
Leadership

Betsy Wolf
Co-Executive Director
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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's role as co-Executive Director focuses on the artistic programming, overseeing and working closely with our stellar full-time staff. Her love of education and passion for theater are beautifully entwined in her work here, a position she is so honored to fill.
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.
Sarah Wittwer
Co-Executive Director
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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. Sarah is a strong advocate for the arts as an agent for change and believes that theatre has the power to help build confidence and aid in countless aspects of young performer’s 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 our community through the incredible power of theatre.
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.
Senior Staff
Jamie Amen
Marketing Director
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Jamie has worn many creative hats in the Philadelphia area — Graphic Designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Director — and has been proudly part of the Wolf PAC family since 2009. Long before stepping into her full-time role, she partnered with the team as a freelance designer, crafting eye-catching marketing materials that helped tell Wolf PAC’s story.
Her connection to Wolf PAC runs deep: both of her adult daughters grew up in its classes, lessons, performances, and camps, and still cherish the lifelong friendships they built here.
Now as Marketing Director (and the designer behind this very website!), Jamie is thrilled to channel her passion into celebrating the magic of Wolf PAC every day. Surrounded by inspiring theatre professionals, dedicated families, and — most importantly — our incredible students who light up the building the moment they arrive, she couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling place to create.
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!
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.
Amy Brower
Artist in Residence Director
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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 Director, 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!
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!
Janine Merolla
Artistic Director
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Janine graduated with her masters in Theatre Education from Emerson College in 2011 and moved to Philadelphia where she became a teaching artist with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Theatre Horizon, Walnut St Theatre, First Person Arts and the Wilma. As Education Director at Wolf PAC, she held fast to the notion that theatre education should be at the forefront of all programming at Wolf PAC. Now, in her role of Artistic Director, she will continue to develop the performance programs for the multitude of talented young people in our community!
As Artistic Director, Janine envisions the Wolf PAC main stage performance season: choosing all shows, hiring and delegating to staff, and managing over a dozen shows every year! She creates fun and educational performance opportunities for our students from 1st grade through 12th!
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.

Management & Administrative Staff

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Elliot Colahan
Business Assistant
Box Office Manager
he/himElliot 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!
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Damien Figueras
Production Manager
he/himDamien 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
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Conlee Northcutt
Costume Coordinator
she/herConlee 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.
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Mallory Rieger
Associate Artistic Director
Assistant Camp Director
she/herMallory 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.
The Team
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Dave Allison
Teaching Artist
he/himDave 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.
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Julianna Babb
Teaching Artist
she/herJulianna 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!
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Rachel Beiswenger
Teaching Artist
she/herRachel 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.
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Chloe Braden
Scenic Carpenter
Teaching Artist
they/themChloe 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.
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Maggie Brennan
Teaching Artist
they/themMaggie 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!
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Jael Brown
Teaching Artist
she/herJael 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.
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Genevieve Bruce
Teaching Artist
she/herGenevieve 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.
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Madeline Burk
Teaching Artist
she/herMadeline 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.
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Dorothy Cardella
Teaching Artist
she/herDorothy 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!
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Erin Coffman
Teaching Artist
she/herErin 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.
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Sarah Court
Scenic Painter
she/herSarah 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.
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Chantel Thea Cumberbatch
Teaching Artist
she/herChantel 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.
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Tara Cunliffe
Props Designer
she/herTara 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!
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Jack Denman
Teaching Artist
he/himJack 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.
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Clare Devlin
Sound Designer
she/herClare 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.
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Molly Diane
Set & Props Designer
they/sheMolly’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.
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Toto Dobbs
Teaching Artist
he/theyToto 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.
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Nicholas Ecker
Teaching Artist
he/himNic 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.
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Mason Emmert
Teaching Artist
he/theyMason 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!
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Ophelia Evans
Sound Designer
they/themOphelia 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.
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Pat Festa
Teaching Artist
he/himPat 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.
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Josephine Genuardi
Costume Designer
she/herJosephine 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!
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Victoria Gill-Gomez
Set Designer
they/themVictoria 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.
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Steve Harding
Teaching Artist
he/himSteve 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!
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Sandra Hartman
Teaching Artist
she/herSandra 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.
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Lydia Hassell
Teaching Artist
she/herLydia 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.
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Jordan Hayes
Teaching Artist
she/herJordan 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!
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Jaime Jarrett
Teaching Artist
they/heJaime is a Philadelphia/NYC-based musical theater writer and educator. Jaime has developed their work at institutions across the country, including The National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Northwestern University, 5th Avenue Theatre, The Ucross Foundation, and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theatre. Jaime is a writer in Playbill’s Songwriter’s Series, and has been featured at Playbill Pride in Times Square. They have served on music direction teams at The Public Theatre, Soho Rep, NYU’s Playwrights Horizons Downtown, New York Stage & Film, and The University of the Arts. Jaime recently graduated from Temple University with their MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration, where they premiered two original musicals and taught undergraduate courses in Lyric Writing and Queer Theatre.
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Teal Knight
Costume Designer
she/herTeal 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.
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Lauren Krigel
Teaching Artist
she/herLauren 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!
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Tess Kunik
Teaching Artist
she/herTess 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!
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Georgia La Rue
Teaching Artist
she/herGeorgia 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.
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Meredith Leon
Teaching Artist
she/herMeredith 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!
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Sarah Mackus
Teaching Artist
she/herSarah 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!
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Anna Meyer
Teaching Artist
she/herAnna 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.
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Calla Nelles-Sager
Costume Designer
they/sheCalla is a Brooklyn raised, Philadelphia based, costume designer, director, playwright, and educator. She holds a BA in Theatre Studies from Wellesley College, and her work has been seen throughout the east coast. Recently she has worked with The Arden, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Soho Shakespeare Company, among others. When away from the theatre they spend their time walking their enormous dog, crafting, and learning new skills in the kitchen. She’s so excited to be joining the Wolf Pac team!
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Nikki Moscony
Teaching Artist
she/herNikki 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!
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Sam Nagel
Photographer
he/himOriginally 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!
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Ethan Paone
Lighting Designer
he/himEthan 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.
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Jenn Rose
Teaching Artist
she/herJenn 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.
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Bless Rudsill
Lighting Designer
he/himBless is a queer philadelphia based lighting designer who aims to use light as a malleable ethereal material in order to explore the spiritual nuances of the human condition. Bless wishes to pursue the more primal aspects of being human, and highlights light's influence on our more subconscious experiences. However, in transforming light through different mediums, he aims to not only open paths to understanding his own perspective, but also the perspective of those around him.
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Anna Ryabova
Scenic Painter
They/ThemAnna 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.
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Abhi Taranath
Teaching Artist
he/himAbhi 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!
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Nina Vitek
Teaching Artist
they/themNina 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.
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Jillian Warner
Costume Designer
she/herJillian 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.
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Isabelle Zeledon
Teaching Artist
she/herIsabelle 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!

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