Leadership
Betsy Wolf
Artistic 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 is now our Artistic Director, overseeing our programming and working closely with our stellar full-time staff. Her love of education and passion for theater are beautifully entwined in her role as Artistic Director, 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
Managing 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 worked as a Graphic Designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Director for over 25 years in the Philadelphia area. She has been a part of the Wolf PAC family since 2009. Before joining this amazing team full-time, she worked closely with Wolf PAC staff as a freelance graphic designer creating many marketing materials. Jamie's adult daughters have participated in Wolf PAC classes, lessons, performances, and camp throughout the years. They are still in touch with the many friends they made here! As Marketing Director (and designer of this website), Jamie is thrilled to be surrounded by the energy and passion of such talented and creative theatre professionals and colleagues, loving and nurturing families, and the most wonderful stars, our students, who light up our Wolf PAC home each time they walk through our doors. Stay in-the-know and follow us on all of our social media!
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 Manager, 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
Associate Artistic Director
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Janine graduated with her masters in Theatre Education from Emerson College in Boston, MA. Before coming to Wolf PAC, Janine was a Philadelphia-based teaching artist with Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Theatre Horizon, Walnut St Theatre, and First Person Arts. As Education Director with Wolf PAC, she held fast to the notion that theatre education should be at the forefront of everything Wolf PAC creates. Now, in her role of Associate Artistic Director, she will continue to develop the artistic programming for the multitude of talented young people in the Wolf PAC community!
As the Associate Artistic Director, Janine visions the Wolf PAC main stage performance season: picking the shows, organizing staff, and overseeing over a dozen shows every year. She creates fun and educational performance opportunities for Wolf PAC students from 1st grade through 12th grade!
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
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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Mallory Rieger
Education Assistant
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.
Facility Staff
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Jim Miccolis
Facility Assistant
he/himJim Miccolis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and from Drexel University with a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has worked as a volunteer for Wolf PAC since 2009 in set construction, sound design, and other roles both on and off stage, and as a board member since 2015. After retirement from a career in railroad signal design, he began helping in the building for Wolf PAC in 2021.
jim.miccolis@wolfperformingartscenter.org
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Emmie Parker
Costume Coordinator
she/herEmmie is a Theatre Artist and Educator based in the Philadelphia area. She has a passion for creative problem solving and collaboration. One field is never enough for Miss Parker! Emmie has worked as a Wardrobe Supervisor with Delaware Theatre Company, The Arden, and Arcadia University, and in Stage Management with Azuka Theatre and Pig Iron. She was previously a Lead Instructional Assistant in a Private Autism classroom and an actor in her spare time. Emmie graduated from Arcadia University with a BFA in Acting.
emmie.parker@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Teaching Artists & Designers
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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 Babb 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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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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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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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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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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Olivia Damore
Teaching Artist
she/herOlivia is a passionate theatre artist and educator thrilled to be part of the Wolf PAC team! Olivia earned a B.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in Creative Writing from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She has her Masters of Education with a certification in PreK- 4th from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Olivia is trained in Commedia Dell’Arte through Ombelico Mask Ensemble in Calabria, Italy. Originally from Reading, PA, Olivia has spent the last few years traveling and performing/teaching in Tennessee, Kentucky, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Olivia’s experience in theatre arts education most recently includes teaching kindergarten and directing the Pittman Players Theater Arts Club at Pittman Center Elementary School and teaching at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. As a performer, Olivia has worked with wonderful companies such as Ombelico Mask Ensemble, The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show, The Stephen Foster Story, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, The Yocum Institute, Musical Mysteries and More, and Storybook Musical Theatre. Olivia is a member of the Children’s Media Association and the Educator’s Neighborhood: A community of educators who stuy the life and work of Fred Rogers.
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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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Hannah Deprey-Severance
Props Designer
she/herHannah is a recent graduate of Villanova University, where she earned an MA in Theatre with a certificate in Non-Profit Management. She has served as a dramaturg, house manager, designer, fight choreographer, stage manager, and box office manager for VU Theatre and Philly Fringe productions. Outside of the theatre, she loves knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching gifts for her friends and family (and cat toys for her kitties). Hannah is excited to join the Wolf PAC's design team!
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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
they/heToto 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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Siobhan Ehresmann
Lighting Designer
she/herSiobhan is a graduating student of Arcadia University, for a BFA in Acting. With a passion for creating theatre in all it's forms, and an appreciation for the village each production takes, she is excited to connect with and elevate everyone's hard work through lighting! Siobhan made her professional design debut in 2022 on the PYP Plays in Process. She is incredibly blessed to be working with everyone at Wolf PAC and is delighted to share in this journey.
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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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Kate Fischer
Teaching Artist
she/herKate is thrilled to join Wolf PAC and make art with the most creative students around! She trained in musical theater performance and worked as an assistant teacher/stage manager for Singing OnStage Studios in Stars College, PA for 10 years. She holds a BA in Theater and minor in History from Penn State University, where she focused her studies on theater history, acting, and movement. Favorite roles include: The Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Charity Barnum (Barnum), Dunyazade (Arabian Nights), Lucina (Metamorphoses), Witch (Macbeth), Paulina (The Winter’s Tale), and Berdine (Psycho Beach Party).
