Youth Program Staff
Central Florida Community Arts’ youth programs are proud to offer a wide variety of job, internship, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year, as well as mentorship programs and compensated professional and artistic development courses for current staff! We believe that our staff and volunteers are an integral part of our community and mission and strive to create opportunities for their growth.
Please email youth@cfcarts.com with any questions.
Youth Theatre Program Staff Development Initiatives
Join CFCArts’ Board Certified Music Therapist, Caroline Del Rey, for an engaging teaching artist development workshop. This interactive course will feature hands-on music interventions to support you as a Teaching Artist with the stressors of classroom teaching in addition to providing you with tools to support the emotional and behavioral development of your students.
Join a series of artistic development experiences led by respected and experienced performing arts professionals in the central Florida community. These experiences will include opportunities to shadow and observe working professionals in various areas of the performing arts sector.
Please email leah@cfcarts.com to indicate interest in any of the production team shadowing opportunities below. Open only to CFCArts youth program staff.
- September 17 – CeCe Teneal’s ICONS, Steinmetz Hall (Dr. Phillips Center)
- October 8 – Broadway on Magnolia, Steinmetz Hall (Dr. Phillips Center)
- November 19 – CFCArts Symphony Orchestra’s Classic(al) Rock, Steinmetz Hall (Dr. Phillips Center)
Current CFCArts Teaching Artists and Youth Staff are welcome to participate in our Mentorship Program. This program is an informal, flexible mentorship program that matches those desiring mentorship with potential mentors to help them achieve their goals as leaders, educators, artists, and community members.
Mentors are given resources such as gift cards to offset the cost of meeting with their mentees, upon request. Mentors and mentees are not compensated or charged for this program.
Open only to CFCArts Teaching Artists and Youth Staff. Email youth@cfcarts.com to register.
Upcoming Youth Theatre Program Staff Opportunities
CFCArts Youth Programs will have several paid Spring positions available for Teaching Artists with positions opening in September. Email leah@cfcarts.com with your performing arts teaching and/or production resume, 2-3 references (names and emails), and availability in September for a virtual interview if interested. Positions will be posted by September 1.
CFCArts Youth Programs are open to interested high school, college, and early career young professionals for unpaid internships and volunteer positions. Email leah@cfcarts.com with a resume or overview of your experience within the performing arts and/or working with children, 1-2 references (names and emails), and availability over the next 2-3 weeks for a virtual interview if interested.
Current Staff
Program Leadership
Originally from Cary, NC, Hayden graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with her BFA in Theatre Arts Education, BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Theatre For Youth, and a minor in vocal music studies. While in college, Hayden was the recipient of an Undergraduate Research in Creative Activities grant and the Outstanding Senior in Theatre Education award. Hayden was also the head drama, musical theatre dance, and acapella counselor for four summers at Keystone Camp for girls in Brevard, NC. Upon her college graduation, she moved down to Florida to participate in the Disney College Program. During her four years of making magic as a cast member, her favorite role was being part of the Animal Science Education team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She’s thankful that she decided to stay in the sunshine state because, otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten the opportunity to become a part of the amazing CFCArts family!
Janisel is so thrilled to be part of the Central Florida Community Arts team! A professional photographer with over ten years of experience from south Florida with a deep love for theatre, music and dance, she is excited to be a production assistant for this upcoming season’s shows! She has worked with dozens of performers and worked with several dance companies including competitions and conventions plus a few concerts. She is very thankful and lucky for this wonderful opportunity to be working at CFCArts!
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, and Other Tales Creative Team
“She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes.” – Kate Spade
Brianna Haufman is a recent UCF graduate and active member of the Central Florida performing arts community. Having graduated with an interdisciplinary studies degree with emphasis in theatre, event management and nonprofit management, she has learned the ins and outs of Orlando nonprofit theatres both on stage and off. Her most memorable achievement was co-directing the Athens Theatre’s first fully-masked summer production of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. during the pandemic for an audience on Zoom. Brianna still works as a teaching artist for various theaters and is currently an assistant director for the youth programs at CFCArts.
Josh is thrilled to be the stage manager for both Sherlock Holmes and Elf the Musical this fall with CFCArts. Recent shows he has stage managed at CFCArts include Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr., and Charlotte’s Web. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Josh has lived in Orlando for two years now. Outside of theatre, he enjoys doing yoga, cooking, and caring for his ever-expanding family of houseplants. He hopes you enjoy all the wonderful performances this season!
