Sandy is the founding Artistic Director of Seattle’s Performers. Sandy has had a love of theatre since she was a small child, and has participated in several regional theatre productions. At age14, Sandy started her first theatre company Leap of Faith Theatreworks and provided musical theatre training to students for free during the summe
Sandy is the founding Artistic Director of Seattle’s Performers. Sandy has had a love of theatre since she was a small child, and has participated in several regional theatre productions. At age14, Sandy started her first theatre company Leap of Faith Theatreworks and provided musical theatre training to students for free during the summers. In 2000 Sandy was recognized for her volunteer service as the Prudential Sprit of Community Award recipient at the White House in Washington D.C. Sandy studied Music and Theatre at the University of the Ozarks and holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from North Idaho College and Child Development Psychology/Music from the University of Idaho. Sandy also studied in England, where she met her husband Marr, who hails from Gambia, West Africa. They have 3 children. Bailey 20, Sierra 17 and MarrSean 10 After years of teaching private voice, piano and vocal music in Seattle Public Schools, Sandy wanted to open a children’s musical theatre program. In 2010 Seattle’s Littlest Performers was established in and there has been no looking back. As the students at Seattle’s Littlest Performers grew, so did the company and Seattle’s Littlest Performers became Seattle’s Performers in 2013. Over the last 13 years SP has produced over 25 productions, and Sandy has been at the helm of them all. She also leads the SP ELITE program where the performers have won excellence in Acting in 2019 and 2020, Best Overall Performance in 2021 and Excellence in dance in 2022. In looking to the future of the program, Sandy’s goal is to keep providing as many opportunities as possible for performers.
Annie is a teaching artist and performer. Annie studied various styles of dance throughout her youth until spinal surgery forced her out of the dance studio. Hoping for a way to continue dancing despite limited movement, Annie discovered the magical world of musical theatre and the rest was history! She began her professional career touri
Annie is a teaching artist and performer. Annie studied various styles of dance throughout her youth until spinal surgery forced her out of the dance studio. Hoping for a way to continue dancing despite limited movement, Annie discovered the magical world of musical theatre and the rest was history! She began her professional career touring throughout Europe and Asia with The Young Americans, an international outreach program that brings music and dance to students of under-funded schools. Upon returning to the United States, Annie studied at the University of Washington, pioneering the new Musical Theatre Program and received her B.A. in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. Since graduation, Annie has taught dance and theatre classes throughout Seattle and the Eastside. She has taught for the UW’s Department of Dance and several local dance studios, as well as choreographed and directed productions for young actors. Annie’s performance credits include The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Mamma Mia!, Kiss Me, Kate, and Man of La Mancha, Village Theatre’s My Fair Lady, Seattle Opera’s The Magic Flute, Tzeitel in Aurora Theatre Company’s Fiddler on the Roof, Charity in UW Musical Theatre’s Sweet Charity, and countless appearances with the UW Dance program. Annie is also a certified member of the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance.
Arjun is grateful to be joining Seattle's Performers this summer and excited to help the kids have lots of fun though musical theatre. Most recently, he helped to run sound for Bryant Elementary School's production of "The Lion King". He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2022. Before that he was a technical theatre intern at The Keegan Th
Arjun is grateful to be joining Seattle's Performers this summer and excited to help the kids have lots of fun though musical theatre. Most recently, he helped to run sound for Bryant Elementary School's production of "The Lion King". He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2022. Before that he was a technical theatre intern at The Keegan Theatre in Washington, DC and performed in shows at the DC Theatre Lab
Carly has been a part of Seattle's Performers since 2017. Directing our first production of The Little Mermaid, as well as Guys and Dolls. Carly also co-directed James and the Giant Peach JR.. and Shrek JR. at West Woodland Elementary and co-directed Willy Wonka JR. at North Beach. Carly grew up in Spokane WA and caught the performance bu
Carly has been a part of Seattle's Performers since 2017. Directing our first production of The Little Mermaid, as well as Guys and Dolls. Carly also co-directed James and the Giant Peach JR.. and Shrek JR. at West Woodland Elementary and co-directed Willy Wonka JR. at North Beach. Carly grew up in Spokane WA and caught the performance bug early. She booked her first professional role in a musical at the age of 8 and never lost her passion and spark for the stage. Carly relocated to Seattle where she studied Vocal Performance and Music Theory at Cornish College of the Arts. Carly is a member of Actors Equity and has performed with professional musical theatre houses across the PNW. Recent notable roles: Clara - The Light in The Piazza (Showtunes), Arista/Ariel U/S - The Little Mermaid (5th Avenue Theatre) Grace - Cinderella (Village Theatre). As a vocalist, she has performed with the Esoterics (Grammy award winning choir) for over 10 years, is a returning soloist with the Ranier Symphony, and leads and performs with the vintage harmony group Blush Fox Trio
Ryan is new to the Seattle area and is incredibly thrilled to be returning to her theater roots! She spent the last eight years performing in theater and dance in the Denver, Las Vegas, and LA areas with a commitment to furthering education in the process. A majority of her background comes from teaching Ballet and Modern dance; although
Ryan is new to the Seattle area and is incredibly thrilled to be returning to her theater roots! She spent the last eight years performing in theater and dance in the Denver, Las Vegas, and LA areas with a commitment to furthering education in the process. A majority of her background comes from teaching Ballet and Modern dance; although, theater and theater history has always been a great love. Most recently she was in a Denver based contemporary company while reviewing theater in the Denver area. Ryan can’t wait for this new chapter!