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Celine Fleenor
Teaching Artist
she/herCeline is an actor, director, and teaching artist, based in Southern New Jersey. She most recently appeared in the Philadelphia premiere of 4/20/99: A Story of Columbine (Susan Dewitt) and as the director of Stockton University’s production of Almost, Maine, which earned her The Kennedy Center Certificate of Merit for Direction. Celine received her BA in Theatre Performance from Stockton University in 2020 and went on to receive her MS in Teaching, Theatre Education from Rowan University in 2021. She is currently a Professor of Theatre at Atlantic Cape Community College. Celine is so excited to be joining the Wolf PAC team!
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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 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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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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Adam Hoyak
Teaching Artist
he/himAdam is a thrilled to be a part of Wolf PAC! A graduate of UArts, Adam has been proud to call Philly home the best 14 years. Adam has had the pleasure of performing throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area on stages such as the Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, 11th Hour Theatre Company, and Theatre Horizon. He couldn’t be more excited about getting to work with such a fantastic team of people and with such talented young artists.
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Ronnie Keller
Teaching Artist
he/himRonnie has been working in the Philadelphia theater community as a performer since beginning his studies at Temple University in 2012, notably at The Walnut Street Theatre, Media Theatre, Surflight Theatre, and Candlelight Theatre. He holds B.A. in Musical Theatre and background in music, having studied piano, guitar, and voice since 2002. He has instructed theater, music, voice, and dance classes around Philadelphia at Music Training Center, Music Theatre Philly, Upper Darby Summer Stage, and The Media Theatre. Ronnie wishes to educate children in the arts with his experience from working professionally as an actor.
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Holly Kelly Farella
Teaching Artist
she/herHolly holds a B.A. with Honors in Vocal Performance and Theatre Arts from Dickinson College, and received voice, acting, dance, directing, and composition training from some of Broadways’ best through the National Music Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. She completed the Overtures Institute, a Musical Theatre intensive at the Tony-Award Winning Signature Theatre in Shirlington, VA, where she was awarded the Andrew A. Isen Prize for Excellence in Musical Theater. Holly has starred in many plays and musicals across the DC area, most recently in Creative Cauldron’s new musical, Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. She is the Owner and Head Teacher of Blue Feather Music Studio, taught 6th Grade Drama at The Flint Hill School in Vienna, VA, and provided instruction and/or production assistance to the Oakton HS Performing Arts, The Green Hedges School, Herndon HS Summer Grand, and NextStop Theatre Company. She is excited to be teaching for Wolf PAC!
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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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Mike Macri
Teaching Artist
he/himMichael graduated from Temple University with a BA in Theater with an Acting Concentration. In the past view years, he’s worked with Delaware Theatre Company with their “Summer on Stage” camp, made his professional debut with 1812 Productions (in Broken Biscuits), and produced and directed a full-length musical with the help of some friends. He just returned from Florida where he performed with some of his favorite characters at Walt Disney World. Michael is very excited to work with Wolf PAC and so many amazing kids.
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Chloe McKinney
Costume Designer
she/herChloe is a recent graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds a BA in Fashion Merchandising. During her time there, she fell in love with costuming and bringing characters to life through their clothing. Chloe has experience costuming theatre productions, kids camps, and films. With a background in fashion, Chloe likes to incorporate her knowledge of fashion history into her costume design. Chloe is excited to join the Wolf PAC team!
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Kelly Mclaughlan
Props Designer
she/herKelly is so grateful to be working with Wolf PAC! After graduating from The University of the Arts with her BFA in Theater Design and Technology, she has had the pleasure to be working as a Prop and Scenic Artisan in the Philadelphia area since. Her most recent props credits include Always…Patsy Cline at Delaware Theatre Company, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at The University of the Arts, and Tartuffe at the Lantern Theater. A huge thank you to all the friends I’ve made in the industry, for supporting me and furthering my prop adventures!
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Elizabeth Meisenzahl
Teaching Artist
Sound Designer
she/herElizabeth is super excited to be a part of Wolf PAC. Elizabeth is a Philadelphia area Actor and Stage Manager. Recent Stage Management credits include productions at Juniper Productions, EgoPo Theatre Company, Philadelphia Artists, Revolution Shakespeare, and Villanova Theatre. As an actor, Elizabeth has been seen on stage at Manayunk Theatre Company and Villanova Theatre Department. Elizabeth has previously been a member of the award-winning Rockland Shakespeare Company out of Suffern, NY for eleven seasons as both actor and Stage Manager. Elizabeth is also an accomplished stage combatant, ranked as an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors, having passed her Skills Proficiency Tests in all eight weapon sets. Elizabeth received her MA from Villanova University’s Theatre Department in 2018.