Rachel Johnson is thrilled to be back this season with CFCArts. Her previous work with CFCArts includes assistant stage manager for Meet Me in St. Louis. Originally from St. Louis, Rachel holds a technical theatre degree from The University of Missouri – Columbia. She works in stage management with theaters around the Orlando area including Osceola Arts and Marshall Ellis Theater. When not at a theater, she can be found working as a merchandise cast member at Walt Disney World Resort. Rachel is thrilled that you are here today to support these wonderfully talented youth and hopes you enjoy the show!
Janisel is so thrilled to be part of the Central Florida Community Arts team! A professional photographer with over ten years of experience from south Florida with a deep love for theatre, music and dance, she is excited to be a production assistant for this upcoming season’s shows! She has worked with dozens of performers and worked with several dance companies including competitions and conventions plus a few concerts. She is very thankful and lucky for this wonderful opportunity to be working at CFCArts!
Caroline is a board certified music therapist with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music therapy from Florida State University. She has been practicing music therapy for over six years. An Orlando native, she is excited to be back in her hometown practicing music therapy after working in Boston, MA for several years. Caroline has experience working with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention programs and with students of all ages in the public school system. In addition to her music therapy endeavors, Caroline has performed all over the east coast as a vocalist, both as a soloist and in choral and a cappella groups. Caroline could not be more thrilled to be part of the CFCArts music therapy team, SOAH, and the Academy.
Lindsey DeHaen is so proud to be a part of the CFCArts family because of their commitment to diversity and inclusion; not only as a teaching artist, but also as a parent whose child has found a home at CFCArts! She grew up on stages and in studios as a dancer and singer and trained at AMDA in NYC. She is a former Disney cast member and some of her favorite memories there are the special moments bringing children on stage during Festival of the Lion King. She spent a decade as a pediatric RN until life finally came full circle, and she found that her true passion is for nurturing the whole child. Her mission is to meet children where they are and through the arts give them an avenue to connect to their hearts, minds, and personal experiences and have them leave as more confident little humans ready to explore the world.
Originally from New York, Trisha started dancing at age three. She received her BFA in Theatre Performance from Valdosta State University of Georgia. She went on to perform in Regional theaters up and down the East Coast before moving across the country to San Diego. There, she directed and choreographed musicals such as: TARZAN, Seussical the Musical, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, and Mamma Mia with San Diego Junior Theatre and Center Stage Productions. She is excited to join the CFCArts Family!
Renee’ received a Masters of Nonprofit Management, Graduate Arts Management Certificate and Bachelors of Arts from the University of Central Florida. She loves her “Black and Gold” Knights! Renee’ enjoys playing clarinet and saxophone, singing, painting, traveling and Disney! Her husband and children also share a love for performing. Her three children have been members of the CFCArts Youth Theatre Program for several years with two being alumni and her youngest a current performer. Through the years, Renee’ has taught general music preK-8, chorus, drama, musical theatre, band, and photography. Currently, Renee’ adores teaching at Galileo Gifted School in Sanford and is excited to be a Teaching Artist for the CFCArts family.
Alexis Carlson (Ms. Lexi) is delighted to be joining the Parent Panel at CFCArts. Her previous roles with CFCArts have been a Community Choir member, Classroom Assistant for Disney’s Moana Jr., Assistant Teaching Artist for Meet Me In St. Louis, and Assistant Teaching Artist for the Music Exploration class. She is currently a full time mother to Declan, Dylan and baby London (born 12/14/21) and wife to Carl. They also share a home with their dog Tinka and cats Archie and Ozzy. Alexis began singing, dancing, and acting in plays and musicals in preschool and performed consistently throughout her childhood. Favorite roles include: Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and Polly in Crazy for You. She attended New World School of the Arts in Miami for high school as a Musical Theatre major, received a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Florida State University in Tallahassee and a Musical Theatre performance degree from the London School of Musical Theatre. Through that experience she was able to audition and perform in a West End original musical comedy called RSVP ASAP. After moving back from London she continued performing in musicals in Miami, FL and really found true enjoyment performing for and teaching children. Since moving to Orlando and becoming a mother, her performing days have been mostly for her children at home but she loves watching her children and her sweet students blossom in their productions at CFCArts. She looks forward to helping with many more productions with CFCArts in the future.
