Instructors

Deborah Hanna: Deborah has a B.F.A in acting from Kent State University, English/Theatre teaching certificate from Otterbein College, and classes in Theatre Production & Design from Southern Oregon University. She has taught in public school and after school enrichment programs for over twenty years. She has also directed in high school and community theatres such as The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Once Upon a Mattress.

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Melanie Lewis: Melanie Lewis has a BA in Theatre from Texas Christian University, and is a certified English and Theatre teacher in the state of Texas. She has taught in public and private schools as well as various community theatres. Melanie has directed actors from ages 2-72 in a plethora of productions such as The Sound of Music, Bunnicula, Babes in Toyland, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Seussified Christmas Carol, and A Little Princess.