Seasonal Programs Assistant
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Raven is an actor and artist local to the Greater Philadelphia area. She has most recently performed as Olivia (Confabulation, Strides Collective), Shelby (Steel Magnolias, Steel River Playhouse), and Cinderella (Into the Woods, Arcadia University). Raven Jane graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arcadia University's BFA in Acting with a Musical Theater Concentration. While there they held multiple positions from Theater Office Supervisor to Social Media Supervisor to Box Office Assistant. She was recently accepted to the University of St. Andrews for an MLitt in Classical Studies. Before departing on her graduate school adventures, she is so excited to be working at Wolf PAC!

Teaching Artist
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Dave is a Philadelphia based performer and educator, he holds a BFA in Acting from Arcadia University. Outside of his undergraduate education he has studied at The Second City in Chicago and The Pig Iron School here in Philadelphia. Currently Dave is working with ASAP Drama, Rooted Tree, The Walnut Street Theatre—and now WolfPAC!—to bring Improv and Theatre Arts Education to young artists across the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Teaching Artist
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Julianna is a Philadelphia based theatre artist and educator. Originally from New Hampshire, she graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts from University of the Arts and has been a proud Philadelphian ever since. As an educational Director and Choreographer, Julianna has worked with students at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Sharon Playhouse, Palace Theatre, St. Joseph's University, University of the Arts, and Cheltenham High School. Julianna has been a Teaching Artist with the Walnut Street Theatre, Kimmel Center, Music Theatre Philly, and Arden Theatre. She also has an extensive regional performance resume, with local credits including Media Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Candlelight Theatre, and the Prince Theatre. She looks forward to creating with the students of Wolf PAC!

Teaching Artist
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Rachel is delighted to be joining the staff of Wolf PAC this summer! She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Towson University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Upon graduation, Rachel began teaching at local studios in the Philadelphia suburbs and performing at theatres such as Walnut Street, Bristol Riverside, and Media Theatre. Most recently, Rachel has been acting as the interim Director of Dance at Westtown School. She has also kept busy choreographing musicals for middle and high schools locally. Rachel is eager to share her love of dance and theatre with the students of Wolf PAC.

Teaching Artist
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Susie graduated summa cum laude from Duquesne University with a B.A. in Secondary Education English in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a current Theater MA student at Villanova University, and a Costume Assistant in their shop. Before coming to Wolf-PAC, Susie taught for four years at Gemini Children's Theater and performed and costume designed for the Red Masquers and the Summer Company in Pittsburgh. She believes strongly in the power of storytelling and theater arts education, and is so excited to join the Wolf PAC team!

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Calliope is a recent high school graduate and theater artist who has worked on many productions at and outside of Wolf PAC. She primarily works as a set and props designer but has also designed sound and acted. Recently she ran and designed props for Wolf PAC's production of Finding Nemo Jr, and designed the set for LM Players' production of The Outsiders. Calliope will be attending Mount Holyoke College in the fall and is very excited to be working at Wolf PAC this year.

Scenic Carpenter
Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Maggie is a Philly and New York based actor and writer originally from the mountains of rural Pennsylvania. They recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University with a B.A. in Theater, Concentration in Acting. They’ve had a blast on stage and off stage working in Philly’s bustling theater scene! (Highlights include EgoPo Classic Theater, Azuka Theatre, and Aporia Artists Collective.) Maggie is especially passionate about disability representation and advocacy in the arts, and they’re proud to work as Communications Manager at a local disability justice nonprofit, Art-Reach. They are so excited to join the Wolf PAC team!

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Andy is delighted to join the Wolf PAC team! Andy is a director, stage manager, and performer from Delaware County. A current student at George Mason University, he majors in Theater with a double minor in Psychology and Event Technical Production. Andy is also a Leadership Consultant for Mason’s Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement. Some of his recent credits include George Mason University’s productions of The Tempest (Assistant Director), 110 in The Shade (Stage Manager), and Twelve Ophelias (Stage Manager), alongside Upper Darby Summer Stage’s Memphis (Ensemble) and A Year With Frog and Toad (Assistant Stage Manager).

