Hi, my name is Nina! I am currently pursuing a degree in Vocal Music Education at Stetson University. I have been involved in musical theatre since middle school, and have made amazing friends and memories. This is my first year working for TPAC, and I’m looking forward to helping TPAC continue to be a fun, safe and inspiring learning environment for its students.

Michaela is thrilled to be returning for her second summer at TPAC! Michaela is a teaching artist, director, and music director currently based in Boston, MA. She is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Music, with concentrations in directing and choral conducting. Michaela currently teaches musical theatre classes, coaches private voice lessons, conducts a children’s choir, and works as an early childhood educator. This fall she will be attending Emerson College to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre. Michaela believes that the arts can be used to help students build confidence by learning about themselves and the world around them, and she is thrilled to work for a studio (TPAC) that perfectly embodies this goal!

John has been teaching voice at The Performing Arts Connection since 2007.  He holds a B.A. in music theory/composition and vocal performance and a minor in French language from Haverford College.  In 2008, JB became the music director for the recording group "Girl Authority," that performed at venues nationwide and sold over 100,000 albums.  He has also been an active music director and pianist for various community theater companies in the Metrowest area.  JB currently works at The Rivers School where he is the Assistant Head of Middle School, directs the Middle School Select Chorus, and music directs the school productions. When not teaching, you can find JB singing first tenor in his semi-professional a cappella group, "Redline," golfing, and enjoying quality time with his three boys, James, Miles and Lucas.

Jess is so excited to be returning to the TPAC team this summer! She has been a TPAC student since she was nine years old and has been dancing since she was three. Some of her favorite roles have been Jane in Mary Poppins, Sophie in Mamma Mia!, and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Entering her sophomore year of college, Jess is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Education. She looks forward to helping students grow as people and performers as they put on amazing productions, and having fun at TPAC with everyone! Woo!

Tyler is an actor and teaching artist originally from the Pacific Northwest. From production intern to music director to stage director, Tyler has had a passion for arts education since he was a teenager. Tyler has taught and facilitated with Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Stroum Jewish Community Center, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Book-It Repertory Theatre and Pacific Lutheran University. Additionally, Tyler was a founding faculty member at Building Voices of the Future, a seasonal vocal performance intensive created with his fellow NYU graduates. He holds an MM in Vocal Performance: Music Theatre from New York University as well as a BFA in Acting/Directing from Pacific Lutheran University. Outside of arts education, Tyler enjoys a performing arts career as an actor and playwright. He believes there is power, joy, and community in the arts, and he is so excited to be sharing this summer with TPAC.

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Rachel is an accomplished performer and teacher whose passion for the arts is matched only by her passion for teaching. Ms. Hamilton holds undergraduate degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Anna Maria College as well as a Master of Music in Opera and Graduate Performance Diploma from Longy Conservatory. Ms. Hamilton is a graduate of the German for Singers Language Immersion Program at Middlebury College and a Certified Teaching Artist. Through her 10+ years of collaboration with children and families, she has witnessed first-hand the positive impact and active outlet that the arts facilitate. This is Ms. Hamilton’s second summer at TPAC and she is very enthusiastic to once again collaborate with such positive and supportive colleagues whose core values align with her own philosophy of education.

Darcy is thrilled to be back at TPAC this summer! She recently graduated Boston University Wheelock with her Ed.M. in Special Education and previously received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Brandeis University. As a former TPAC student herself, she is honored to get to be a part of such a positive and powerful atmosphere again. She likes to think her official TPAC title would be a “Swing,” as she has previously taken on many roles at TPAC including costume coordinator, substitute teaching, co-running birthday parties and school vacation workshops, directing the youth musical Newsies Jr., and was a camp counselor back in 2018! When she isn’t working at TPAC, she is a Special Education teacher in Newton and enjoys baking, crafting, and playing with her pets. 