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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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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
Stage Manager
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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Conlee Northcutt
Costume Designer
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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Francine Odri
Teaching Artist
she/herFrancine Odri is a director, choreographer, theatre educator, and screenwriter. She has a passion for creating innovative and immersive performances, utilizing improvisation, movement and dance, and devised work. She holds a BA in Theatre and Dance from Drew University and a minor in Dance and Choreography. When directing and teaching, she focuses on collaboration and teamwork with all members of her cast and team. Francine strongly believes in the power of theatre to enact social change and to help students become the best versions of themselves–more confident, joyful, and empathetic humans.
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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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Cindy Paul
Teaching Artist
she/herOriginally from Wynnewood, PA, Cindy is a passionate mover, creator, and teacher based in the Philadelphia area and surrounding region. She is a graduate of Temple University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Program (May 2018, summa cum laude), and is the recipient of awards including the Teresa Benzwie Excellence in Dance Education Award. Throughout her college and professional career, Cindy has had the opportunity to train, present research and choreography, teach, and perform in various cities across the US and internationally. As a teaching artist, she has facilitated classes, workshops, and summer camps for students of all ages. Cindy is very excited to join the Wolf PAC team of teachers and students who share her passion for the performing arts!
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Ahren Potratz
Lighting Designer
he/himAhren is a performer, movement artist, and teacher who has worked in the Philadelphia area for the past fifteen years. He holds a BFA in acting from the University of The Arts and a Masters from Villanova University. Ahren has performed at many regional theatres including People’s Light & Theatre Co., The Lantern Theatre, Simpatico Theatre Project, and The McCarter and is a long time member of the Enchantment Theatre Co where he spent ten years creating and performing in symphonic mask and puppetry shows across the country. He is delighted to be a part of the Wolf PAC team!
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Erin Quinn
Teaching Artist
she/theyErin is an actor, director, choreographer, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia. They are a graduate of Arcadia University, securing a BFA in Acting with a Musical Theatre focus. Though theatre was what she went to school for, she has always had a passion for teaching. Erin has been teaching acting and aerial choreography for the past few years with many different companies throughout the Philly area. Though they are new, Erin is so excited to be a part of the Wolf PAC family and hopes to share her passion for theatre with the new generations of young actors!
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Aaron Scarberry
Teaching Artist
he/himAaron Scarberry, a Berks county native, has performed extensively across the United States, Canada, Italy, and China. His operatic credits include roles like Maximillian and the Captain in the Chinese premiere of Candide and Dr. Caius in Falstaff with Bronx Opera. He has also appeared in productions at Opera McGill, including L’Elisir d’Amore, Gianni Schicci, and Little Women. As a concert soloist, Aaron has worked with renowned ensembles like the Philadelphia Orchestra and Shanghai Symphony, and has performed at prestigious venues including Alice Tully Hall, the Kimmel Center, and the Shanghai Symphony Hall. A versatile musician, Aaron is also an accomplished bassoonist and has served as principal bassoonist for the Berks Opera Company and continues to freelance in the US and China. He holds an MM in Opera from McGill University and a BM in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University.
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Lexi Schreiber
Teaching Artist
she/herLexi has a MA in Theatre from Villanova University and a BA from University of the Arts in Music and Musical Theatre. She has been teaching voice lessons in the Philadelphia area since 2014 and uses a classical vocal technique foundation to work with her students on all genres on music. Lexi puts performance and presence of the song at the forefront and challenges students to be singers and actors as one! Lexi has been in productions in such roles as “Mama Morton” (Chicago), “Case Study 11” (Siren Songs), and “Marmee” (Little Women). Additionally, Lexi is a music director and a ballet, tap, and jazz trained dancer who began dancing at the age of 2. Lexi loves wearing many hats - you may just have to remind her which hat she’s wearing any given day!
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Madeline Shuron
Teaching Artist
they/sheMadeline is an educator and artist whose work primarily asserts itself as devised physical theatre and dance pieces. Heavily influenced by Lecoq clowning and commedia, their performances are often interspersed with moments of puppetry, film, and tabletop theatre. She works with students of all ages to bring heightened awareness to their creative thinking and physical control, and helps others find joy and authenticity through the arts. Madeline received their undergraduate degree in theatre from Bryn Mawr College, and is an MFA candidate in dance at Temple University. Alongside Wolf PAC, Madeline choreographs for high schools around Philadelphia and teaches technique and lecture courses at Temple.
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Nick Taddeo
Lighting Designer
Teaching Artist
he/himNick Taddeo graduated from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida with a degree in Show Production. Since graduating, Nick has worked as an audio, lighting, and video technician for various theaters and concerts in Florida and Pennsylvania. He worked as a lighting director and audio tech at SeaWorld Orlando for two years and most recently worked as a video producer for Upper Darby Summer Stage. Nick is thrilled to be joining the Wolf PAC team!
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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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Meghan Tynan
Teaching Artist
she/herMeghan is a Philadelphia based teaching artist with two decades of experience working with theater students. After graduating from Muhlenberg College, she earned her Master’s in English and Theater Education from New York University and began her career as a classroom teacher. Over the last decade, she successfully implemented and grew two theater programs from scratch, taught English, Music, and Drama to students of all ages, and spent her summers as a teaching artist and director for The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey’s summer programs.
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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.
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