Kendall is excited to begin working with youth theatre at CFCArts. Kendall is a Central Florida native who taught high school English for six years while obtaining her Master of Arts degree in English: Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies from UCF. She is passionate about literature, theatre, and working with students. After transitioning to a career in marketing, she is grateful for the opportunity to connect with students again and support her Central Florida community.
A Michigan native, Patrick Lienemann received his B.A. in stage management from Wayne State University in 2015 after serving in the United States Army as a combat medic. His experience includes design and operation for lighting, audio, management, technical direction, special effects, pyrotechnics, scenic, labor, and various other roles over the years. Highlights include Walt Disney World special events, Universal Studios nighttime spectaculars, SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, founding The Underground (an “Emerging Artist Initiative” with Wayne State University), working with touring acts such as J. Cole, Lindsey Sterling, and Usher, and brewing a great cup of coffee whenever one is needed. Patrick has had a passion for the arts for as long as he can remember, performing and creating from a young age. Patrick is currently the technical coordinator for CFCArts, designing and overseeing production for the Children & Youth Arts Programs.
David is a Florida native and currently a student in the BFA Design and Technology Program within the University of Central Florida. His work can be seen on Theatre UCF stage as Lead Carpenter for the shows: First Date, Welcome to the Moon, Wolves, Fabulation, Indecent, Shrek, Affinity Lunch Minutes. More work on Eastern Florida State College’s stage in A Comedy of Errors (Prop Master), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scenic Chairman). He has done additional work with The Ensemble Company (Scenic Assistant), Project Spotlight (Scenic Designer/Technician), Florida Theatrical Associations (Spot Operator), Intl Fringe Festival of Central Florida (Audio Engineer), Eastside Christan Church (Audio Operator). David has been a part of theatre most of his life and loves every aspect. He has worn many hats performing and working backstage. He is excited to work with CFCArts for the first time.
Meagan is an Orlando native and theme park enthusiast. She is set to graduate from Valencia College with a degree in Theatre Design and hopes to pursue a career in prop and set building for the local theme parks or film production. She is a Celtic Football supporter and animal lover, and spends free time creating or traveling.
Born in Myrtle Beach, SC and growing up in Tampa, Valarie has been calling Orlando home since 2019 after receiving her B.A. in theatre and graphic design from Coastal Carolina University where she focused in projection design and scenic painting. Her experience covers video, lighting, pyrotechnics, costuming, and scenic with highlights including EPCOT’s Illuminations, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, and working on Orlando Magic’s broadcast team. Valarie currently freelances in the Central Florida area specializing in video and lighting for live events, but maintains a passion for traditional theatre. Returning to CFCArts this season after serving as Lighting Designer for Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, she is excited to continue collaborating with the amazing creative teams.
Sara is a high school senior at Orlando Christian Prep. This is her fifth season at Central Florida Community Arts. Other credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. at CFCArts, and Stage Manager for Native Voices at PlayWrights Roundtable. She has acted and assistant directed for Flood Insurance, was Stage Manager for The Answerer, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, and Snow White, and was Production Manager for Mary Poppins, all at Orlando Christian Prep. She is also the President of Thespian Troupe 8757 where she competes at Florida Thespian District and State competitions.
Jana is a student at the University of Central Florida and has been costuming for several years. Jana has been involved in theatre from the age of eight with no plans to stop. This is Jana’s first production with CFCArts and wishes the cast and crew a wonderful experience!
Alison is a graduate of University of Central Florida with a BA in Theatre Studies. Her love of theater started young, and she moved on to be part of the International Thespian Society in High School, and National Theatre Honor Society at Florida Atlantic University. She is returning for her third season with CFCArts, having started off as an intern and an Assistant Teaching Artist for the Youth Theatre Program. Alison has done costumes and wardrobe for multiple CFCArts productions including The 39 Steps, The Sound of Music, and Matilda. Alison would like to thank CFCArts’ continuous support and wonderful programs that enrich children in the arts and provide amazing opportunities for all ages.
