Wolf PAC Leadership

Betsy Wolf Regn

Artistic Director
she/her

Betsy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College with a B.A. in English Education and has since received her Master's in Education. When Wolf PAC began in 2005, Betsy joined the newly founded organization as a Teaching Artist, Choreographer and Camp Director while also teaching English and Drama full-time in Abington School District. After teaching for 11 years, she retired from public school education to join Wolf PAC as a full-time staff member in 2011. Betsy is now our Artistic Director, overseeing our programming and working closely with our stellar full-time staff. Her love of education and passion for theater are beautifully entwined in her role as Artistic Director, a position she is so honored to fill. She lives in Havertown with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle.

Betsy is a co-leader of Wolf PAC with Sarah! She oversees all artistic programming at Wolf PAC, keeping a cohesive educational standard and vision within performances, classes, workshops, camp, and more.

Betsy’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is watching the students grow into their full potential under the love, support, and talent of its remarkable staff.

betsy@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Sarah Wittwer

Managing Director
she/her

Sarah attended Franklin and Marshall College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude with her BA in Theatre. After graduation, Sarah worked as a professional actor and stage manager as well as began her tenure as a staff member at Wolf PAC, focusing on education and business operations while simultaneously receiving her certificate in nonprofit leadership from LaSalle University in 2018. Sarah is a strong advocate for the arts and culture as an agent for change in our community and believes that theatre has the power to help build confidence in young performers and aid them in countless aspects of their lives. Sarah began as one of Wolf PAC’s inaugural students in 2005 and is now proud to be a co-leader of Wolf PAC as part of an amazing team that betters young lives through the incredible power of theatre. Sarah lives locally with her husband and infant son.

Sarah is a co-leader of Wolf PAC with Betsy! She oversees all business, financial, and operational aspects of Wolf PAC, ensuring that Wolf PAC runs smoothly everyday.

Sarah’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is being part of an incredible, passionate, collaborative team that finds its purpose in helping children and teens find their confidence through theatre.

sarah@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Jamie Amen

Marketing Director
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Jamie has worked as a Graphic Designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Director for over 25 years in the Philadelphia area. She has been a part of the Wolf PAC family since 2009. Before joining this amazing team full-time, she worked closely with Wolf PAC staff as a freelance graphic designer creating many marketing materials. Jamie's adult daughters have participated in Wolf PAC classes, lessons, performances, and camp throughout the years. They are still in touch with the many friends they made here! As Marketing Director (and designer of this website), Jamie is thrilled to be surrounded by the energy and passion of such talented and creative theatre professionals and colleagues, loving and nurturing families, and the most wonderful stars, our students, who light up our Wolf PAC home each time they walk through our doors. Stay in-the-know and follow us on all of our social media!

As Marketing Director, Jamie is the creative behind all marketing materials, our website, social media, and beyond! She plans and implements strategies to ensure that Wolf PAC’s brand, mission and programming reaches as many people as possible.

Jamie’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is the people - the families, students, community, and smart, creative, and talented staff!

jamie.amen@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Laura Barron

Programs Director
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Laura graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seton Hill University with a BA in Music Theatre. After graduation, Laura spent time in NYC at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting, moved to Philly for a short stint, and then spent four years touring the country and overseas with Missoula Children’s Theatre. Villanova University, where she graduated with an MA in Theatre, brought her back to the Philadelphia area. Laura also loves to sew and perform, but finds the most joy in bringing theatre education to students of all ages and is thrilled to be part of the full-time staff at Wolf PAC.

As Programs Director, Laura creates and oversees all classes Wolf PAC hosts in our building. She designs curriculum and creates classes to excite and educate, while also overseeing and organizing private lessons, ensuring quality programming!

Laura’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is seeing the growth of students over the years; from students in Private Lessons who were a little too nervous to perform then shine in recitals down the line, to students I've known from the time they were in kindergarten classes who end up continuing at Wolf PAC through high school years.

laura@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Amy Brower

Artist in Residence Manager
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Amy is so excited to be part of the Wolf PAC family! She has been teaching at Wolf PAC as a Vocal Director, Music Director and teacher since 2008. Amy earned a BA in Music at Franklin and Marshall College, and certification in Music Education from West Chester University. She performed regionally and nationally with the Prather Family of Theaters and Rainbow Dinner Theatre, and taught piano and voice lessons with the Meridee Winters School of Music. Amy is thrilled to make outstanding theater with these wonderful young people!

As the Artist in Residence Manager, Amy organizes all Wolf PAC classes that occur at off-site schools. She helps create curriculum, contact schools, and create fun, educational Wolf PAC programs that can be taken on-the-go!

Amy’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is the transition of the performance material from being information they're being taught to something that they own and use to express themselves!

amy@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Will Connell

Camp & Special Projects Director
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Will graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Theatre Arts after four years of performing and interning at many of the theaters in the Philadelphia area. Since then, he has performed extensively throughout the area at theaters such as the Walnut Street Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, and more. He also appears with the Summer Club, a seventeen piece big band specializing in the classics of Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack. Here at Wolf PAC, he has done several stints in the director's chair, including The Lion King, Charlotte's Web, and Much Ado About Nothing: TV or Not TV. Will is honored to have found such a fantastic community with whom to share such wonderful theatrical adventures!

As Camp & Special Projects Director, Will runs an exciting ten-week summer camp program from creation to execution. In addition to running camp all the way from show selection to greeting campers, Will also oversees one-time workshops and educational events, creating exciting opportunities to explore specific aspects of theatre throughout the year.

Will’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is the thrill of witnessing our community change and grow together, performers and teaching artists alike!

will.connell@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Janine Merolla

Associate Artistic Director
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Janine graduated with her masters in Theatre Education from Emerson College in Boston, MA. Before coming to Wolf PAC, Janine was a Philadelphia-based teaching artist with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Theatre Horizon, Walnut St Theatre, and First Person Arts. As Education Director with Wolf PAC, she held fast to the notion that theatre education should be at the forefront of everything Wolf PAC creates. Now, in her role of Associate Artistic Director, she will continue to develop the artistic programming for the multitude of talented young people in the Wolf PAC community!