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Genevieve is a Delaware County-based dancer and choreographer with over 13 years of classical ballet training. Genevieve brings a deep dedication and love for dance when working with people of all ages. Her training also includes modern and contemporary dance, allowing her to teach and inspire across a variety of styles. Born into a very theatrical family, Genevieve has always been surrounded by the arts and continues to perform actively with theaters throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. In addition to her role in the performing arts, Genevieve is an administrative professional at Widener University. A passionate advocate for the transformative power of theater, she encourages others to keep the arts alive in their lives, no matter where their journeys take them.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Nicole is so thrilled to be back at Wolf PAC! Currently based out of NJ, Nicole has been performing, teaching, and choreographing for the past 15 years. Previous teaching/choreographing credits include The Eagle Theater, The Philadelphia Dance Academy, Cheltenham High School, and The Broadway Theater of Pitman. Nicole has been seen onstage locally at Bristol Riverside Theater, Candlelight Theater, Media Theater, and Bucks County Playhouse. Outside of theater Nicole is a mom to future CUBS camper, Natalie.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

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.

Teaching Artist
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Chantel has worked as an Actor, a Stage Manager an Assistant Director, and an educator for multiple regional theaters and colleges in the Philadelphia area such as the Arden theater, Theater Horizon, UArts, West Chester University, Upper Darby Summer Stage and a few others. Chantel loves all things to do with art and theater and wants all the children in the world to be safe, happy and protected and to be able to grow and learn especially through theater. She is excited to join the Wolf PAC team and can’t wait to continue teaching the next generation of artists.

Props Designer
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Tara is a multidisciplinary theater and film artist based in Philadelphia. She holds degrees in theater and sociology from Temple University and recently completed a Props Management Apprenticeship at the Walnut Street Theatre. In addition to her prop and dramaturgical work in theater, she has also worked as a production designer on a number of short films, including The Past, Tonight, With Mars Apollo, for which she earned a nomination for Best Set Design. She is drawn to works that push the boundaries of our visual expectations while still speaking to the heart of human experience. She is so excited to join the Wolf PAC team!

Teaching Artist
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Olivia is a passionate theatre artist and educator thrilled to be part of the Wolf PAC team! Olivia earned a B.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in Creative Writing from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has her Masters of Education with a certification in PreK- 4th from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Olivia is trained in Commedia Dell’Arte through Ombelico Mask Ensemble in Calabria, Italy. Originally from Reading, PA, Olivia has spent the last few years traveling and performing/teaching in Tennessee, Kentucky, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Olivia’s experience in theatre arts education most recently includes teaching kindergarten and directing the Pittman Players Theater Arts Club at Pittman Center Elementary School and teaching at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. As a performer, Olivia has worked with wonderful companies such as Ombelico Mask Ensemble, The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show, The Stephen Foster Story, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, The Yocum Institute, Musical Mysteries and More, and Storybook Musical Theatre. Olivia is a member of the Children’s Media Association and the Educator’s Neighborhood: A community of educators who stuy the life and work of Fred Rogers.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Bianca has been making music for as long as she can remember—starting piano lessons at the age of four and performing ever since. She made her Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 13 and has had the opportunity to play with orchestras both in the U.S. and abroad.

Bianca studied piano and harpsichord at Temple University, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Performance. She’s taught music all over Southeastern Pennsylvania and currently works as the Lower School Music and Upper School Choral Director at The Agnes Irwin School. Whether she’s leading a choir, directing a show, or cheering on young performers, Bianca is passionate about helping students find themselves through music.

Teaching Artist
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Sarah DeNight is a director and educator from Delaware County, Pa. She is a lifelong theatre artist, having honed her skills at Upper Darby Summer Stage, DeSales University, and the British American Drama Academy. She currently teaches Theatre and directs the shows at The Agnes Irwin School. Her recent directing credits include The Addams Family and 12 Angry Women at Agnes Irwin, as well as The Spongebob Musical and Tuck Everlasting at Upper Darby Summer Stage. As an educator, Sarah hopes to help students find the bravery, confidence, and joy that theatre has helped her cultivate within herself.