Virginia is glad to be returning to Central Florida Community Arts for the second time, after working on their recent production of Charlotte’s Web. In March, she ran a follow spot during Orlando Rep’s performances of Pete the Cat. In May, at the 2022 Orlando International Fringe Festival’s Brown Venue, she was responsible for the lighting, audio, props, and special effects for eight different shows. Virginia worked as a Walt Disney World entertainment technician at shows in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios.
Grace is going into their senior year at Lake Nona High School and they are so excited to be a spot op and stage hand for Central Florida Community Arts. This is their first season at CFCArts some other credits include lighting designer for Lake Nona High School’s production of Clue, and assistant lighting designer for Lake Nona High school’s productions of Romeo and Juliet and Little Women. They are currently the lighting designer for Lake Nona High School’s fall production of Into the Woods. They have always loved the performing arts and she is so excited to be inspiring that same love of performing arts in others.
Tommy is thrilled to be the part of the CFCArts team! From being in symphonic band, choirs and later theater arts, performing has always been a part of his life in some way. He found his true passion in working behind the scenes helping bring productions to life. I am so happy to bring my passion for not only the arts but as an operator to help make the Patron experience the best it can be.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Creative Team
Sara is a high school senior at Orlando Christian Prep. This is her fifth season at Central Florida Community Arts. Other credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. at CFCArts, and Stage Manager for Native Voices at PlayWrights Roundtable. She has acted and assistant directed for Flood Insurance, was Stage Manager for The Answerer, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, and Snow White, and was Production Manager for Mary Poppins, all at Orlando Christian Prep. She is also the President of Thespian Troupe 8757 where she competes at Florida Thespian District and State competitions.
B.A., Theatre, Florida Southern College and M.A. Theatre, University of South Carolina; private voice lessons for seven years and studied for two and a half years at the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. She has taught Theatre History I and II, History of the American Musical, and American Playwrights at the collegiate level and creative dramatics workshops for kindergarten up through high school. At CFCArts she is an outreach teacher and directs outreach summer camps. Wendy has worked professionally as a Stage Manager for Walt Disney World and Company Manager for the Asolo Touring Theatre in Sarasota, FL. Wendy spent a year working with the Educational Shakespeare Company in Belfast, Northern Ireland, using Shakespeare and film to work with ex-prisoners and the marginalized community. She specializes in Shakespeare, audition prep, acting, as well as foreign accent training. Her favorite role played: Katisha in The Mikado.
Monica Cross is a playwright and dramaturg in northwestern Wisconsin. She earned her Master of Letters and MFA in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin University in 2012 and 2013, respectively. She also holds a B.A. in English from New College of Florida, which she received in 2010. She has worked in theatre as a director, designer, actor, and educator. Her areas of focus include Shakespearean adaptation, mythology, and science fiction. She has been a dramaturg for the American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp, as well as a freelance dramaturg for new play development. Her ten-minute play On Robots and Raindrops, which was a part of the New Play Development Workshop at ATHE in 2021, was published in 2022 in Ten-Minute Play Festival, Volume Four: 2018 – 2021 by Theatre Odyssey. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. More about her work can be found at MonicaCross.com.
Born in Myrtle Beach, SC and growing up in Tampa, Valarie has been calling Orlando home since 2019 after receiving her B.A. in theatre and graphic design from Coastal Carolina University where she focused in projection design and scenic painting. Her experience covers video, lighting, pyrotechnics, costuming, and scenic with highlights including EPCOT’s Illuminations, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, and working on Orlando Magic’s broadcast team. Valarie currently freelances in the Central Florida area specializing in video and lighting for live events, but maintains a passion for traditional theatre. Returning to CFCArts this season after serving as Lighting Designer for Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, she is excited to continue collaborating with the amazing creative teams.
“She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes.” – Kate Spade
Virginia is glad to be returning to Central Florida Community Arts for the second time, after working on their recent production of Charlotte’s Web. In March, she ran a follow spot during Orlando Rep’s performances of Pete the Cat. In May, at the 2022 Orlando International Fringe Festival’s Brown Venue, she was responsible for the lighting, audio, props, and special effects for eight different shows. Virginia worked as a Walt Disney World entertainment technician at shows in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios.
Tommy is thrilled to be the part of the CFCArts team! From being in symphonic band, choirs and later theater arts, performing has always been a part of his life in some way. He found his true passion in working behind the scenes helping bring productions to life. I am so happy to bring my passion for not only the arts but as an operator to help make the Patron experience the best it can be.