As the Associate Artistic Director, Janine visions the Wolf PAC main stage performance season: picking the shows, organizing staff, and overseeing over a dozen shows every year. She creates fun and educational performance opportunities for Wolf PAC students from 1st grade through 12th grade!

Janine’s favorite part of working at Wolf PAC is the opportunity to watch the children grow, as actors and as people, year after year.

janine@wolfperformingartscenter.org

Wolf PAC Management

  • Courtney Boches

    Costume Shop Manager
    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Courtney graduated with an M.A. in Theatre from Villanova University and a B.S. in Television-Radio and Screenwriting from Ithaca College. As a costume designer, she has worked with Azuka Theatre, Simpatico Theatre Project, Act II Playhouse, Villanova Theatre, New York Musical Festival, Firebird Theatre, and many college and high school programs. She also had an internship with Tony-winner William Ivey Long in NYC and works as an assistant designer in Philadelphia. As a teaching artist, she works with students ages seven through college and has directed over 25 musicals and plays with this age group. Onstage, favorite credits include Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley), Gypsy (Mazeppa), The Children's Hour (Karen), The Music Man (Ethel Toffelmier), and Dorian Gray (Amelia Vane, Off-Broadway, New York Musical Festival).

    courtney.boches@wolfperformingartscenter.org

  • Damien Figueras

    Production Manager
    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Damien is a Cuban-American composer, music director, and sound designer based in Philadelphia. He is a two-time Barrymore Award nominee (for his work on Moth at Azuka Theatre and for Antihero at Tribe of Fools). He made his Off-Broadway design debut in 2018 with the play Party Face produced at NY City Center. Other credits include companies such as Walnut Street Theatre, Lantern Theatre Company, 11th Hour Theatre Company, Resident Theatre Company, Curio Theatre, and more. He is a Founding Resident Member of Apartment 20 Theatre and is a proud member of the Theatrical Sound Designer and Composer Association (TSDCA). DFigueras.com

    damien.figueras@wolfperformingartscenter.org

  • Mallory Rieger

    Operations Assistant
    Assistant Camp Director
    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Mallory is a director, choreographer and teaching artist originally from Orlando, FL. She was fortunate enough to have grown up being trained by various Broadway and film performers/choreographers including Elenore Scott, Chris Cell, Michelle Bruckner, Nic Thompson and Kentrell Newton. Mallory graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan where she studied Theatre with an emphasis on Dance. Mallory has worked with various dance companies which have allowed her to perform at World of Dance, in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on the Carnival Cruise Line, in independent films, and in concerts and music videos. She enjoyed her time performing, but finds most joy in creating, choreographing and directing. Mallory has had the honor of receiving awards for her choreography and direction from the Junior Theatre Festival, Hall of Fame Dance Challenge, The National Performing Arts Festival and more. Mallory takes great pride in every opportunity she has to collaborate with her colleagues and share the joy of theatre with the incredible students here at Wolf PAC.

    mallory.rieger@wolfperformingartscenter.org

2023-2024 Season Teaching Artists
and Designers

  • Chloe Braden

    Scenic Carpenter
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    Chloe is a Philadelphia based multidisciplinary theater artist, specializing in scenic carpentry and stage management. They recently graduated from Arcadia University with a BA in Theatre Arts, where they held the position of Advanced Theater Manager for two years. More recently, they produced Collective Rage by Jen Silverman for the 2023 Philly Fringe Fest. Chloe is thrilled to be joining the Wolf PAC team and hopes to foster the students' love of theater.

  • Jael Brown

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Jael is an actor, writer, and teaching artist born and raised in Philadelphia. Jael garnered an immediate and passionate love for theatre and performance which prompted her to pursue acting professionally and at a scholarly level. She trained at the University of the Arts, Ithaca College, and is now pursing her BFA in Acting (for the Screen & Stage) from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Jael's heart beats for acting, which she believes can change and heal the world. Her love for theatre and performance led her to work with children and she is ecstatic to help create beautiful performances and hopes to inspire the children that she works with to discover the spark of creativity, drive, and talent within themselves.

  • Madeline Burk

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Madeline is an actress, director, singer, musician, and writer. She earned her BA in Theatre with concentrations in acting and directing from Muhlenberg College, and she has studied acting at the David Geffen School of Drama and physical theatre at Accademia Dell'Arte in Italy. She created and produced Patchwork Theatre Festival at Muhlenberg, for which she directed a production of The Little Prince, assistant directed several shows with On Stage & Off, and recently debuted her solo show, Lady, at the Scranton Fringe Festival. In her acting career, she has played such roles as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Beth in Little Women, Polly in Threepenny Opera, and Phoebe in Gentleman's Guide. She has a strong background in music theory and a variety of vocal styles, and she plays several instruments. She cares about creating open and brave spaces for students to grow, and she has a strong love of storytelling and its power to change lives, minds, and hearts.

  • Amanda Carano

    Costume Designer
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    Amanda is a recent graduate from University of the Arts and a Philadelphia based costume designer. She has her BFA in theater design and technology and has experience working as a stitcher, designer, assistant designer as well as wardrobe and makeup design. She has a background in fine art and loves to incorporate her love for visual art in her designs She is currently working around the Philadelphia area and she is so excited to be joining the WolfPAC team!

  • Dorothy Cardella

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Dorothy is a singer/actor who has performed extensively in Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre throughout the United States and abroad. Some of the companies she has performed with include Opera Delaware, Sarasota Opera, Lake George Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Rome Festival Opera, Concert Operetta, Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, Bristol Riverside Theatre and Media Theatre. Dorothy, an AGMA Union member, also performs with The Philadelphia Symphonic Choir and the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as the Philadelphia Chorale. She performs regularly in concert venues, and has made solo debuts at Carnegie Hall, and with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann Music Center. In addition to teaching voice and piano, Dorothy has directed and choreographed numerous productions, and is Co-Founder of Touch of Classics Vocal Entertainment (touchofclassics.com). She is delighted to be part of the creative team at Wolf Performing Arts Center!