Originally from the Seattle area, Sarah has taught around the United States and in France. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, and has performed at a variety of regional venues including the Seattle Opera, Benaroya Hall, the Orlando Shakes, and the Dr Phillips Center. She has taught at theaters, arts programs, community centers, daycares, schools, and preschools, with students as young as 2 and as old as 97. Sarah adores the incredible TPAC community, making great memories with students and staff, and collaborating on fantastic productions. She can't wait to keep the woo going in Season 17!

Zoe is so excited to be back for her 6th TPAC summer!! Zoe has a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Hartt School, along with a Masters in Theatre Education from Emerson College. Before teaching, Zoe performed around the world as a professional actor and a member of the Actors Equity Association. Some of her favorite roles include Ariel in Footloose, Elle in Legally Blonde, Doralee in 9 to 5, Mayzie in Seussical, Delee in Smokey Joes Cafe, Lina Lamont in Singing in the Rain, Sally in Cabaret, and as a MainStage performer for Disney Cruise Lines. Zoe currently works at The Rivers School as a Musical Theatre/Dance teacher and director/choreographer. Before that, she taught at TPAC and Starline Academy as a musical theatre teacher and director. Let’s go TPAC summer, WOO! 

A lifelong musician, Hannah is a versatile music educator, performer, and music director in the Greater Boston Area. She holds a B.A. in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH). In addition to music directing for TPAC's Summer Theater Workshops since 2018, Hannah has music directed various programs for the Create. Inspire. Change Theater Company (Boston, MA), Piano Monster Festivals (Plymouth, NH), The Flying Monkey Summer Theater Workshops (Plymouth, NH), the Circle Program (Plymouth, NH), and the Educational Theater Collaborative (Plymouth, NH). Hannah has been teaching and coaching voice, piano, and music appreciation to all ages and levels all over New England both in-person and virtually since 2013.

Along with teaching, Hannah has performed in various venues all over New England. Hannah is an active member at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross (Boston, MA), and she sings for the High Holy Days at Temple Beth Shalom (Needham, MA). She has also performed with Night Song (Cambridge, MA), the Community College of Rhode Island Chamber Singers (Warwick, RI), Peacham Congregational Church (Peacham, VT), Saint John the Evangelist Church (Cambridge, MA), Saint Joseph’s Cathedral (Manchester, NH), New Hampshire Master Chorale (Concord, NH), TIGER Theater (Plymouth, NH), Educational Theater Collaborative (Plymouth, NH), and St. Martins Theater (New Brunswick, Canada).

Emily is so excited to be returning to TPAC for the summer! Emily danced at Acton Boxborough Dance Center for 15 years, starting at age four. She studied all forms of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, and pointe. In fifth grade, she joined their competition team and was a teaching assistant throughout high school. At AB Regional High School, she received a TAMY nomination for her work in “Mary Poppins”, and played Belle in “Beauty and the Beast.” Emily has a B.A. in Dance and Theatre from Muhlenberg College, with concentrations in Education, Choreography, and Performance Studies. She has just completed a wonderful year of teaching dance and musical theater classes at TPAC, Acton Boxborough Dance Center, and Dancing Arts Academy. She also continues to perform with Dance Works Boston, a Boston-based dance company. Emily strives to create inclusive and engaging classes and shows that foster a love of performance. She cannot wait to get moving with everyone!

Katie is enthusiastic about joining the staff at The Performing Arts Connection as the Office Manager. She joins us from Native Plant Trust (Garden in the Woods), where she served as the Administrative Coordinator for three years. Working at the Garden sparked an interest in environmental issues and protecting the region’s native flora and fauna, and she plans to continue educating herself about conservation. Prior to that she was employed at Quadrum Gallery, a gallery featuring a carefully curated collection of designer jewelry, for twelve years. There she was able to indulge in her love of gemstones and all things sparkly. Her favorite part of working at Quadrum was meeting interesting artists and making personal connections with clients. Katie has two daughters ages 11 and 14, and is a proud dance mom! She has made her home in Framingham for the past 20 years after earning a degree at Framingham State University, studying Art History and Museum Studies. When she is not working she can be found traveling in her camper with her husband and girls, enjoying nature, or curled up with a good book. She is most looking forward to working at TPAC to learn more about the arts of dance and theater, and to watch children discover their own passions and thrive.

