Coordinator of the DMR Pre-Professional Troupes: Katie Wall

Director of the Junior Stars Troupe: Kathryn Salem

Interim Spring Director of the Junior Stars Troupe: Soren Corbett

Director of the Dream Team Troupe: Melissa Charles

Director of the All Stars Troupe: Haydn Haring

Resident Music Director: Xavier Taylor

Resident Acting Instructor: Claire Chandler

Pre-Professional Troupe Assistants: Sarah Lindsay Merriman, Chloe Anderson, Gwyneth Fahy

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The Junior Stars pre-professional program is an intensive education in theatre with an emphasis on musical theatre, ensemble work, and audition technique. This program is geared to students in 3rd-5th grades. While our year will focus on group training, there will also be some private instruction tailored to student needs. 

 

The Dream Team was created for advanced and dedicated performers in middle school who aspire to pursue a career in the performing arts.  Dream Team training includes comprehensive theatre education from Broadway and Professional Teaching Artists, with an emphasis on musical theatre, ensemble work, and audition technique. In addition to group classes, students will receive  1-on-1 instruction in a supportive and fun learning environment. Dream Team students will showcase their work for family and friends in the fall and spring.

 

The All Stars Troupe is for performers who want to take their craft to the next level. By working closely with Broadway and Professional Teaching Artists, All Stars students will develop their acting, singing and dance skills through classes, rehearsals, and mock auditions. Classes will include Acting Technique for Theater/Film & TV, Audition Prep, Ensemble Creation & Collaboration, Voice & Performance, as well as various styles of classes in Singing and Dancing. In addition to group classes, students will receive 1-on-1 instruction in a supportive and fun learning environment. ​

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The DMR JTF Troupe is a  group of students who are passionate about furthering their skills as actors, singers and dancers and chosen to represent DMR Adventures and Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Junior Theater Festival. The Junior Theater Festival (JTF) is the worldʼs biggest and widely regarded as the best celebration of young people coming together to perform musical theater.