  • Amy Chen

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Amy is a Philadelphia based theatre artist and teaching artist. She is a graduate of The University of the Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has worked as a teaching artist in various camp and class settings with all ages in many theatre disciplines. Amy has performed professionally at regional theatres like Bristol Riverside Theatre and The Media Theatre; and at the collegiate level on the University of the Arts mainstage. Along with performing, Amy also has experience as a playwright, producer, director, and choreographer. Her previous teaching experience includes Wolf PAC Summer Camp, University of the Arts Musical Theatre Pre-College Program, South Brunswick Theatre Camps, and teaching private voice lessons. Her goal as an educator is to help each student become the best version of their own artist. There are no boxes or "types" for Amy, only individualized and specific training for each student. She is thrilled to continue working with Wolf PAC!

  • Erin Coffman

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Erin graduated from Villanova University with her MA in theatre and is a recipient of the Thomas and Tracey Gravina Scholarship. She earned her B.A. from Washington College in 2017, graduating with departmental honors, and received thesis honors for her direction of The Glass Menagerie. She is a recipient of Washington College’s Stewart Theatre Award and two Mary Martin Grants. Erin is an alumna of the American Theatre Wing’s SpringboardNYC Class of 2017, learning from the likes of David Henry Hwang, Katherine Burton, Lucy Liu, and others, and served as a seat filler for the 2017 and 2019 Tony Awards. She loves spending time at her childhood home on a barrier island near Atlantic City and as well as painting, learning new instruments, and taking care of her plants.

  • Elliot Colahan

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Elliot is a Philadelphia based theatre artist and a proud Wolf PAC alumnus. He recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rowan University with a BA in Theatre, specializing in Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Education. He also received a CUGS in American Sign Language and is working towards his certificate of biliteracy. He has worked with theatres including the Chautauqua Theater Company, Hedgerow Theatre Company, and The Ritz Theatre as an actor, director, and educator. Elliot is passionate about inclusivity in the theatre world, and seeks to create spaces where people of all identities and walks of life are welcome to watch, participate in, and create theatre for all. He is delighted to be back at Wolf PAC and be part of this wonderful community!

  • Jake Collins

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Jake is a music director, voice teacher, and accompanist based in the Philadelphia area, focusing on music accessibility for all students. He graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from Emerson College, and has since had the joy of working with the Walnut Street Theatre, the Weathervane Theatre, and many schools and universities throughout Greater Philadelphia. He is so excited to be joining the team at Wolf Performing Arts Center! Website: jakecollinsmusic.com

  • Sarah Court

    Scenic Painter
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    Sarah is a Philadelphia based scenic artist, sign painter, & fine artist. A graduate from The University of the Arts in 2022 with a BFA in Theater Design, Sarah has since painted sets for films, TV shows, and large & small scale theater productions, as well as events, murals, immersive experiences, and whatever else might fall in between. Sarah has also had the pleasure of painting signs for some notable spots in Philly ranging from breweries & bars to coffee shops & barber shops. She enjoys painting landscapes and architecture in her spare time and is also a fan of reading & playing chess. Check out her Instagram or website to see more of her work: @sketches_by_sarah & sarahcourtdesign.com.

  • Anna Davis

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Anna is an undergraduate student pursuing a BA in Musical Theatre from Eastern University. She currently serves as the president for Eastern University’s chapter of the Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society as well as a member of the Turning Point Touring ensemble. Most recently she has worked as the stage manager for Almost Maine and performed in the virtual musical Still Here, which was featured at the Kimmel Center for the Philly Theatre Week Kick-Off event. She is excited to become a part of the Wolf PAC team.

  • Mark Del Guzzo

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Mark began his professional career as an actor at age 9 in association with The People’s Light & Theatre Co. in Malvern, PA. He would later become a company member and teaching artist with years of training in body control, comic timing, juggling, stage combat, breath control, monologue training from Chekov to Shakespeare as well as other related acting techniques. After a time of his years spent upon the stages of People’s Light, The Academy of Music and The Adrienne in Philadelphia, Mark went on to attain his Associates in Theatre Arts. As a teaching artist he truly enjoys passing on to others the happiness and confidence that theatre instills. As Mark transitions from his time as a theatre teacher for the Hideaway Day Camp in Collegeville, PA, he is ever grateful to be joining the Wolf PAC community.

  • Alex Dembner

    Sound Designer
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    Alex is a recent graduate of University of the Arts who specializes in both the design and technical aspects of lighting, sound, & projections. While at UArts he concentrated in lighting, sound and projection design. Productions he’s worked on include Marisol, Urinetown, Pippin, Sometimes The Rain, Sometimes The Sea, Everybody, Head Over Heels, various other productions. He is originally from Great Neck, New York on Long Island.

  • Jack Denman

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Jack Denman is a local Philadelphia theatre artist, music director, pianist, and educator. Jack received his bachelor's degree in music education from Temple University in May of 2021. He currently works as a music director and vocal director in the Philadelphia area. Jack has worked locally at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, the Media Theatre, and Haverford High School. Jack is very excited to join the Wolf PAC team in creating a love and appreciation for theatre and the arts in today's youth.

  • Hannah Deprey-Severance

    Props Designer
    she/her

    Hannah is a recent graduate of Villanova University, where she earned an MA in Theatre with a certificate in Non-Profit Management. She has served as a dramaturg, house manager, designer, fight choreographer, stage manager, and box office manager for VU Theatre and Philly Fringe productions. Outside of the theatre, she loves knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching gifts for her friends and family (and cat toys for her kitties). Hannah is excited to join the Wolf PAC's design team!

  • Clare Devlin

    Sound Designer
    she/her

    Clare is an alum of the University of Vermont. After graduation, she attended the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas for an immersive training program in live events production. She spent the next four years in Vegas working for the likes of Cher, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Van Morrison, Life is Beautiful Festival, and more. Moving to Philly in 2019, Clare has done theate and live events around town as well as working at Moore College of Art and Design. She is a proud elder emo, an avid reader and hockey fan, and a massive Star Wars nerd.

  • Molly Diane

    Set & Props Designer
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    Molly’s theatrical experience includes musical theatre, teaching, improv, technical theatre, stage management, costume/set crew, directing, and playwriting. They are pursuing their BFA in Acting with a Musical Theatre Concentration from Arcadia University, and have been involved in many productions throughout NJ, PA, and NY. Their performance experience ranges from acting at the Philly Fringe festival, singing at 54 Below in NYC, and crewing/performing in college productions at Arcadia University. Now they are thrilled to be joining the Wolf PAC to apply their experience as an artist and painter to the stage.

