Susan E. Lee is the Founder of the Broadway Education Alliance Inc. For over three decades, she has been the architect of many cross-industry initiatives that have helped modernize Broadway’s marketing practices. In 1995, she founded Camp Broadway®, Broadway’s original enrichment program for theater-loving kids, which is the recipient of a 2016 special Drama Desk Award for its contribution to the sector. From 2005-2015, she was the Chief Marketing Officer for The Nederlander Organization, where she launched Audience Rewards, Broadway’s official loyalty program (now serving 3+ million theatergoers); the InTheater Network, BroadwayDirect.com, and co-founded The National High School Musical Theatre Awards, aka The Jimmy’s Awards. BEA continues to produce The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance, the Greater New York Regional Awards of the national program. (slee@bealliance.org)
Theo Lencicki is a professional actor, director, choreographer, and arts educator, and the Artistic Director for the Broadway Education Alliance. He has performed at many regional and international venues, and across the United States on four National Broadway Tours, including Hairspray, A Chorus Line, Young Frankenstein, and as Riff in West Side Story. Theo is a rostered artist with the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and was recognized for his professional work and advocacy for arts education as Artist of the Year in 2017. He has staged numerous performance opportunities for young artists, including The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy’s), the MACY’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NY Pops Gala at Carnegie Hall, Camp Broadway Mainstage, and events at 54 Below and on Broadway!
Taylor Mattes (she/her) is a dynamic arts administration and fundraising professional based in New York City. She holds a degree in stage management from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she discovered her love of working in educational theatre. She recently served as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, where she inspired students to use their artistic voices to effect real change. Taylor also co-founded the volunteer organization The Golden Gamers, which fundraises annually for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through livestreamed 24-hour gaming marathons. She is thrilled to work with the Broadway Education Alliance to provide educational arts opportunities for students around the country.
Jennifer Buritica-Lopez (she/her), a graduate of Rutgers University, is a communications and marketing professional with a passion for using digital tools to spark meaningful change. As a Communications Manager, she brings a sharp eye for strategy and a deep understanding of social media to her work, using insights to craft narratives that engage, inspire, and mobilize. Jennifer is thrilled to help provide educational arts opportunities and strongly believes that access to the arts is essential to building creativity, confidence, and community. Outside of work, Jennifer is an avid music lover, DIY enthusiast, lifelong bookworm, and digital native.
Shannon Mullen is a professional actor and choreographer based in New York City. She has performed on Broadway and served as dance captain for A Bronx Tale and Pretty Woman. Her national tour credits include Hairspray (Tammy), Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham), and Rock of Ages (Sherrie), as well as the pre-Broadway production of Come Fall in Love at The Old Globe. Shannon is also a prolific choreographer and has served as the associate director for regional productions of A Bronx Tale, Head Over Heels, and Footloose, as well as co-created and choreographed NY’s BoyBand Review and many corporate industrials. She prides herself on her versatility, both on and off the stage, to foster her ability to bridge the gap between actors and the audience
Kristine Bendul is a Broadway veteran and trailblazer, having made history as the first professional female Asian-American ballerina with New Jersey Ballet and as part of America’s first professional gender-neutral ballroom couple. Broadway credits include the original cast of Cinderella (assistant choreographer and partnering consultant), Come Fly Away, Swing!, and On The Town. She earned a Helen Hayes Award nomination for her role in Movin’ Out. Other highlights include Camelot (Live from Lincoln Center) and five productions with City Center Encores. Kristine has done original choreography for Camp Broadway (Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Peter Pan). She has worked extensively worldwide as a director/choreographer in theater, television, film, and special events. She has taught at leading universities, including Juilliard, the University of Michigan, and ICMT.
Tatum Beck is a performer, choreographer, director, and singer-songwriter currently based in New York City. She attended Otterbein University, where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance (2020). After graduating during the pandemic, she began directing and choreographing for multiple high school programs whilst performing regionally, and developed a deep passion for teaching and educational theatre. She’s thrilled to be a part of the Camp Broadway team!
