At Stage Struck Seattle we have a group of people that believe all kids deserve to be able to do well and love theater. Our staff includes talented educators, talented directors, and talented creative mentors that help young performers build their self-esteem, find their talent and enjoy the experience of doing theater in an environment that is nurturing and inspiring.
From the first day of rehearsals until closing night, the entire team at Stage Struck Seattle wants each and every student to have a creative experience they will always remember and have many chances to shine!
As the artistic director at Stage Struck Seattle Willow oversees the creative direction of the company. She enjoys using her experiences in youth theater to encourage young children to use their imaginations to create exciting performances. She also feels that every child should have a chance to shine in the spotlight.
With musical theater Poppy adds lots of energy, music and creativity into every single rehearsal. She helps the students learn how to act, sing and move while creating an enjoyable environment for the students to express themselves without fear and allow them to develop their confidence on stage.
Juniper is an acting coach who uses techniques like improv, developing characters and telling stories creatively to teach young actors how to increase their confidence. With her warm demeanor, she makes sure every student can think outside the box and be true to themselves when performing.
By being the production manager at Stage Struck Seattle Rowan coordinates everything needed from beginning rehearsals until the end of production including, but not limited to; scheduling rehearsals, coordinating costumes and prop departments as well as overseeing all backstage operations. He provides his students with a sense of order and organization before every performance so that they know exactly what to expect.
Choreographing movements and teaching dance to young performers allows Clover to show her students how to tell emotional stories through physical movement. By being a positive force in her students' lives, Clover encourages them to perform confidently and enthusiastically.
Marigold works directly with parents/guardians to ensure that every theatrical experience with Stage Struck Seattle is enjoyable and welcoming. From the time of registration until opening night Marigold creates a safe environment for children to grow, form relationships with other children and create lifelong memories.
Working Together to Bring Out The Best in Every Student
The members of our theater team believe that there is far more to a student’s experience as an actor than simply memorizing lines for a show or appearing on a stage. In addition to developing self-confidence, students will form lasting friendships with their peers, express themselves creatively through acting and other forms of expression, and celebrate each child’s individuality.