  • Toto Dobbs

    Teaching Artist
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    Toto is a theatre and teaching artist originally from North Carolina. They received their MFA in Theatre Arts from the University of Louisville in 2019 and moved to Philadelphia to pursue theatre focused on community enrichment at the start of 2021. Toto's background is in physical and movement based teachings such as Suzuki, Viewpoints, Laban Movement Analysis, and the Alexander Technique. Toto's philosophy in theatre and teaching is always to "joy seek". Toto encourages all their students to find the joy in what they do and works to empower them to make confident choices on and off stage. Toto also teaches theater classes and directs at the Allens Lane Art Center.

  • Nicholas Ecker

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Nic is a 2022 graduate of Villanova University, where he earned his MA in Theatre. While at Villanova, he was a stage manager, dramaturg, actor, director, and accompanist. He earned his BA in Interdisciplinary Arts with minors in Music, Theatre, and Communication/Journalism at Shippensburg University in 2016 and was resident music director there for three years from 2015-2017. Upon graduating from Ship, Nic was theatrical director and head of the theatre department at his own Alma Mater Biglerville High School for four years until 2020 before attending Villanova. Since graduating with his MA, Nic has music directed and accompanied various productions/camps in and around the Philly area, including The Shipley School, The Arden, Villanova University, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, and of course, Wolf PAC

  • Siobhan Ehresmann

    Lighting Designer
    she/her

    Siobhan is a graduating student of Arcadia University, for a BFA in Acting. With a passion for creating theatre in all it's forms, and an appreciation for the village each production takes, she is excited to connect with and elevate everyone's hard work through lighting! Siobhan made her professional design debut in 2022 on the PYP Plays in Process. She is incredibly blessed to be working with everyone at Wolf PAC and is delighted to share in this journey.

  • Kate Fischer

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Kate is thrilled to join Wolf PAC and make art with the most creative students around! She trained in musical theater performance and worked as an assistant teacher/stage manager for Singing OnStage Studios in Stars College, PA for 10 years. She holds a BA in Theater and minor in History from Penn State University, where she focused her studies on theater history, acting, and movement. Favorite roles include: The Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Charity Barnum (Barnum), Dunyazade (Arabian Nights), Lucina (Metamorphoses), Witch (Macbeth), Paulina (The Winter’s Tale), and Berdine (Psycho Beach Party).

  • Carissa Fleenor

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Carissa is a recent Stockton University graduate who earned a BA in Mathematics Education with Theatre experience from both her high school and college years in shows such as Shrek (Fiona) and Almost, Maine (Waitress/Villian). She has a passion for working with kids and has worked with younger kids in a summer camp format (such as VBS) previously. Carissa is so excited to join the Wolf PAC Camp staff this summer and teach young campers the joy of performing.

  • Celine Fleenor

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Celine is an actor, director, and teaching artist, based in Southern New Jersey. She most recently appeared in the Philadelphia premiere of 4/20/99: A Story of Columbine (Susan Dewitt) and as the director of Stockton University’s production of Almost, Maine, which earned her The Kennedy Center Certificate of Merit for Direction. Celine received her BA in Theatre Performance from Stockton University in 2020 and went on to receive her MS in Teaching, Theatre Education from Rowan University in 2021. She is currently a Professor of Theatre at Atlantic Cape Community College. Celine is so excited to be joining the Wolf PAC team!

  • Lizzie Gumula

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Lizzie is a Philadelphia-based educator and director originally from Scranton, PA. She is the Director of Education at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival, where she also serves as the lead teaching artist. Favorite directing credits include: Twelfth Night, The Lightning Thief Musical, Heathers, Shakespeare's R&J, and Much Ado About Nothing. Lizzie serves as an Associate Director for directors at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival, Walnut Street Theatre, Haddonfield Plays and Players and more. Lizzie was a 2022 Walnut Street Theatre Apprentice, where she currently is a literary committee reader. Lizzie is also a teaching artist with Theatre Horizon and the Walnut. She loves Thai food, yoga, and reading. She is so excited to work with the amazing students at Wolf PAC!

  • Victoria Gill-Gomez

    Set Designer
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    Victoria is a local scenic designer and technician. Serving as non-teaching faculty at The Haverford School, they are the Technical Assistant of the performing arts venue and mentor young men in technical theater. They received their undergraduate degree from Washington College on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Focusing on scenery, properties, and costume design, previous collaborations and assistant design work include: Shakespeare in Clark Park, Lightning Rod Special, Arden Theater Company, Azuka Theatre, and Fever Dream Rep.

  • Emilie Gubler

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Emilie is an actor, musician, and teaching artist formerly based in NYC, and now spreading the love to Philly! She graduated from DeSales University with a BA in Musical Theatre. After graduating, she performed in several seasons at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival and made her education debut in 2017 with a tri-state shakespearean education tour known as The WillPower Tour. In New York, she was a prominent figure in the improv and sketch comedy world and she remains an active member of The Actor’s Project (TAP NYC). She made her OffBroadway debut as Rainey Grander in The Answers to Apathy. Some of her favorite credits include Andromache/Helen of Troy (Troilus and Cressida), Elizabeth Proctor (The Crucible), and Captain Hook (Peter Pan). When she’s not acting, singing, or telling jokes, she’s working on mastering her stage combat and stunt woman skills! Emilie is beyond grateful to be part of such a supportive and talented community, and she can’t wait to help empower the next generation of artists!

  • Steve Harding

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Steve recently attained his MFA in Theatre Performance from Florida Atlantic University, and received a BA in Theatre from Temple University. A Philadelphia area-native, he has worked with theatres including South Camden Theatre Co, Stagecrafter's Theatre, and the Arden Theatre. He has a passion for music, having played guitar and other stringed instruments for nearly 15 years. As an educator, he helped produce TheatreLAB's 2021 Future Pages project, where South Florida students aged 8-18 wrote and performed a monologue showcase, and also taught Acting I at FAU as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. He is excited to empower the next generation of performers to tell their stories, and to have fun!