Elf the Musical Creative Team
Josh is thrilled to be the stage manager for both Sherlock Holmes and Elf the Musical this fall with CFCArts. Recent shows he has stage managed at CFCArts include Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr., and Charlotte’s Web. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Josh has lived in Orlando for two years now. Outside of theatre, he enjoys doing yoga, cooking, and caring for his ever-expanding family of houseplants. He hopes you enjoy all the wonderful performances this season!
Rachel Johnson is thrilled to be back this season with CFCArts. Her previous work with CFCArts includes assistant stage manager for Meet Me in St. Louis. Originally from St. Louis, Rachel holds a technical theatre degree from The University of Missouri – Columbia. She works in stage management with theaters around the Orlando area including Osceola Arts and Marshall Ellis Theater. When not at a theater, she can be found working as a merchandise cast member at Walt Disney World Resort. Rachel is thrilled that you are here today to support these wonderfully talented youth and hopes you enjoy the show!
Sara is a high school senior at Orlando Christian Prep. This is her fifth season at Central Florida Community Arts. Other credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. at CFCArts, and Stage Manager for Native Voices at PlayWrights Roundtable. She has acted and assistant directed for Flood Insurance, was Stage Manager for The Answerer, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, and Snow White, and was Production Manager for Mary Poppins, all at Orlando Christian Prep. She is also the President of Thespian Troupe 8757 where she competes at Florida Thespian District and State competitions.
Renee’ received a Masters of Nonprofit Management, Graduate Arts Management Certificate and Bachelors of Arts from the University of Central Florida. She loves her “Black and Gold” Knights! Renee’ enjoys playing clarinet and saxophone, singing, painting, traveling and Disney! Her husband and children also share a love for performing. Her three children have been members of the CFCArts Youth Theatre Program for several years with two being alumni and her youngest a current performer. Through the years, Renee’ has taught general music preK-8, chorus, drama, musical theatre, band, and photography. Currently, Renee’ adores teaching at Galileo Gifted School in Sanford and is excited to be a Teaching Artist for the CFCArts family.
Magen is currently a junior theatre studies major and sociology minor at the University of Central Florida. At Central Florida Community Arts, She has previously been an Assistant Teaching Artist for Disney’s Frozen Jr. and Rock On! and an Assistant Stage Manager for The 39 Steps and A Christmas Carol. When not at CFCArts or school, Magen works at Universal Orlando Resort as a performer and attractions attendant.
Caroline is a board certified music therapist with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music therapy from Florida State University. She has been practicing music therapy for over six years. An Orlando native, she is excited to be back in her hometown practicing music therapy after working in Boston, MA for several years. Caroline has experience working with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention programs and with students of all ages in the public school system. In addition to her music therapy endeavors, Caroline has performed all over the east coast as a vocalist, both as a soloist and in choral and a cappella groups. Caroline could not be more thrilled to be part of the CFCArts music therapy team, SOAH, and the Academy.
B.A., Theatre, Florida Southern College and M.A. Theatre, University of South Carolina; private voice lessons for seven years and studied for two and a half years at the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. She has taught Theatre History I and II, History of the American Musical, and American Playwrights at the collegiate level and creative dramatics workshops for kindergarten up through high school. At CFCArts she is an outreach teacher and directs outreach summer camps. Wendy has worked professionally as a Stage Manager for Walt Disney World and Company Manager for the Asolo Touring Theatre in Sarasota, FL. Wendy spent a year working with the Educational Shakespeare Company in Belfast, Northern Ireland, using Shakespeare and film to work with ex-prisoners and the marginalized community. She specializes in Shakespeare, audition prep, acting, as well as foreign accent training. Her favorite role played: Katisha in The Mikado.
Alexandra Luxenburg is originally from Canton Ohio. She moved to Florida three years ago for a Disney college program and ended up falling in love with Florida. She is now a senior theatre major at the University of Central Florida as well as working at Disney. She has been performing in theatre since she was 10 years old and recently discovered that she has a passion for not only acting but teaching/directing children’s theatre as well! She has teaching and acting experience in both Florida and Ohio and is enjoying her time with CFCArts!
