Puppet Activities

PUPPET PLAYGROUND
Andrea Dotto
- Original Broadway Cast of Bandstand
- Nominated for Best Female Dancer in a Broadway Show
- Dotto performed on the 71st Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall
We’ll be back soon!

PUPPET PLAYGROUND
Brendan Malafronte
- Toured internationally with John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean!
- Professor of puppetry at PACE School of Performing Arts.
- Actor and puppeteer onboard the Disney Magic.
We’ll be back soon!

PUPPET PLAYGROUND
Leah Marie Hofmann
- Performed on Broadway in War Horse, Big Fish, and Something Rotten!
- Featured in a clue on an episode of Jeopardy, highlighting her work as a puppeteer in War Horse.
- Creates original Etch A Sketch Artwork for magazines, museums, and various promotional platforms.

PUPPET PLAYGROUND
Nadia Vynnytsky
- “Campbell” in Bring It On Broadway National Tour
- “Serena” in Legally Blonde National Tour
- Other National Tours: SHREK, Catch Me If You Can, “Katherine” in Newsies at Pioneer Theatre Company
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PUPPET PLAYGROUND
Vince Broelmann
- Attended Puppeteer training workshops with Sesame Workshop, the organization that produces Sesame Street around the globe
- Former Cast member at Walt Disney World
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications from Ball State University and studied Puppet Arts at University of Connecticut
Educational Game Shows

Trivia Games
Casey Shane
- Host of MasterChef Junior Live!
- Hosted for the Got Talent Brand, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and more
- Worked with kids for over 15 years as a caretaker and coach

Trivia Games
Gabe Brown
- Upcoming* Lead in Broadway production of Blue at the Apollo Theater
- LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award winner
- Over 9 years of experience as a private sitter and tutor in NYC and Los Angeles
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Trivia Games
Harrison Bryan
- Helen Hayes Award Nominated Actor (Christopher Boone in “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”)
- Experience in Youth Performing Arts Programs (Clowning / Puppetry /Playwriting / Theatre Arts)
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Trivia Games
Jeremy Hallam
- 3 time Gold Medalist for Australia at the 2013 World Dwarf Games
- Worked as a performer in various roles at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka, Japan from 2011-2019. Roles included debuting two brand new, never before seen characters for their “Sesame Street” and “One Piece” live theatre shows.
- Co-hosted the annual QuizzaMe tournament in Australia in front of thousands of guests
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Trivia Games
Lizzie Kehoe
- BFA in Drama and English Literature from NYU Tisch
- Conversant in French
- Upcoming: Regan in King Lear at Tampa Rep
Adventure Games

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
David Couter
- A playwright whose work has been performed in five countries.
- Ryder in PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure US/Canada Tour.
- BFA in Theatre from the University of Memphis.

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
Emily McCready
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minors in Music and Spanish
- Fluent in Spanish (some ASL)
- Experience working with children and adults with a broad range of abilities and medical diagnoses

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
Lizzie Kehoe
- BFA in Drama and English Literature from NYU Tisch
- Conversant in French
- Upcoming: Regan in King Lear at Tampa Rep

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
Gracie Lee Brown
- MFA in acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.
- Performs her one-woman cabaret show “Say Goodnight, Gracie” all over NYC including Don’t Tell Mama, The Bitter End, and The Duplex.
- Fluent in Spanish (and Whale!)

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
Brandon Zelman
- Improviser at UCB Theatre
- Performer/Director at Story Pirates
- BA in Theatre at Fordham University
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BREAKOUT ADVENTURES
Shanda Brown
- Acting Conservatory participant at the Barrow Group
- Former Lead Kindergarten Teacher
- Certifications: General Education, Special Education, and TEFL
Dance Activities

DANCE
Isabela Barry
- Currently working to complete a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Dance Concentration
- Choreographed multiple musicals for High School theatre
- Has experience writing and producing music in both pop and theatre styles

DANCE
Mallory King
- Toured with Annie the Musical and Legally Blonde
- Recently performed at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
- Has a BFA in Music Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University
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DANCE
Melissa Perry
- Holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Dance
- Performed professionally in regional theatres throughout the northeast
- Has extensive teaching experience of preschool/elementary school-age children in the performing arts