  • Sandra Hartman

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Sandra Hartman studied music at the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. She lived in Berlin, Germany for seven years where she was engaged at Theater des Westens, performing extensively in Musicals and Operetta. In the U.S., she toured nationally with Man of La Mancha (Aldonza) and Carousel (Mrs. Mullin), and appeared in the Off Broadway musical Mamaleh. Sandra has also performed in many regional theaters. Favorite roles include: Desiree in A Little Night Music, Nettie in Carousel, and Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. Recent roles include: Lynn Fontanne in Ten Chimneys, Violet in Suddenly Last Summer, and Sister Miriam in Agnes of God. She has also directed over forty operas for The Delaware Valley Opera Company, Center City Opera, Boheme Opera New Jersey, and the New York Metro Vocal Arts Ensemble.

  • Lydia Hassell

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Lydia is a teaching artist, performer, and educator based in Philadelphia. Over the last 8 years she has worked for the Kimmel Center, Delaware Theater Company, the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, as well as completing 3 tours with Missoula Children's Theatre. She has been with Wolf PAC for five years, teaching and directing both at the center and in the community as an artist in residence. These days Lydia can be found making learning joyful as a preschool and kindergarten teacher in addition to teaching classes in acting, singing, and general dramatic skills. She loves being in nature, rooftop restaurants, and hanging at home with her family.

  • Jordan Hayes

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Jordan graduated from Temple University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is a Philadelphia actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She worked as a dance and drama activity leader for the George School Summer Camp and in the entertainment department as a dancer at Sesame Place Theme Park. Choreography credits include productions at Neshaminy High School, as well as assistant choreographer for Temple University’s 2022 production of Head Over Heels. Upcoming credits include Sweet Charity at the Candlelight Theater, as well as teaching modern dance and ballet at a Bucks County dance. Aside from completing her education, Jordan has spent the past two years as a nanny. She cannot wait to continue her work in the arts and with children at Wolf PAC!

  • Adam Hoyak

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Adam is a thrilled to be a part of Wolf PAC! A graduate of UArts, Adam has been proud to call Philly home the best 14 years. Adam has had the pleasure of performing throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area on stages such as the Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, 11th Hour Theatre Company, and Theatre Horizon. He couldn’t be more excited about getting to work with such a fantastic team of people and with such talented young artists.

  • Madi Juleskusky

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Madi is a music director, vocal coach, teaching artist, and actor. She has worked across the Greater Philadelphia and New York City/New Jersey area, notably at The Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre Company, Theatre Horizon, Music Theatre Philly, Surflight Theatre Company, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, University of Pennsylvania, Players Club of Swarthmore, and many more. Madi is extremely passionate about singing and vocal pedagogy and had the opportunity to collaborate in the composition of new work, conduct pit orchestras, and play piano for many performances. She loves the art of theatre education and deeply values her opportunity to engage with students to deepen their story telling skills, further their vocal technique, and spark their creativity— nothing makes her happier than seeing her students shine! She graduated Cum Laude with her BA in Acting from Temple University and has recently extended her love for vocal anatomy and kinesiology into pursuing her Doctorate at Arcadia University where she is a first year DPT student. She looks forward to singing and creating with the students at Wolf PAC!

  • Ronnie Keller

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Ronnie has been working in the Philadelphia theater community as a performer since beginning his studies at Temple University in 2012, notably at The Walnut Street Theatre, Media Theatre, Surflight Theatre, and Candlelight Theatre. He holds B.A. in Musical Theatre and background in music, having studied piano, guitar, and voice since 2002. He has instructed theater, music, voice, and dance classes around Philadelphia at Music Training Center, Music Theatre Philly, Upper Darby Summer Stage, and The Media Theatre. Ronnie wishes to educate children in the arts with his experience from working professionally as an actor.

  • Holly Kelly Farella

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Holly holds a B.A. with Honors in Vocal Performance and Theatre Arts from Dickinson College, and received voice, acting, dance, directing, and composition training from some of Broadways’ best through the National Music Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. She completed the Overtures Institute, a Musical Theatre intensive at the Tony-Award Winning Signature Theatre in Shirlington, VA, where she was awarded the Andrew A. Isen Prize for Excellence in Musical Theater. Holly has starred in many plays and musicals across the DC area, most recently in Creative Cauldron’s new musical, Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. She is the Owner and Head Teacher of Blue Feather Music Studio, taught 6th Grade Drama at The Flint Hill School in Vienna, VA, and provided instruction and/or production assistance to the Oakton HS Performing Arts, The Green Hedges School, Herndon HS Summer Grand, and NextStop Theatre Company. She is excited to be teaching for Wolf PAC!

  • Lauren Krigel

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Lauren is a musical theatre actress, voice/piano teacher and director/music director from Wynnewood, PA. Lauren graduated cum laude from Boston University with a degree in Vocal Performance and continued her voice and piano studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. Since moving back to Philadelphia, Lauren has performed at the Walnut Street Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Candlelight Theatre and the Eagle Theatre. Lauren offers singing lessons, vocal coachings and piano lessons to all ages and skill levels as well as directs in the area at local schools. She is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing artist community here at Wolf PAC!

  • Sammi Kuhl

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Sammi is an actor, singer, dancer, cooking show and podcast host, improviser, director and choreographer from the Philly area. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Jazz dance, she spent several years pursuing her acting career in regional theatre. Sammi has performed with The Muny, Bristol Riverside Theatre, The Media Theatre, Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, and Theatre Horizon. After moving to New York in 2012, Sammi began writing and performing cabarets and several original one woman shows around the city. Sammi is thrilled to be back home and giving back to a community that gave her so much.

  • Tess Kunik

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Tess is a Philadelphia-based Theatre and Teaching Artist. She graduated from The University of The Arts in 2013 with a BFA in Acting and has since worked in the Philadelphia area as a performer, designer, and arts educator. Tess is a performer and collaborator with Ninth Planet, a performance collective that produces community-powered performances, where she develops and performs theatre for babies & their caregivers. Tess is the Co-Founder of The Liv Project, a mental health advocacy non-profit determinded to turn the tide of youth suicide through creativity and fearelss communiction. She is passionate about collaboration, theatre, and storytelling and its power to teach us about ourselves and the world we live in. She is dedicated to cultivating confidence and empathy in the classroom and is thrilled to be back at Wolf PAC!

