectually the Twin Cities such as Children's Theatre Visitor, SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, and Daytripper'south Dinner Theatre. Some of Kathryn's favorite performances were with ...and Company, of which she is a founding fellow member. Along with the four other founding members, Kathryn choreographed, directed, produced, and performed in 2 shows for the MN Fringe Festival. Her work has also been featured in shows by Minneapolis Ballet Dancers, Zenon'south Zone Program, Sarah Hauss, and COHORTS. Kathryn is a company 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 after college she was a proud member of Actors Equity and worked throughout the Greater Los Angeles expanse as an disinterestedness production stage manager and scenic artist for several prominent theater companies. Since moving to Colorado, Jennifer has been at D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. Loftier School equally their theater programme'due south director and costume designer. She and her husband Adam, enjoy creating stories and having wild adventures with their daughter Juniper and 2 dogs.

Jennifer Maggi

Jennifer Maggi grew upward dancing in Orangish County, California at the Pacific School of Ballet from the age of 5 to eighteen. 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 toe from California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in Ballet and Modern. While completing her degree, Jennifer performed and choreographed for numerous professional person trip the light fantastic shows and showcases as well every bit participated in the Limon Trip the light fantastic Intensive nether Collin Connor. Later graduating, Jennifer returned to Cal State Fullerton to choreograph the BFA Musical Theatre master phase productions of Andrew Lippa'south Wild Party, and Cry Infant. 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 2022 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 be dorsum at PAA! As a onetime alumni, Jana is excited to be continuing with PAA equally a staff of the outreach program. Since her last prove in 2013 Jana has gone on to practice community theatre at the Pace Centre and Wesley Players Theatre Company, starring in shows such as Singin' In The Rain,Mary Poppins, The Music Homo and many more!

McKensey Struzik

McKensey graduated from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts with a BA in Acting and a Minor in Musical Theatre in 2016.  Since, she has taught children's theatre at various studios in Virginia likewise as in Colorado.  She has taught dance, individual vox and group interim classes as well as choreographed, music directed many productions.  She has tap danced for 17 years and had the opportunity to written report under tap dancers such as Savion Glover, Chloe Arnold, Maude Arnold, and Jason Janas.  She is thrilled to teach tap with PAA this year and can't wait to get 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 honey of trip the light fantastic toe with children. Aria has a BFA in Dance with an emphasis in educational activity from the University of Montana and spent i season dancing with Off Center Dance Company in Boise before relocating to Colorado.  Aria currently teaches at studios across the Denver Metro area as well equally working as a choreographer for D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High Schoolhouse. When she is not 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 Ruby-red Creek School District, and 30^th year of teaching.  His choirs accept 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 improver, Darin directed the 120-man Sound of the Rockies barbershop chorus to 7 medalist performances in international competition in the Barbershop Harmony Society, reaching as high as iii^rd identify.  Darin has traveled all over the earth coaching men's and women'southward acapella quartets and choruses.  He also sings in Storm Forepart, the 2010 International Champion barbershop quartet.  He has been named Teacher of the Year in two unlike schools over his career, as well every bit a District Instructor of the Year.  He took over directing responsibilities for the Velvet Hills Bear witness Chorus in Colorado Springs for the past three years.

Rachel Snyder

Rachel Marie Snyder is so excited to be returning to PAA! She has been teaching musical theatre and dance for over eight years at studios in New York City and across the country. She shares her passion for creativity and self-expression in the classroom and on the stage. Rachel has performed internationally as a vocalist with Aida Cruise Lines and regionally in roles such equally Sherrie inStone 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 young artists.

Andrew McGlothen

Andrew McGlothen is thrilled to be back for his 2nd summer with PAA. Originally from Texas, Andrew has been fabricator, scenic painter, director and role player for over a decade. He'south had the privilege to work for companies like the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Denver Comic Con, Visionbox Studio and many others. If yous need something designed or created, he'south your guy. When non working in theatre Andrew is a Graphic Designer and coffee snob. He'd like to thank his married man and dogs for the support and PAA for the opportunity!"

Steph Holmbo

Steph Holmbo is an actress, dancer, singer, poet, creatoe. Steph received her BFA from New York Academy'south Atlantic Theatre Company and worked off-broadway with the dance visitor Mitra Trip the light fantastic toe Collective for 3 years. Since moving to Denver she has performed at several theaters including Arvada Middle for the Arts and Humanities, Miners Alley Playhouse, Town Hall Arts Eye, and originated roles in two world premiere musicals with Mitch Samu. In 2020, Steph wrote and performed in her one-woman showand once more, creating a story around how nosotros listen in a world where everyone is talking. Steph is passionate near storytelling, justice, and finding promise in especially hard situations. www.stephholmbo.com

Melanie Ware

Melanie has been with PAA as their Properties Chief for six 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 Human being Charlie Brown!, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family.

Stephanie Hesse

Stephanie is thrilled to join PAA, and is very proud of this grouping of talented kids!  With a BA in both Theatre and Dance from Colorado Mesa University,  Stephanie has performed with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Avatar Motion Trip the light fantastic toe Company, and in several musicals in the Denver expanse including 9 to 5, 42nd Street, Crazy For You lot, and Due west Side Story. Choreography credits include: A Admirer's Guide To Beloved And Murder, Hello Dolly!, She Loves Me, 13: The Musical, and Disney'southward Mary Poppins Jr.

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