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Acting

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

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Acting | Dance | Piano | Voice

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

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Acting | Piano | Voice

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

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Acting | Voice

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

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Acting | Piano | Voice

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

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Acting | Guitar | Ukulele | Voice

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

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Acting | Voice | Piano

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

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Acting | Voice

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

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Acting | Dance | Voice

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

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Piano | Voice

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

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Piano | Guitar | Ukulele | Voice

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

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Acting | Dance

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

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Acting | Dance | Voice

Lexi has a Master of Art in Theatre from Villanova University (2017). She completed her undergrad at University of the Arts to receive a Bachelor of Music with a Minor in Musical Theatre (2014). She has been teaching voice lessons in the greater Philadelphia area since 2014. She uses a classical vocal technique and foundation and applies it to any genre of music. Lexi is best known for her technique in expanding and growing her students’ belt, and assisting them in navigating their mixed voice. If you’re looking for that classic music theatre sound, she is the teacher for you! Lexi is a ballet, tap, and jazz trained dancer who began dancing at the age of 2! She is also known for her social media persona “thefatingenue.” She has accumulated over 40,000 followers across the social media platforms with videos surpassing 100k views! You can follow her on instagram, and tiktok to learn more about her work calling out weight stigma in musical theatre casting. Lexi’s goal with all her students is to help them feel the most comfortable and confident on stage.

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Bass | Guitar | Piano | Ukulele

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

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