  • Georgia La Rue

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Georgia is currently choir director at Paxon Hollow Middle School. Her vocal performance credits include singing with Brandywine Singers, Footlighters Theater of Berwyn, Old Towne Carolers, and Singing Owls at Temple University. She has worked as a soloist for St. John the Baptist Church in Bridgeport,PA as well as the Chester County Pops Orchestra. In the summer she serves as a music director for Upper Darby Summer Stage productions such as Junie B. Jones, Honk Jr., Flat Stanley Jr., Moana, and R&H Cinderella. Her theatrical stage performance credits include Karen in Spongebob the Musical, Olive in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Amy in Company, Diane Lorimer/Ensemble in 42nd Street, and Mad Maragret in Ruddigore.

  • Meredith Leon

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Meredith is thrilled be a part of the Wolf PAC team! She graduated from Wagner College with a BA in Theater Performance and Speech. Since then, she attended Hunter College and earned her Masters of Social Work. She is a 1st Grade teacher in West Philadelphia. At her school, she leads the theater and dance programs where she has directed and choreographed shows such as Annie, The Wiz, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. She can't wait to learn, grow, connect, and collaborate with the Wolf PAC staff and student stars!

  • Sarah Mackus

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Sarah is a Philadelphia area-based theater artist and educator. Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Temple University, Sarah holds a B.A. in both Theater and Media Production. As a teaching artist, Sarah has loved sharing the joy of theater and dance with students ages two through seventeen at several organizations across the region, including Upper Darby Summer Stage and the Rocky Run YMCA. On stage, Sarah has most recently performed regionally at The Candlelight Theatre and Hedgerow Theatre. She is thrilled to be working with the wonderful staff and students here at Wolf PAC!

  • Mike Macri

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Michael graduated from Temple University with a BA in Theater with an Acting Concentration. In the past view years, he’s worked with Delaware Theatre Company with their “Summer on Stage” camp, made his professional debut with 1812 Productions (in Broken Biscuits), and produced and directed a full-length musical with the help of some friends. He just returned from Florida where he performed with some of his favorite characters at Walt Disney World. Michael is very excited to work with Wolf PAC and so many amazing kids.

  • Erin Markham

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Erin is a Philadelphia native, primarily a singer and director, but has a passion for all forms of theatre. Erin graduated from Susquehanna University with a BA in Music, as well as a BA in Theatre Performance. She hopes to go back to school for her MFA in Directing someday. Her most recent creative endeavors; assistant directing at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman, and directing at Gwynned Mercy University. When not working in theatre you can find Erin singing in choirs in the Philly area, crafting, and spending lots of time with friends and family. Erin is happy to be joining Wolf PAC to help make some amazing theatre happen!

  • Kimberly Maxon

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Originally from Long Island, Kimberly moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University where she graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Musical Theater and a minor in Dance. Since graduating she has been consistently performing in the Philadelphia area at theaters such as Walnut Street Theatre (where she recently appeared in Shrek), Eagle Theatre, Media Theatre and more! She competed as an Irish Step Dancer for over 12 years and was Nationally ranked. Kimberly is thrilled to be joining Wolf PAC for the summer and for this opportunity to share her knowledge and passion of theatre, dance and music with fellow staff and students!

  • Chloe McKinney

    Costume Designer
    she/her

    Chloe is a recent graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds a BA in Fashion Merchandising. During her time there, she fell in love with costuming and bringing characters to life through their clothing. Chloe has experience costuming theatre productions, kids camps, and films. With a background in fashion, Chloe likes to incorporate her knowledge of fashion history into her costume design. Chloe is excited to join the Wolf PAC team!

  • Kelly Mclaughlan

    Props Designer
    she/her

    Kelly is so grateful to be working with Wolf PAC! After graduating from The University of the Arts with her BFA in Theater Design and Technology, she has had the pleasure to be working as a Prop and Scenic Artisan in the Philadelphia area since. Her most recent props credits include Always…Patsy Cline at Delaware Theatre Company, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at The University of the Arts, and Tartuffe at the Lantern Theater. A huge thank you to all the friends I’ve made in the industry, for supporting me and furthering my prop adventures!

  • Elizabeth Meisenzahl

    Teaching Artist
    Sound Designer
    she/her

    Elizabeth is super excited to be a part of Wolf PAC. Elizabeth is a Philadelphia area Actor and Stage Manager. Recent Stage Management credits include productions at Juniper Productions, EgoPo Theatre Company, Philadelphia Artists, Revolution Shakespeare, and Villanova Theatre. As an actor, Elizabeth has been seen on stage at Manayunk Theatre Company and Villanova Theatre Department. Elizabeth has previously been a member of the award-winning Rockland Shakespeare Company out of Suffern, NY for eleven seasons as both actor and Stage Manager. Elizabeth is also an accomplished stage combatant, ranked as an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors, having passed her Skills Proficiency Tests in all eight weapon sets. Elizabeth received her MA from Villanova University’s Theatre Department in 2018.

  • Anna Meyer

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Anna Meyer is a Haverford-based music director and pianist. She graduated from NYU where she received a BA in Computer Science and is currently working towards an MAT in Music Education. At NYU, she music directed Beauty and the Beast, Pippin, and a musical adaptation of Gallathea. She also assisted productions with students ages 8-18 of Seussical, Matilda, and The Cat in the Hat. Since coming back to the area, Anna has been studying as well as working as an Assistant Coach for Lower Merion Players in their Fall Production of Beauty and the Beast. She is overjoyed for the opportunity to work with this amazing community.

  • Jim Miccolis

    Technical Assistant
    he/him

    Jim Miccolis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and from Drexel University with a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has worked as a volunteer for Wolf PAC since 2009 in set construction, sound design, and other roles both on and off stage, and as a board member since 2015. After retirement from a career in railroad signal design, he became Technical Consultant for Wolf PAC in 2021.

  • Nikki Moscony

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Nikki is a jazz and contemporary multi-instrumentalist, performer and teacher. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University in May 2022 with a B.A in Media Studies and Production and a Minor in Music. Her love of performing has led her to pursue teaching voice, piano, guitar and ukulele. She aims to guide her students on their own paths to find inspiration and strength within themselves through music, and to use their talents to uplift them in all facets of life. Nikki is so happy to be a part of the team and can’t wait to continue her teaching career here at Wolf PAC!