Alexis Carlson (Ms. Lexi) is delighted to be joining the Parent Panel at CFCArts. Her previous roles with CFCArts have been a Community Choir member, Classroom Assistant for Disney’s Moana Jr., Assistant Teaching Artist for Meet Me In St. Louis, and Assistant Teaching Artist for the Music Exploration class. She is currently a full time mother to Declan, Dylan and baby London (born 12/14/21) and wife to Carl. They also share a home with their dog Tinka and cats Archie and Ozzy. Alexis began singing, dancing, and acting in plays and musicals in preschool and performed consistently throughout her childhood. Favorite roles include: Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and Polly in Crazy for You. She attended New World School of the Arts in Miami for high school as a Musical Theatre major, received a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Florida State University in Tallahassee and a Musical Theatre performance degree from the London School of Musical Theatre. Through that experience she was able to audition and perform in a West End original musical comedy called RSVP ASAP. After moving back from London she continued performing in musicals in Miami, FL and really found true enjoyment performing for and teaching children. Since moving to Orlando and becoming a mother, her performing days have been mostly for her children at home but she loves watching her children and her sweet students blossom in their productions at CFCArts. She looks forward to helping with many more productions with CFCArts in the future.
Kendall is excited to begin working with youth theatre at CFCArts. Kendall is a Central Florida native who taught high school English for six years while obtaining her Master of Arts degree in English: Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies from UCF. She is passionate about literature, theatre, and working with students. After transitioning to a career in marketing, she is grateful for the opportunity to connect with students again and support her Central Florida community.
David is a Florida native and currently a student in the BFA Design and Technology Program within the University of Central Florida. His work can be seen on Theatre UCF stage as Lead Carpenter for the shows: First Date, Welcome to the Moon, Wolves, Fabulation, Indecent, Shrek, Affinity Lunch Minutes. More work on Eastern Florida State College’s stage in A Comedy of Errors (Prop Master), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scenic Chairman). He has done additional work with The Ensemble Company (Scenic Assistant), Project Spotlight (Scenic Designer/Technician), Florida Theatrical Associations (Spot Operator), Intl Fringe Festival of Central Florida (Audio Engineer), Eastside Christan Church (Audio Operator). David has been a part of theatre most of his life and loves every aspect. He has worn many hats performing and working backstage. He is excited to work with CFCArts for the first time.
Meagan is an Orlando native and theme park enthusiast. She is set to graduate from Valencia College with a degree in Theatre Design and hopes to pursue a career in prop and set building for the local theme parks or film production. She is a Celtic Football supporter and animal lover, and spends free time creating or traveling.
Born in Myrtle Beach, SC and growing up in Tampa, Valarie has been calling Orlando home since 2019 after receiving her B.A. in theatre and graphic design from Coastal Carolina University where she focused in projection design and scenic painting. Her experience covers video, lighting, pyrotechnics, costuming, and scenic with highlights including EPCOT’s Illuminations, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, and working on Orlando Magic’s broadcast team. Valarie currently freelances in the Central Florida area specializing in video and lighting for live events, but maintains a passion for traditional theatre. Returning to CFCArts this season after serving as Lighting Designer for Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, she is excited to continue collaborating with the amazing creative teams.
Virginia is glad to be returning to Central Florida Community Arts for the second time, after working on their recent production of Charlotte’s Web. In March, she ran a follow spot during Orlando Rep’s performances of Pete the Cat. In May, at the 2022 Orlando International Fringe Festival’s Brown Venue, she was responsible for the lighting, audio, props, and special effects for eight different shows. Virginia worked as a Walt Disney World entertainment technician at shows in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios.
Alison is a graduate of University of Central Florida with a BA in Theatre Studies. Her love of theater started young, and she moved on to be part of the International Thespian Society in High School, and National Theatre Honor Society at Florida Atlantic University. She is returning for her third season with CFCArts, having started off as an intern and an Assistant Teaching Artist for the Youth Theatre Program. Alison has done costumes and wardrobe for multiple CFCArts productions including The 39 Steps, The Sound of Music, and Matilda. Alison would like to thank CFCArts’ continuous support and wonderful programs that enrich children in the arts and provide amazing opportunities for all ages.
Tommy is thrilled to be the part of the CFCArts team! From being in symphonic band, choirs and later theater arts, performing has always been a part of his life in some way. He found his true passion in working behind the scenes helping bring productions to life. I am so happy to bring my passion for not only the arts but as an operator to help make the Patron experience the best it can be.