Dare to Dream Jr. -

Opening Act Theater Company

 MEET THE CREW! 

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    Emma Steberl

    Director/Choreographer

    Emma has been involved in the performing arts for over twenty years! She found theatre at the age of eight when she was in a production of The Wizard of Oz! She started performing professionally by age ten and was living and working as a child in New York City by the time she was twelve! She studied acting with Ann Ratray and has performed alongside Tony nominees Beth Fowler and Dee Hoty in the NYC production of The Night of the Hunter! Regional favorites include Annie in Annie at West Virginia Public Theatre. While she is thankful for her adventures as a performer, her favorite role includes being a mother to Ellison and Cedar-Kate and being a mentor to all of the students who come through the doors of Opening Act Performing Arts! Jeremiah 29:11

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    Isabelle Kernan

    Stage Manager

    Isabelle Kernen (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of this production of Dare to Dream JR. Previous work she has done is Frozen JR. (Stagehand), Little Women (Stage Manager), Percy Jackson (Stagehand), Alice in Wonderland (Duchess), Trip to the Moon (Stage Manager), Mamma Mia (Rosie), etc. When not performing, Isabelle loves to crochet and volunteer at the 4-H Teen Club. She would like to give a big thanks to Jane Dewey, Malcom Spring, and Jaden Steberl for showing her all the sides of theater, from the technical side to the acting side. 

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    Casey Tibbles

    Music Director

    Dr. Casey Tibbles is a professor of voice at Centre College and maintains a private studio in Danville where she works with all ages. Dr. Tibbles has her DMA in voice performance and pedagogy from the University of Kentucky. She has performed in concert venues all over the world! Since moving to Danville, Dr. Tibbles has been active in local theatre, both as a performer, and as a musical director. At West T. Hill she has performed in and music directed several shows. As well as a few at Ragged Edge. She is excited to be a part of Opening Acts production of Dare to Dream JR.

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