DANIEL LIPTON (Theater Arts Program Director, Group Director, Music Director, Writer/Composer) has been directing the Theater Arts Program for the past four summers. During the school year he is an elementary school teacher and host of a local math television show on Comcast Channel 12. He has experience teaching drama and musical theater to children in grades K-8 and was the Assistant Director of the Lucy Moses Summer Musical Theater Workshop in New York City.
ZANIA SAUL ( Program Assistant Director, Group Director, Acting Teacher, Music Teacher) is a public school teacher in the New Jersey public schools. She is a graduate of Boston University's School of Education. This is Zania's fourth summer with the Theater Arts Program.
TRICIA BELAND GATELY (Art teacher, Set Designer, Costume Designer) is an art teacher during the school year in the Boston public schools. She is a member of the National Art Educators Association and is a certified art teacher for PreK-12. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art. This will be Tricia's second summer in our program.
SARAH HALTER (Art & Music Teacher) is a classroom teacher in the Brookline Public Schools. She has a degree in education. She also has a degree in vocal music from the New England Conservatory. She has also taught art classes at the MFA. This will be Sarah's second summer in our program.
BETH BANKLER (Group Director) is a retired classroom teacher in the Brookline Public School system. Beth also runs a drama afterschool program. She is joining us for a second summer.
GEORGIA LAGADINOS (Costume Designer) is a professional costume designer who has worked on productions at various junior high and high school productions, including the Lawrence and Devotion Schools in Brookline, Massachusetts.
JEANNETTE POMERANCE (Counselor) is a student at Emerson College, majoring in theater. She has experience as an actor in many musicals. She has also worked as a volunteer theater coordinator at the Wonder Works Children's Museum. She is joining us for a second summer.
RANDY STEVENS (Costume Designer) is an art teacher and professional costume designer. This will be her third summer in our program.
MARIE POLIZZANO (Dance Teacher/Choreographer) is a graduate of Boston University's School for the Arts and has experience teaching dance and choreography at several theater arts programs in the New England area.
JON WEINBERGER (Acting Teacher/Group Director) is a certified elementary school teacher. He has a degree in theater education from Boston College and he is currently a fifth grade classroom teacher at the Lawrence School in Brookline.
PATRICK CURRY (Counselor) is a college student at Carnegie Mellon. He is a graduate of the Walnut Hill School and has a lot of experience as a singer, performer, and composer. This will be his second summer helping out as a piano accompanist, vocal coach, and tech/lighting assistant.
BRITTANY HERSHKOWITZ (Counselor) is a senior at Emerson College. Brittany has studied and performed for years as an actor, singer, and dancer. She also has experience as a choreographer. Brittany has worked for several years as a counselor-in-training at the Island Lake Sports and Arts Center and has been involved in children's theater programs in Long Island.
GEORGE LAVIN (Counselor/Intern) began as a camper in the summer of 2005. Last summer, George was an intern through the Steps to Success program. This summer, George joins us full time as a member of our faculty!!