DANCE
Taylor Tarantino
- Dancer for the Los Angeles Clippers.
- 18+ years of training in hip-hop, jazz, tap, etc.
- 5+ years experience as a children’s dance instructor.
- Dance training from San Diego State University and a BA in Communication.
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DANCE
Amanda O’Keefe
- Thing 2 on National Children’s Tour of “The Cat in the Hat”
- Certifications: Musical Theatre and Dance
- Child Care provider for over 10 years

DANCE
Elizabeth Cowperthwaite
- Dancer in J Chen Project Dance Company
- BFA Dance and BA Psychology
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Music Activities

MUSIC
Isabela Barry
- Currently working to complete a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Dance Concentration
- Choreographed multiple musicals for High School theatre
- Has experience writing and producing music in both pop and theatre styles

MUSIC
Emily McCready
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minors in Music and Spanish
- Fluent in Spanish (some ASL)
- Experience working with children and adults with a broad range of abilities and medical diagnoses

MUSIC
Bailey Hovermale
- Advanced pianist (16+ years), as well as singer and percussionist
- Taught a virtual acting workshop for middle schoolers and music directed children’s workshop productions in Hagerstown, Maryland
- B.A. in Musical Theatre, Minor in Music (SUNY Cortland, Summa Cum Laude)

MUSIC
Lana Gallo
- Nemo and Squirt in Disney’s “Finding Nemo the Musical”
- Bachelor of Arts in Music History & Theatre
- Sensory-friendly performance trained
BE BACK SOON!

MUSIC
Rebecca Soelberg
- Private Vocal instructor for over 4 years
- Bachelors of Music, emphasis in Vocal Performance
- Favorite roles: Wardrobe (Beauty and the Beast), Narrator (Joseph…Dreamcoat), and Sister Mary Robert (Sister Act)

MUSIC
Levin Valayil
- ‘Mowgli’ in US/Canadian tour of “Jungle Book”
- Specializes in working with children of all ability levels
- Certifications in Music Therapy
Art Activities

ART STUDIO
Kaileah Hankerson
- Specializes in Children’s Theatre.
- Miss Elaina in National Tour of Daniel Tigers Neighborhood Live.
- Poppy’s Party Pal at Feld Entertainment’s Trolls the Experience.
- Rafiki in Lion King Jr

ART STUDIO
Emily McCready
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minors in Music and Spanish
- Fluent in Spanish (some ASL)
- Experience working with children and adults with a broad range of abilities and medical diagnoses

ART STUDIO
Samantha Eyler Jemmott
- Artistic Director of Opia Arts
- BA in Musical Theatre with minors in Graphic Design and Dance
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ART STUDIO
Whitney Wegman-Wood
- MFA Acting from the University of Virginia
- 10+ years of experience teaching
- San Diego Film Award Recipient

ART STUDIO
Levin Valayil
- ‘Mowgli’ in US/Canadian tour of “Jungle Book”
- Specializes in working with children of all ability levels
- Certifications in Music Therapy

ART STUDIO
Lizzie Kehoe
- BFA in Drama and English Literature from NYU Tisch
- Conversant in French
- Upcoming: Regan in King Lear at Tampa Rep
Specialty Activities

SPECIALTY STUDIOS
Evan Presto
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MAGICIAN & BALLOON ARTIST
- Award-winning magician/mentalist & balloon artisan
- Frequently hired as a magic consultant; choreographing magic routines for Regional and off-Broadway productions
- Evan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University

SPECIALTY STUDIOS
David Cain
JUGGLER/ MAGICIAN/ COMEDIAN
- World Champion Juggler
- Multiple Guinness World Record Holder
- Author of 18 books about Juggling or Magic
- Performer of over 15,000 professional shows
- Composer for five Broadway-style musicals
- B.A. in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati

SPECIALTY STUDIOS
Erin Mellini
SNAKES-N-SCALES
- Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Behavior & Biology from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ
- Aquarist and Educator for North Carolina Aquarium in Fort Fisher
- Currently Owner & Instructor of Snakes & Scales, LLC Animal Rescue in NJ
- 12 years teaching & entertaining experience from ages 1-100!