Props Designer
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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!

Sound Designer
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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.

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.

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.

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Beatrice Duska is currently a student at Pratt Institute pursuing a BFA in Art & Design with an MA in Art Education. Beatrice started performing when she was 10 years old, making her debut in educational theater as the Magic Carpet in Aladdin at the Spring Lake Community Theater in New Jersey. She has performed countless times on Wolf PAC’s stage, as characters including Little Sally from Urinetown and Patrick Star from SpongeBob the Musical—and off Wolf PAC’s stage in productions including The Little Mermaid (Ursula) and The Play that Goes Wrong (Rachel). Beatrice is ecstatic to be back at Wolf PAC and working as the Assistant Director for the CUBS.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Lighting Designer
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Mason Emmert (he/they) is a writer, composer, and music director based. His original work ranges from musical theatre to choral and religious music and has been performed at 54 Below, The Cutting Room, and Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges. He has provided music direction for developmental workshops, after-school, and summer programs in New York, for high school and college productions in the Philadelphia area, and even for drama groups at nursing homes and retirement communities. Mason holds a Master’s degree in Writing & Design for Musical Theatre from BerkleeNYC, and he is continuing to workshop his original musical Burn: a folk musical for production. No matter what age he’s teaching, Mason loves to encourage his students’ natural passion and curiosity!

Sound Designer
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Ophelia is delighted to join Wolf PAC as a Sound Designer. They got their start in audio as a Monitor Engineer for touring music, working for Dewey Decibel Systems in West Virginia and Ohio, and are now a freelance Audio Engineer/Sound Designer in Philly. Since graduating from Haverford College last Spring with a degree in Environmental Studies, they have worked with Bryn Mawr College, The Bearded Ladies, Delaware Theatre Company, and Theatre Exile.

Teaching Artist
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Pat is a locally-based creative with a passion for working with children. Graduating in 2018 with a B. A in Musical Theatre from West Chester University, he has performed in a bevy of wonderful productions in and around the Greater Philadelphia area. A lifelong person who stutters, Pat’s main goal is to create safe, trusting, and accepting environments where students can be exactly who they are. Most recently, he has worked as a teaching artist with the SAY Organization, getting to foster creativity in some truly amazing kids who stutter just like him. In addition, Pat is a published poet, blogger, and soon-to-be children’s author. He cannot wait to continue using the arts to encourage young people to love and respect themselves unconditionally.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Costume Designer
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Josephine is a BA Theatre student at West Chester University. She has a passion for all aspects of technical theatre, especially for set and costume design. Prior to Wolf PAC, she worked at Surflight Theatre in New Jersey as a Scenic Director for Children’s Theatre and Scenic Assistant. Outside of the theatre, Josephine loves making lattes and spending time outside. She is excited to be a part of Wolf PAC’s design staff!

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.

Costume Designer
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Austin is thrilled to be designing at Wolf Performing Arts Center. Recent credits include You Were Dead Yesterday (Short Film), Bright Star (Jenkintown Music Theatre), and Awakening of Spring [asst. designer] (Germantown Friends High School). A passionate advocate for the youth arts accessibility, Austin serves as a board member for Philly Children's Theatre. 

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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Sandra 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.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Costume Designer
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Teal is a freelance costume designer in the Philadelphia area.  Teal received her BFA in Theater Design from Kent State University in 2011.  Previous design credits include A Chorus Line (Music Theatre Philly), Legally Blonde, School of Rock and The Prom (The Media Theatre), The Addams Family, Seussical, Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horror, The SpongeBob Musical and Pippin (Steel River Playhouse) Singin’ in the Rain Jr, Frozen Jr and Getting to know the Sound of Music (Montgomery Theatre, Too.)  Teal would like to thank Emmie and a special thanks to Jon for all his love and support.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Lyssa is a Delco based proud Wolf PAC Alumnus. She is currently studying early childhood education and loves working with children. Lyssa loves watching children come out of their shells in performative ways. She is so excited to be working at Wolf PAC and part of such an amazing community.