  • Sam Nagel

    Photographer
    Stage Manager
    he/him

    Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Sam graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre, and has performed with theatre companies such as the Arden, 11th Hour, Candlelight, Media, Eagle, and more. Backstage, he worked as assistant stage manager for productions of “Lend Me A Tenor” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at Resident Theatre Company in West Chester. Additionally, he worked as a teaching artist with The Arden Theatre Co., and co-directed their culminating showcase. Outside of the theater, Sam is a freelance photographer, specializing in headshots for fellow artists, as well as Philadelphia’s premier dog sitter. He is so happy to be here at Wolf PAC!

  • Conlee Northcutt

    Costume Designer
    she/her

    Conlee is a recent graduate of Arcadia University, she holds a BFA in Acting with concentration in Musical Theatre. While there, she worked in the costume shop for three years. She currently is employed at the Betsy Ross House in Olde City Philadelphia as a first person interpreter of Betsy Ross where she teaches the public and works on historically accurate sewing projects. You can also find her working with the Friends of the Free Library selling used books. She is excited to join the team at Wolf PAC and looking forward to learning alongside everyone.

  • Francine Odri

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Francine Odri is a director, choreographer, theatre educator, and screenwriter. She has a passion for creating innovative and immersive performances, utilizing improvisation, movement and dance, and devised work. She holds a BA in Theatre and Dance from Drew University and a minor in Dance and Choreography. When directing and teaching, she focuses on collaboration and teamwork with all members of her cast and team. Francine strongly believes in the power of theatre to enact social change and to help students become the best versions of themselves–more confident, joyful, and empathetic humans.

  • Emmie Parker

    Costume Designer
    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Emmie is a Theatre Artist and Educator based in the Philadelphia area. She has a passion for creative problem solving and collaboration. One field is never enough for Miss Parker! Emmie has worked as a Wardrobe Supervisor with Delaware Theatre Company, The Arden, and Arcadia University, and in Stage Management with Azuka Theatre and Pig Iron. She was previously a Lead Instructional Assistant in a Private Autism classroom and an actor in her spare time. Emmie graduated from Arcadia University with a BFA in Acting.

  • Cindy Paul

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Originally from Wynnewood, PA, Cindy is a passionate mover, creator, and teacher based in the Philadelphia area and surrounding region. She is a graduate of Temple University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Program (May 2018, summa cum laude), and is the recipient of awards including the Teresa Benzwie Excellence in Dance Education Award. Throughout her college and professional career, Cindy has had the opportunity to train, present research and choreography, teach, and perform in various cities across the US and internationally. As a teaching artist, she has facilitated classes, workshops, and summer camps for students of all ages. Cindy is very excited to join the Wolf PAC team of teachers and students who share her passion for the performing arts!

  • Ahren Potratz

    Lighting Designer
    he/him

    Ahren is a performer, movement artist, and teacher who has worked in the Philadelphia area for the past fifteen years. He holds a BFA in acting from the University of The Arts and a Masters from Villanova University. Ahren has performed at many regional theatres including People’s Light & Theatre Co., The Lantern Theatre, Simpatico Theatre Project, and The McCarter and is a long time member of the Enchantment Theatre Co where he spent ten years creating and performing in symphonic mask and puppetry shows across the country. He is delighted to be a part of the Wolf PAC team! 

  • Vince Raspa

    Set Designer
    he/him

    Vincent Raspa is thrilled to be a part of Wolf PAC. He is an alumnus of Villanova University where he gained experience as a set designer, director, and choreographer. He holds a B.A. in Marketing and works as an account supervisor at Brian Communications in Philadelphia. In recent years, Vincent has been seen in various productions at The Players Club of Swarthmore and Footlighters Theatre.

  • Lexi Schreiber

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Lexi has a MA in Theatre from Villanova University and a BA from University of the Arts in Music and Musical Theatre. She has been teaching voice lessons in the Philadelphia area since 2014 and uses a classical vocal technique foundation to work with her students on all genres on music. Lexi puts performance and presence of the song at the forefront and challenges students to be singers and actors as one! Lexi has been in productions in such roles as “Mama Morton” (Chicago), “Case Study 11” (Siren Songs), and “Marmee” (Little Women). Additionally, Lexi is a music director and a ballet, tap, and jazz trained dancer who began dancing at the age of 2. Lexi loves wearing many hats - you may just have to remind her which hat she’s wearing any given day!

  • Annalise Settefrati

    Costume Designer
    she/her

    Annalise is a Philadelphia-based financial services professional, party princess, and costume designer. She earned an MA in Theatre from Villanova University, where she completed a Solo Performance thesis project, and has close to 20 years of experience in high school theatre. Annalise is an accomplished Production Manager and has directed actors of all ages. She enjoys designing costumes that tell a story before words are even spoken. As a playwright, her work has been performed throughout the Philadelphia area and can be found on NPX.

  • Franny Sewell

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Franny graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BA in Theatre (Acting) and a minor in Africana Studies. She is originally from Washington, DC and has an extensive performance resume. She discovered her love of teaching while working as a theatre educator in multiple summer programs. She believes in leading with love in the classroom, and treating young artists like professionals. She recently finished her final semester studying theatre in the heart of London, and saw over 20 shows, which she’d love to chat about! Growing up as a young and energetic performer, Franny wished for a place where she could find like minded people. She is so excited to be creating that environment for a new generation at Wolf PAC.

  • Madeline Shuron

    Teaching Artist
    they/she

    Madeline is an educator and artist whose work primarily asserts itself as devised physical theatre and dance pieces. Heavily influenced by Lecoq clowning and commedia, their performances are often interspersed with moments of puppetry, film, and tabletop theatre. She works with students of all ages to bring heightened awareness to their creative thinking and physical control, and helps others find joy and authenticity through the arts. Madeline received their undergraduate degree in theatre from Bryn Mawr College, and is an MFA candidate in dance at Temple University. Alongside Wolf PAC, Madeline choreographs for high schools around Philadelphia and teaches technique and lecture courses at Temple.

  • Lindsey Silver

    Set Designer
    they/them

    Lindsey is a nonbinary theater artist who specializes in scenery, props, puppets, and stage management. They are a recent graduate from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Theater Design & Technology. They deeply enjoy the story-telling aspect of theater and love that their work is able to give further context and story details to an audience. Their goal with every project is to help make the audience feel like they are as much a part of the story-telling as anyone else on the production. They are currently working as the Props Artisan Apprentice at the Walnut Street Theatre. Lindsey is very grateful and excited to have their post-grad design debut with Wolf PAC. To view more of their work visit lindseysilver.com.

