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Aven Buchanan
Asst. Music Director
Aven Buchanan is a rising junior at James Madison University pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education. She has a background in choral performance, with interests in vocal coaching, directing, and conducting. Passionate about the arts as a space for connection, creativity, and community, Aven has focused much of her research at JMU on accessibility in arts education and performance. She is excited to contribute to the company and help create meaningful artistic experiences this summer!
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Daniel Baxton
Assistant Stage Manager
Daniel is a non-binary rising freshman. You might have seen them as Otho in Beetlejuice, Archie in 13, Ryan in High School Musical, Nigel and Dormouse in Alice by Heart, and many more. They’ve done lighting for 18 shows, including Hadestown, Shrek, Descendants, Six, and more. They hope you enjoy the show!
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Melissa Charles
Director, Producing Artistic Director, Costume Designer
Melissa is the Founder & Producing Artistic Director of DMR Adventures and Co-Founder of the BAC. A professional actor, director, & educator, she’s produced & directed over 100 productions. She's grateful to Matt, Cooper, the incredible cast and creative team, and the fabulous crew from DMR and the Paramount. She'd like to give a shout out to her amazing assistants, the incredible creative team, and to Amani, our brilliant choreographer. Sisterhood can save the world!
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Soren Corbett
Associate Choreographer
THEATRE Regional: Newsies (Virginia Theatre Festival), Annie (Cumberland Theater), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (UVA), Dogfight (Venture Stage Company), Into the Woods (Virginia Theatre Festival), 9 to 5: The Musical (Virginia Rep), The Sound of Music (Charlottesville Opera). Insta: @soren_corbett