Dom Scott is an award-winning actor and pop/rock artist who has performed around the world in Broadway productions, including Million Dollar Quartet, Hedwig, Bandstand, Miss Saigon, and Rock of Ages. He also performs with several bands, including Boy Band Review, the Rock of Ages Band, and Sugarmore, as well as his solo project, The Dom Scott Experience. Dom’s debut album, Rise, is out now.
J. Oconer Navarro was Music Director for the historic, Tony®-nominated Broadway production of Here Lies Love. He conducted the Grammy-nominated revival of Caroline, or Change, and has been honored to work for the nation’s most respected institutions including The Public, Playwrights Horizons, The Old Globe, Paper Mill Playhouse, American Repertory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Guthrie, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center Theatre, and of course, Camp Broadway! He is the Head of Music and Vocal Performance at the New Studio on Broadway at NYU-Tisch School of the Arts, is a recipient of the American Theatre Wing Jonathan Larson Award, and serves as Composer-in-Residence at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle NYC; his liturgical works are sung worldwide and are available through GIA Publications.
Christine Riley is a music director and vocal coach in New York. She is also an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. Her New York and national tour credits include: My Vaudeville Man (The York Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie (National tour), Addy and Uno (The Kirk), Errol and Fidel, A Moment in Time, a new musical; Gemini the Musical (The Acorn), Perfectly Victorian, and Flight of the Lawnchair Man (37 Arts). Christine also served as the music director for many collegiate and amateur productions, including Camp Broadway in New York and on tour. She is the author of Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre, published by Bloomsbury Press. Christine received a BM from Ithaca College and an MM from Arizona State University.
Steven Cuevas (he/him) is a Filipino American music director, musician, orchestrator, and arranger based in NYC. Broadway: Operation Mincemeat; The Lion King; The Notebook; The Who’s Tommy; Days of Wine and Roses; New York, New York; Dancin’; & Juliet; Moulin Rouge!; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical; Once On This Island; Anastasia; Kinky Boots. Select Off-Broadway: Teeth, The Connector, Hell’s Kitchen, Kinky Boots, Little Shop of Horrors, Closer Than Ever. Tours: Tina, Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, Kinky Boots, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Spring Awakening. Regional: Eighty-Sixed (Diversionary Theatre), Macbeth in Stride (A.R.T.). Recordings: Straight Forward, Once On This Island, How the Grinch…, Monstersongs. Orchestrations: Gold Mountain. Proud member: Local 802 AFM, AEA, Recording Academy. @StevenMCuevas
David Thomas Cronin is an accomplished actor, director, and voice teacher originally from Woodhaven, Queens. He graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts before going on to receive a B.Mus. in Voice Performance and a B.Mus. in Music Education from the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, where he is currently pursuing his M.Mus. in Voice Performance. David has been fortunate enough to perform in, conduct, and direct professional productions both regionally and internationally; as well as curate and facilitate curriculum for prestigious arts programs in private, charter, and public schools across the state of New York. He has proudly been a resident teaching artist for The Walt Disney Theatrical Group, “Disney on Broadway” since 2017. David is thrilled to be joining the Broadway Camp team at The Broadway Education Alliance. @davidtcronin
Melanie Kaisen is a New York City–based performer with a passion for theatre and working with young artists. She has toured nationally with The Aluminum Show and performed in regional productions including Newsies, 42nd Street, RENT, A Charlie Brown Christmas and more. In NYC, she has appeared Off-Broadway in The Little Mermaid, Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School, and The Tempest, among others, and performed at events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys helping young performers grow in skill and confidence and adores spending her summers with Camp Broadway!
Aside from performing, Bryce is committed to teaching and inspiring those who are eager to make their mark in the industry. He loves to share what he has learned and help set others up for success. Recently closing the National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud as Paul Williams and Dance Captain, he is always ready to get back in the world of putting up a stellar show with Camp Broadway!
Taylor Rae Fox is a musical theatre performer and educator from Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University and currently works with the musical theatre departments at 92NY. Some of her favorite stage credits include playing Junie B. in Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School and Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with 92NY. When she’s not performing or teaching, Taylor enjoys spending time with her cat Millie and trying to reach her reading goal on GoodReads. She’s thrilled to share her love of theatre with the next generation of performers!