  • Carl Smith

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Carl is very excited to join the Wolf PAC. A graduate of Angelo State University in his native state of Texas, he’s been performing and teaching in the Philly area for nearly 15 years with regional theatres and arts centers all over the area, including Hedgerow, People’s Light, Horizon, Montgomery, and Storybook. He’s currently the Tech Director at Upper Dublin High School and Harriton High School and is a proud father of 4 year old Anastasia, for whom he strives to leave this world better than he found it.

  • Nick Taddeo

    Lighting Designer
    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Nick Taddeo graduated from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida with a degree in Show Production. Since graduating, Nick has worked as an audio, lighting, and video technician for various theaters and concerts in Florida and Pennsylvania. He worked as a lighting director and audio tech at SeaWorld Orlando for two years and most recently worked as a video producer for Upper Darby Summer Stage. Nick is thrilled to be joining the Wolf PAC team!

  • Abhi Taranath

    Teaching Artist
    he/him

    Abhi is a musician based in Bryn Mawr, PA. He is a graduate of Villanova University with a concentration in Media and Technology. For over two decades, Abhi has instructed children and adults at all levels of proficiency in guitar, ukulele, bass, and home recording techniques. He has led students from rote learning to improvisation, taught ear training and music reading, put together student rock bands, and prepared many of his students for end-of-year recitals. Abhi is thrilled at the opportunity to inspire his students of all ages and help bring music into their world!

  • Courtney Cheyanne Thoroughgood

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Courtney is an actor and theater maker born and based in Northeast Philadelphia! She is so excited to be joining the Wolf PAC team. She is a graduate of Arcadia University with a BFA in Acting. Courtney is the Production Coordinator of the Mask and Wig musical comedy troupe at UPENN. She recently worked as the youth supervisor for the teen actors in Arden's production of What the Constitution Means to Me. Courtney was most recently seen in Many Hats Productions run of Collective Rage as Betty #4. You can also find Courtney’s voice/acting in the People’s Light immersive audio play, The Crushed Earth. She also worked as a teaching artist with 1812 Productions this past summer at the Widener Memorial School. Courtney has experience in all aspects of theater from lighting design, directing, historical interpretation, carpentry, and more. Courtney is so excited to be joining the Wolf PAC team and bring the joy of theater to students!

  • Jillian Vinciguerra

    Teaching Artist
    she/her

    Jillian, a performance artist and educator based in the Philadelphia area, is thrilled to be joining the WolfPAC team! She graduated with her BA in musical theater from DeSales University in 2019, and has spent the past few years sharing her passion for theater and education with students of all ages. She currently serves as assistant director and technical designer for Young Starrs Theater Company in Fort Washington, PA and is a substitute teacher in the New Hope Solebury School District. Some of her favorite credits include Olivia Spencer (The Homecoming), Cinderella's Mother and Voice of the Giant (Into the Woods), and Helen Potts (Picnic). She is incredibly grateful to be a part of educating and empowering the next generation of theater artists!

  • Nina Vitek

    Teaching Artist
    they/them

    Nina is extremely excited to be part of the Wolf PAC team! They are a Philadelphia based theater artist and teacher who recently graduated from Arcadia University with their BFA in Acting and Musical Theater. Nina’s experience includes acting and performing, working backstage, assistant directing, as well as teaching young theater artists at Rooted Tree in Glenside. They are ecstatic to work with the talented young people at Wolf PAC.

  • Danny Walsh

    Teaching Artist
    he/they

    Danny is a recent graduate of Long Island University (Post Campus) with a BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre. During their time at LIU, they were fortunate enough to perform, choreograph, direct, and serve as a Teaching Assistant for various dance classes. Outside of LIU, Danny has worked as a teaching artist and choreographer with Wolf PAC, Upper Darby Summer Stage, and Appoquinimink High School. Various Directorial/Choreographic Credits Include: Lizzie, Alter/Ego: A Bowie Project, ...The World Goes Round (Post Theatre Company), Seussical Jr. (Upper Darby Summer Stage), Cinderella, and Oliver (Appoquinimink High School). Danny is looking forward to fun with Wolf PAC! dannywalsh.org

  • Jillian Warner

    Costume Designer
    she/her

    Jillian is a Philadelphia-based costume designer. She grew up in Beacon, NY, in the heart of the beautiful Hudson Valley, with two very creative parents who encouraged her extraordinary interest in art. Jillian has always enjoyed actively working with her hands to create art and was especially drawn to fiber arts. Jillian graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama Costume Design Program in May 2023 with University and College Honors. She was honored to be the recipient of the 2023 Elizabeth Schrader Kimberley Costume Design Award from the School of Drama faculty. Previous designs include: Chicago (Shady Side Academy), Considering Matthew Shepard (CMU), Athena (CMU). Jillian looks forward to upcoming projects that include designing Eat The Rich, Audrey! at University of the Arts and assistant designing Peter and the Starcatcher at Delaware Theatre Company.

  • Ava Weintzweig

    Sound Designer
    they/them

    Ava is a local theatre artist. When they're not working on sound design, they can also be found working in box offices and on stages across the greater Philadelphia area. To find out more about their work, you can check out their website at https://aweintzweig.wixsite.com/home. Enjoy the show!

Founder, Bobbi Wolf

Bobbi was an educator in Lower Merion School District for 20 years, taught Gifted and Talented students, and created an after-school theatre program which changed the impact of theatre in middle schools. Her productions at Bala Cynwyd Middle School were widely acclaimed, and she received several "Best Director" awards at theatre competitions. Bobbi has been the recipient of numerous awards for her dedication to educational theatre and community service. She received the President's Award from Montgomery County Association for Retarded Citizens, the Award of Appreciation from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Friend of Education Award from the Lower Merion Education Association, and a Senatorial Commendation from the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. The need for a place where educational theatre is the focus, and her belief that "children who create do not destroy" led her to open Wolf Performing Arts Center in 2005.

bobbi@wolfperformingartscenter.org