THE STAFF

Introducing . . .
some of the wonderful people who make it all happen. . . .

    Luralee Anderson, Founder, Director and Vocal Coach
A graduate of Wartburg College, Iowa with a B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education) degree, Mrs. Anderson has accumulated an extensive background in vocal performance, show production and choreography. Her work has taken her from Atlantic City to Los Angeles to Tokyo and finally central Florida where she has performed with various jazz and big bands and was a featured soloist a Rosie O'Grady's. Additionally, she is in her 18th year of teaching elementary and secondary music education as well as private voice and piano lessons. A devout Christian, she has also used her gifts to serve God for the past 15 years as Musical Director of Trinity Lutheran Church and St. John's Episcopal Church.


     Barbara Ann Christie, Founder , Director and Paperwork Affectionaire
Ms. Barbara is a graduate of Temple Univ., Phila., PA - B.A. in Communication and Theatre. She has formal education and training in Early Childhood Development, and Adolescent Psychology. Her business background includes the development and operation of several non-profit corporations. Ms. B's theatrical experience with children's programs and community theatres includes the Rochester Community Theatre (Rochester NY), Bucks County Playhouse (New Hope, PA) and Theatre Winter Haven (Winter Havem FL).


    Theresa Scavarda, Director
Theresa got hands on training in the theatre world beginning her career at the tender age of five when she landed her first professional role in the touring company of The King and I starring Yul Brynner and Ann Blyth. She trained in voice, piano and dance in her home town of Indianapolis, IN where she also directed, choreographed and performed in numerous musical productions. Theresa owned and operated an award winning performing arts studio in Indy for 5 years before continuing her performing career in Branson, Atlantic City and Tokyo. She continues to perform at music festivals and around the Orlando area.

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