Kellie is excited to join the TPAC team this summer!  Kellie is from Stoughton, MA and her love of theater began at age 6 when she was cast as Molly in Annie.  Kellie has a BS from Boston University and a Masters from Emmanuel College in Elementary Education with a minor in music education.   Kellie is a 5th grade teacher at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton where she also runs the drama club.  Kellie has performed and taught at many different community theaters and schools all over southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, working from ages 3 and up.  Kellie is looking forward to a great summer with TPAC!

Cooper is a music director, accompanist, educator, and performer originally from Northern Virginia. They are currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee in Boston, MA. A lifelong performer and musician, Cooper has been performing and playing piano since the age of 8. He has music directed and directed at Boston Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, and Emerson College, as well as music directing at the world renowned French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts. They love to share the gift and excitement of music and theater with other artists, young and old alike. He is so excited to be joining TPAC this summer!

Abbie is a dancer, choreographer, and educator from Dudley, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Salem State University where she earned a BA in Dance with a concentration in Hip Hop and a certificate in Dance Education. Her choreography has been performed at the Salem Arts Festival, the Salem State Dance Film Festival and at Onstage 360 in Boston, Ma. She also has been featured in a Boston Globe article about creating art during the pandemic.  Abbie found a love of dance and performing at a young age where she danced with Canty Dance Centre and went on to be a part of the nationally-recognized show choir, Shepherd Hill “Fantasy” where she was the youngest dance captain in the program’s history. Additionally, She has trained at the internationally acclaimed Bates Dance Festival where she studied under Courtney Jones, Yvonne Hernadez and Brittany Engel-Adams. Abbie was a member of the award-winning, Emmanuel College Dance Team where she worked with Yiota “YoYio” Zeitinidis. Currently, Abbie is a member of The Concept Artists who have recently performed in Boston, New Jersey, Providence, and New Haven. When she’s not performing or teaching, she can be found continuing to train in various styles in the Boston area.

Erica grew up in Tampa, FL beginning her dance training at the age of 10, and after moving to Saugerties, New York at the age of 13, began to study under the direction of Scarlett Fiero at Saugerties Ballet Center. She joined Ulster Ballet Company and performed in the annual “Festival of Dance” and “A Christmas Carol” from 2013-2016. Throughout her pre-professional training she attended numerous summer programs including Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive, Next Generation Ballet, Boston Ballet, The Rock School for Dance Education, New York State Summer School of the Arts, and Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet. She chose to further her dance studies in 2016 at The Hartt School in Hartford,

CT, and graduated in 2020 with a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy. While in school, she performed and learned works by Jose Limon, Gabrielle Lamb, George Balanchine, Claudia Schreier, Debra Collins Ryder, and various classical works by Marius Petipa. In December of 2018, she was a guest artist in Ballet Hartford’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah”. In the summer of 2019, she attended the Henny Jurriëns Studio Summer Intensive in Amsterdam, Netherlands for two weeks, where she took workshop classes by renowned artists and teachers. She completed a Ballet Pedagogy internship in her junior and senior year with The Hartt School Community Division under the mentorship of director Sarkis Kaltaktchian. As a part of her senior capstone project, Erica choreographed a contemporary work titled “Who You Once Were”, which was chosen to represent The Hartt School at the American College Dance Association. After graduating, she has taught in both recreational and competitive dance programs throughout Connecticut. Erica is grateful to be able to spread her passion for dance and the arts through teaching, and seeing her students shine and blossom. She is looking forward to being a part of the TPAC summer faculty, and can’t wait to choreograph and make some fun memories this summer!

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