Jon Andre
|
|
|
Courtney Orsini
|
Timothy Knief
|
|
|
Kellie McGrath
Teaching Artist Kellie McGrath has a bachelor's degree from Boston University in education with a minor in music education. Kellie has trained in dance, theatre and vocal technique. She has directed, choreographed and music directed numerous musicals in the south shore area. Kellie is also an avid performer, recently seen in Sister Act and Shrek with Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. During the day Kellie is a 5th grade teacher at Trinity Catholic Academy, located in Brockton, MA. |
Jenna Medeiros
|
|
Rylee Avellar
Teaching Artist
Rylee Avellar is currently a junior at Taunton High School. Rylee has enjoyed working with our youngest group of 6-9 year olds the past three years co-directing and co-choreographing our Broadway Beginners program. Rylee has been attending Applause Academy herself for the past 11 years. Her most recent credits include Julia in Wedding Singer and Kate/Delta Nu in Legally Blonde.
Jade Goetz
Teaching Artist
Jade Goetz has been dancing since the age of six years old, dancing competitively from the ages of 12 to 19. She has received multiple awards over the course of 15 years with training in tap, contemporary, jazz, modern, and musical theater. Jade was a part of the Drama Club at Coyle & Cassidy High School serving as the dance captain for multiple shows. Jade attended Applause Academy from 8-15 years old and is now in her 2nd year choreographing with us. Her first two shows included our 2022 Fall production of “Newsies Jr” and the 2023 Spring production of “All Shook Up” with ages 11-16.
Teaching Artist
Jade Goetz has been dancing since the age of six years old, dancing competitively from the ages of 12 to 19. She has received multiple awards over the course of 15 years with training in tap, contemporary, jazz, modern, and musical theater. Jade was a part of the Drama Club at Coyle & Cassidy High School serving as the dance captain for multiple shows. Jade attended Applause Academy from 8-15 years old and is now in her 2nd year choreographing with us. Her first two shows included our 2022 Fall production of “Newsies Jr” and the 2023 Spring production of “All Shook Up” with ages 11-16.
Katelyn Miller has been a part of the Applause Academy team for over 10 years. She truly believes that children can find their voice through theatre because it is through performing that she herself gained confidence, discipline, and long-lasting friendships. Nothing brings her more joy than to be able to create these experiences for her students. Over the years Katelyn has grown from music director and makeup artist, to stage manager and director while gaining performance and production experience from various theatre companies across the south shore.
Katelyn is a graduate of Salem State University with a bachelors in theatre education. She is also in the process of completing graduate courses for her masters in school counseling. When Katelyn is not at Applause Academy she works full time through New Bedford Public Schools in human services and parent education.
Katelyn is a graduate of Salem State University with a bachelors in theatre education. She is also in the process of completing graduate courses for her masters in school counseling. When Katelyn is not at Applause Academy she works full time through New Bedford Public Schools in human services and parent education.