Teaching Artist
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A Philadelphia based theatre artist, composer, and musician, Matthew has performed, and directed all over the world. Locally he has worked with the Walnut, Arden, 11th Hour, People's Light, Drexel University, Montgomery County Community College, Act II, Media, and Wilma just to name a few. Matthew’s favorite acting credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher, A Child's Christmas in Wales, A Christmas Carol (Walnut); Roadshow, Into the Woods, Urinetown (11th Hour); Man of La Mancha (Act II); Patience (Theater at Monmouth, Maine). In Italy, Matthew appeared in The Merry Wives of Windsor as Sir John Falstaff. In Scotland, he was featured in [Untitled Project] #213 (Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Matthew also traveled to China to perform and direct for Sunrise Art Group.

Costume Designer
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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!

Props Designer
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Mads is a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College with degrees in Russian and Comparative Literature, with an academic interest in theatrical texts. During college, they served as director for two shows, The Government Inspector and Twelfth Night, for the Shakespeare Performance Troupe, along with multiple other roles within the troupe. Along with this, Mads led efforts to revive the lecture series “Shakespeare & Race” and is passionate about providing wide access to and education about uncommonly read playwrights. They are so excited to be a part of the Wolf PAC team and be a part of the amazing community!

Photographer
Stage Manager
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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!

Teaching Artist
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Abigail Neiderer is a performer, choreographer and teacher based in the Philadelphia area. Currently, Abigail is a Business Marketing and Theatre student at Villanova University and serves on the Executive Board for Villanova Student Musical Theatre. Abigail has recently been seen onstage with Villanova Student Musical Theatre, the Dock Mennonite Academy Theatre Company, Kimberton Dance Academy, and the Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company. She has been recognized as a choreographer and has received multiple awards and scholarships for her work. She is beyond thrilled to be working with the exceptional team of artists and talented performers at Wolf PAC!

Costume Designer
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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.

Lighting Designer
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Ethan is a previous University of the Arts student and now works as a Philadelphia based theater designer. He works in multimedia forms of lighting, sound, and video as designer and technician. He made his professional theater debut working on the electrics team at PA Shakespeare Festival, and has since worked at Theater Horizon and the Arden Theater in the Philadelphia area. Outside of the theater, you can find him either reading mystery novels or playing video games.

Teaching Artist
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Chad is a multidisciplinary theatre artist with a rich background in performing, directing, theatre education, and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA). A three-time Barrymore nominee, Chad was most recently recognized for their outstanding performance as Bruce in Fun Home with New Light Theatre. Their performance credits include productions with Norwegian Cruise Lines, Fulton Opera House, Walnut Street Theatre, FEVER US in both Philadelphia and Boston. Chad holds an MFA from The University of North Carolina Greensboro, with a focus on increasing positive LGBTQIA+ representation within the field of TYA. Beyond directing and performing, Chad is a board member of the Greater Philadelphia Area Puppetry Guild (GPAPG) and is the incoming vice chair of the Pride Youth Theatre Alliance. For more information about Chad and their work, visit www.chadsparsons.com.

Teaching Artist
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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!

Assistant Teaching Artist
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Will Pickering is a Hartford and Philadelphia based Actor, and is currently pursuing a BFA in Actor Training at the University of Hartford. While at the University of Hartford, Will has performed in a variety of shows including ‘Love/Sick’ and ‘Metamorphoses’ as well as original musicals such as ‘First Blót’ and ‘Rhianon: A Fleetwood Mac Jukebox Musical.’ Will is excited to be joining the Wolf PAC team and continuing to creatively challenge themselves and their students!

Lighting Designer
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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! 

Teaching Artist
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Erin is an actor, director, choreographer, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia. They are a graduate of Arcadia University, securing a BFA in Acting with a Musical Theatre focus. Though theatre was what she went to school for, she has always had a passion for teaching. Erin has been teaching acting and aerial choreography for the past few years with many different companies throughout the Philly area. Though they are new, Erin is so excited to be a part of the Wolf PAC family and hopes to share her passion for theatre with the new generations of young actors!