Alex Fullerton is excited to be rejoining Camp Broadway for his second summer! Alex holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and now lives in New York City. He spent a year traveling around the country with the national tour of Hairspray (Swing). Regional credits include Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), and Something Rotten (Ensemble/Swing, among others. Alex has also performed at sea with Disney Cruise Line. You can follow him at @its.alex.fullerton on Instagram, or find more at Alex-Fullerton.com
Jonathan Tison, a recent graduate of The Hartt School, is thrilled to join Camp Broadway. Since age 9, he’s consistently performed on professional stages, collaborating with renowned directors and actors. Notable credits include ‘Arpad’ in She Loves Me, ‘Bobby Strong’ in Urinetown, and a stage reading of Double Helix at the esteemed Goodspeed Opera House, directed by Scott Schwartz. Camp is an unforgettable experience, and Jonathan is excited to be part of the education that inspired him to be a performer. He is thankful for his family’s unwavering support and to God for guiding his path.
Ava is so excited to work with Camp Broadway! Originally from Pueblo, Colorado, she is a full-time performer and educator with her BFA from NYU Tisch. She has performed off-Broadway and has traveled the country on multiple national tours.
Nathaniel Reid is happy to be a part of the Camp Broadway team! Growing up as a theatre kid, he attended several theatre camps and is excited to be on the other side of camp! After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, he found his love for performing at sea while working for Disney Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages. Nathaniel has also performed in Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, which was voted the #1 Theme Park Show by USA Today’s 10Best. Recently, Nathaniel has been traveling the country singing in the Irish Music and Dance Show; A Taste of Ireland.
Katie is so honored to have been a part of the Camp Broadway team for the last two summers in NYC! Katie is a proud graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned a BA in Theatre Performance/Musical Theatre. Some favorite performance credits include Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime, Ilona Ritter in She Loves Me and Amy March in Little Women.
Luke Cimorelli (he/him) is a performer, educator, and producer. He’s worked with Camp Broadway for the last 3 years and loves being able to inspire and teach the next generation of theatre artists! This year, Luke made his national tour debut with TheatreworksUSA in Pete The Cat as Dad & Others, performing for children and families all across America! He also holds a B.F.A from Molloy University/CAP21. Other credits include The Selkie Bride (Ronan, Killian u/s), Sweet Charity (Ensemble), Carrie (Tommy), and As You Like It (Ensemble, Andy u/s). Luke will make his producing debut with Recycled at The Green Room 42 this September! Instagram: @luke.cimorelli Website: Lukecimorelli.com
Abby is thrilled to be back with Camp Broadway this year! Abby Huff (she/her) is a singer, actor, and songwriter based in NYC. She received a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in commercial music in her home state of Utah and has enjoyed performing in and exploring the city over the past couple of years. Favorite credits include Jo March (Little Women), Eve (Children of Eden), Lucy Van Pelt (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown), and Man in the Yellow Suit (Tuck Everlasting). Abby plays the piano and guitar and loves writing music! She hopes to write an album or musical someday.
Katie Tomney is a NYC based performer originally from the Washington DC area. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University at Buffalo and has been blessed to be working in the industry ever since. Performance credits include theme parks such as the Cedar Fair Corporation, regional theatre productions, and cruise ships such as Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines. Additionally, Katie has a love for teaching and has taught extensively all over the Washington DC area specializing in classes for young children – making her work with Camp Broadway the perfect blend of all her passions!
Chamberlin Little is overjoyed to be serving on staff at Camp Broadway. With a BFA in Musical Theatre from Belmont University, he is always looking forward to the smiles he is blessed to see on the young artists’ faces. Theatre: Barry/Others, Jersey Boys, Young Max, Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Bobby Strong, Urinetown. Jesus loves you! Instagram: @chamberlin.little
Isabel Asher is currently a junior in the vocal performance program at NYU Steinhardt, as well as a former MainStage camper. She recently appeared in Steinhardt’s MainStage production of Into The Woods as Little Red Ridinghood and is currently producing her first cabaret at The Green Room 42. She is thrilled to join the Camp Broadway family once again!
