KCACTF Region 1 Conference 57

KCACTF Region 1 Conference 57

4:00pm EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 007 Welte

MTSA

4:00pm EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 008 Welte

MTSA

4:00pm EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 009 Welte

MTSA

6:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Full Rehearsal

Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EST

MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm EST
Founders Davidson Hall

MTSA

9:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Kick Off

Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Kickoff, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

9:00am EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST
HW 008 Welte

MTSA

9:00am EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST
HW 009 Welte

MTSA

9:00am EST

Music Theatre Vocal Coaching

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 1:30pm EST
HW 007 Welte

MTSA

2:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Master Class

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST

MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
1849 Room Student Center

MTSA

2:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Master Class

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST

MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Founders Davidson Hall

MTSA

2:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Master Class

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST

MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HB 101 Barnard Hall

MTSA

12:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Full Rehearsal

Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

3:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Semi Final

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Semi Final, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

3:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Semi Final-Holding Room

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Holding Room, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
HW 107 Welte

MTSA

9:00am EST

Musical Theatre Full Rehearsal

Friday January 31, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

1:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Semi-Final Response

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Response, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
FA 109 Maloney Hall

MTSA

7:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Showcase Rehearsal

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Rehearsal, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

7:00pm EST

Musical Theatre - Holding Room

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Holding Room, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EST
HW 107 Welte

MTSA

8:00pm EST

Musical Theatre Showcase

Friday January 31, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST

Welte Auditorium

Showcase, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Welte Auditorium Welte

MTSA

11:00am EST

Musical Theatre Finalist Response

Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EST

Response, MTSA participants

Speakers

Julia Burke

Musical Theatre Vice Chair, KCACTF Region 1 Leadership

Karen Oster

KCACTF boardmemebr region 1, United States

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute

Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →

Elijaih Caldwell

Dori Bryan-Ployer

Artistic Director, Independent Artist

Dori is the Artistic Director and Director of Education for The Mass Arts Center in Mansfield MA. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory, an M.Ed. from Cambridge College, and an MA from Emerson College. She earned her Ph.D. in education through Lesley University. Dori brings... Read More →

Kathleen Castellanos

Collaborative Pianist / Coach, Independent Artist

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator working throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing... Read More →

Kathryn Krull

Music Director and Artist, Independent Artist

Kathryn Krull,Musical Director, Vocal Director, Conductor, Performer, and Pianist Kathryn Krull Music Directing over 15 years; has appeared in circuses, cruise ships, and stages as a performer and musician, but identifies as a pianist, clown, and collaborator. BA in Music and Theatre... Read More →

Natalie Toro

respondent, Independent

Jillian Zack

Guest Artist, Independent Artist

Pianist and music director Jillian Zack has enjoyed a diverse and exciting series of collaborations. From making her Broadway stage debut as the Organist in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to being a finalist in London’s Wigmore Hall Song Competition... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Carlton Student Center

MTSA