Dr. Tracey Brent-Chessum

Dr. Tracey Brent-Chessum is Chair of the Department of Theatre at Brenau University, and the Associate Artistic Director of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance (a unique partnership between Brenau and the University of North Georgia).  She was the Managing Artistic Director of Pallas Theatre Collective in Washington, D.C. until 2019, and has taught on the faculties of Ball State University and Point Park University.

Rick Edinger

Rick Edinger is an accomplished music director, vocal coach, pianist, and actor. Currently, he serves as Associate Professor of Musical Theater/ Vocal Coach/ Music Director and Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Edinger began his career as an actor, appearing in the 2004 Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Pacific Overtures and the Broadway benefit concert production of Children and Art: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim on the Eve of his 75th Birthday. He has served as music director, vocal coach, faculty, consultant, and/or accompanist for numerous projects at institutions across the US and Europe. 

Geoff Packard

Geoff Packard is an assistant professor of acting/directing at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. As an actor, Packard has been seen on Broadway in Bandstand, Matilda, Rock of Ages, and Phantom of The Opera, as well as the first national tour of Wicked. He has been featured with theatres such as The Old Globe (San Diego) Papermill Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), Ford’s Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Signature Theatre (DC), Huntington Theatre, Court Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, KC Rep, and Goodspeed Opera House.

Brian Ray Norris

Brian Ray Norris is best known for his role as Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical and in the Live special on Nickelodeon. Brian has been a performer for thirty-plus years as an actor on stage, film, and television and is thrilled to be working with the next generation of actors, singers, and dancers, like you!

Chelsea Packard

Chelsea Packard is an assistant professor of musical theatre at the University of Michigan, specializing in private voice instruction. Packard duetted with Kristin Chenoweth on the song "Enough is Enough" on the PBS Live recording of her concert Home. She sings with the GRAMMY-nominated gospel choir Broadway Inspirational Voices and was heard on the NBC series Smash any time there was a singer ensemble. The original “Woman 2” in Pasek and Paul’s Edges, Packard was featured on the Edges cast recording.

Michael Lavine

Michael Lavine is a widely-acclaimed musical director, performance coach, and sheet music archivist in New York City. He has taught with programs in Australia, Switzerland, Shanghai, and many other cities around the world, as well as on both the east and west coasts of the United States. He is also a producer on the Lost Broadway recording series. 

Matt Calvert

Matt Calvert is LaVoce Studio's resident acting coach, and he recently attended Point Park University, where he studied musical theatre. Born and raised in the northern Virginia/D.C. area, his coachings offer audition techniques, in-depth character analysis, and individual personalization. Currently in production for a summer 2021 performance run of Daddy-Long-Legs, he was featured most recently in Washington, DC's productions of If/Then, Heathers, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Pittsburgh, PA's Big Fish.

Aimee Barnes

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Cara Transtrom

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