Teaching Artist
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Anabel is a current student at Sarah Lawrence College studying Literature and Theater. This is her first year at Wolf PAC! She has formerly taught alongside choir directors to bring choral pieces to life with her peers, and is incredibly passionate about learning and teaching music. She could not possibly contain her vast love for the theater, and has previously been in shows through Philadelphia’s Young Performers Theater Camp (YPTC). Her favorite roles include Annabeth (The Lightning Thief) and Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family). Most recently, through the Sarah Lawrence theater department, she has portrayed the First Customer in She Loves Me. She is very excited to get her feet wet on the directing side of the table for the first time, and to join the incredible community at Wolf PAC!

Teaching Artist
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Jenn is an award-winning choreographer working in theater and film. She has choreographed over 20 regional theatre productions including The world premiere of Run Bambi Run (Milwaukee Rep)You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Cabaret (Arden Theatre), Titanic the Musical and Ain’t Misbehavin’(Milwaukee Rep). SDCF commission to honor Agnes de Mille at the 2019 Mr. Abbott Award Gala. She is the recipient of the SDCF Breakout Award as well as the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre Choreography.

Assistant Teaching Artist
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After acting at Wolf PAC in camp and mainstage productions since the first grade and into high school, Asher is excited to return as a counselor this time around! Asher has always had a passion for all aspects of the arts and is currently studying video game audio and music technology at Clark University. He is excited to share all that he’s learned about theater and music (mostly through Wolf PAC) with the next generation of campers!

Scenic Painter
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Anna is a freelance carpenter/technical director in Philadelphia. They have interned at the Wilma Theater as a production assistant focused in carpentry, as well as completing an apprenticeship at the Santa Fe Opera as a Stage Crew Apprentice. They have also worked around Philadelphia at the Arden Theater Company, the Wilma Theater, 1812 Productions, Theater Exile, La Salle University, and InterACT to name a few. They are thankful to all of the friends they have made in the area and are very excited to join WolfPAC and make more art with more people.

Teaching Artist
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Aaron Scarberry, a Berks county native, has performed extensively across the United States, Canada, Italy, and China. His operatic credits include roles like Maximillian and the Captain in the Chinese premiere of Candide and Dr. Caius in Falstaff with Bronx Opera. He has also appeared in productions at Opera McGill, including L’Elisir d’Amore, Gianni Schicci, and Little Women. As a concert soloist, Aaron has worked with renowned ensembles like the Philadelphia Orchestra and Shanghai Symphony, and has performed at prestigious venues including Alice Tully Hall, the Kimmel Center, and the Shanghai Symphony Hall. A versatile musician, Aaron is also an accomplished bassoonist and has served as principal bassoonist for the Berks Opera Company and continues to freelance in the US and China. He holds an MM in Opera from McGill University and a BM in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University.

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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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 Anastasia and Oliver, for whom he strives to leave this world better than he found it.

Lighting Designer
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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!

Teaching Artist
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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.

Teaching Artist
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Isabelle is a singing actor and teaching artist passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for students to explore and grow. She teaches with a classical technique and holistic approach, fostering a strong voice-mind-body connection. As a beginner piano instructor, she emphasizes musical joy and foundational theory. Isabelle’s philosophy is that every student is unique and as such, their lessons are tailored to enhance their natural strengths and shore up any areas they would like to work on. A recent Philadelphia transplant, she is an active performer with Opera on Tap and has been a member of the Boston Lyric Opera and BYSO choruses. She received her P.S.C and M.M in Opera at Boston Conservatory. She obtained a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory and a B.A. in International Relations and German Studies from Tufts University. Isabelle is excited to join the Wolf PAC teaching team and to collaborate with its talented students!

Props Designer
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Cole is a Philadelphia based props artisan and designer with a BA in theatre design with a concentration on prop construction and management from DeSales University where they were given the responsibility of holding the position of student props manager/lead artisan for 3 years. They were also honored to receive the USITT YDMT Master Crafts Award for prop design in 2023 during their last year of college. They have since had the opportunity to work on multiple regional and world premieres and are excited to get back to their roots in children theatre with Wolf PAC’s High School Musical Jr.