Rylee is a Seattle based performer and teaching artist. He is thrilled to join this wonderful team and help teach the arts to your youth. He has been blessed to have mentors in his theatre career such as Faith Bennett Russell and is continuing to learn and grow as an artist himself! In the Seattle area he has played roles such as Danny in
Rylee is a Seattle based performer and teaching artist. He is thrilled to join this wonderful team and help teach the arts to your youth. He has been blessed to have mentors in his theatre career such as Faith Bennett Russell and is continuing to learn and grow as an artist himself! In the Seattle area he has played roles such as Danny in “Grease”, The Baker in “Into The Woods” and Lewis in “Pippin.” He spends a lot of his free time studying acting technique with his acting mentors and learning how to effectively use his singing voice with his vocal mentors. He moved to Seattle from San Diego where he attended a prestigious performing arts middle school and is now attending school online to pursue education while he continues to take the stage and grow!
Lauren Eva Lane is a multifaceted theater artist, originally hailing from the great state of Montana! With over 21 years of theater experience, she is so grateful to be a part of the Seattle Performers team and pass along the joy and wonder of theater to the community. Some of her favorite roles she has played include "Wendla" in Spring A
Lauren Eva Lane is a multifaceted theater artist, originally hailing from the great state of Montana! With over 21 years of theater experience, she is so grateful to be a part of the Seattle Performers team and pass along the joy and wonder of theater to the community. Some of her favorite roles she has played include "Wendla" in Spring Awakening, "Marta" in Company, "Veronica" in Heathers: The Musical, and "Emmy" in Doll's House Part 2.
Yusef (He/They) is a queer Detroit native working professionally as an actor and teacher in arts and wellness education. As a brand-new Seattle local he is thrilled to be working with Seattle Performers for this summer and beyond. You might have recently seen him as Sweeney in 5th Avenue Theatre’s latest production of the Sondheim masterp
Yusef (He/They) is a queer Detroit native working professionally as an actor and teacher in arts and wellness education. As a brand-new Seattle local he is thrilled to be working with Seattle Performers for this summer and beyond. You might have recently seen him as Sweeney in 5th Avenue Theatre’s latest production of the Sondheim masterpiece Sweeney Todd. He was formerly a Resident Artist at Pacific Conservatory Theatre on the central coast of CA where he taught Voice and movement to second year students. Since then, he has honed a craft for teaching private lessons in Voice, Movement and Acting. He holds an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Santa Fe University. While in Detroit, Santa Fe, Dallas, and California he has worked on numerous plays and musicals, some of his favorites include; Will Shakespeare; Shakespeare in Love, Algernon; Importance of being Earnest, Fredrick Douglass; The Agitators, Sebastian; The Little Mermaid, Belize; Angels in America, Orestes; Electra & Iphigenia in Aulis and Tarus, Orgon; Tartuffe, Rosencrantz; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are…., Audrey II Little Shop of Horrors, and Toby Belch Twelfth Night. He’s worked professionally in West African Dance for the last 20 years and truly enjoys teaching and inspiring. He teaches Movement and Acting at youth shelters and to at-risk communities all over the country, especially in this virtual teaching revolution. Find more on IG @BlackBassClef or Yusefseevers.com
Megan Margaret Moore is a fierce lover of the arts and started making up dances before she could read. Beginning her official ballet training at Huntington Academy of Dance in Huntington Beach, CA, Megan advanced her knowledge of contemporary styles with Huntington Beach High School's magnet arts program, Academy of the Performing Arts (A
Megan Margaret Moore is a fierce lover of the arts and started making up dances before she could read. Beginning her official ballet training at Huntington Academy of Dance in Huntington Beach, CA, Megan advanced her knowledge of contemporary styles with Huntington Beach High School's magnet arts program, Academy of the Performing Arts (APA.) Megan traveled from southern california, to NYC and Prague with APA, and graduated the program being awarded Rising Star in Choreography, and Dancer of the Year. Megan went on to study Dance at Cornish College of the Arts, where she had the honor of dancing for choreographers such as Bruce McCormick, Laura Ann Smyth, Gerard Theoret, Bruno Roque, Deborah Wolf, Sam Picart, and Wade Madsen. Upon graduating with a BFA in Dance in 2019, Megan began her journey as a freelance choreographer, working on projects such as WICA’s The Photographer under the direction of Tim Everitt, Chlo & Co Dance Company’s, Drove VII, Full Tilt 2023, and Ballard High School’s Addams Family, 2024. During the pandemic, Megan turned her attention to create dance for healing, and founded SaltShake in 2021. Through SaltShake, Megan teaches creativity workshops and performance formats for first time artists. Megan is additionally Artistic Direction of SaltShake’s affiliate dance company, The Frettes, who are premiering their play SUZETTE at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Taylor(She/They) is a performer born and raised in the Seattle area, she is an Edmonds College Alum and a forever student of the performing arts. Discovering theatre at an after school program in 4th grade, she suddenly knew what her passion in life was. With experience performing in musicals and plays, to songwriting and performing in lo
Taylor(She/They) is a performer born and raised in the Seattle area, she is an Edmonds College Alum and a forever student of the performing arts. Discovering theatre at an after school program in 4th grade, she suddenly knew what her passion in life was. With experience performing in musicals and plays, to songwriting and performing in local music festivals, as well as collaborating on original theatre works, Taylor is always looking to surround herself with art in its many facets. She is so excited to begin teaching, and learning with Seattle's Performers.
Leah Moore-Burger has had a passion for enriching the lives of children through the essential art of theatre for over a decade. A graduate from California Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in Theatrical Performance, Leah's focus in teaching is handing students the tools and opportunities to learn the craft of quality storytelli
Leah Moore-Burger has had a passion for enriching the lives of children through the essential art of theatre for over a decade. A graduate from California Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in Theatrical Performance, Leah's focus in teaching is handing students the tools and opportunities to learn the craft of quality storytelling, and meeting each child where they are currently at to expand their understanding and mastery of performance. She has had the privilege of working with excellent companies in this goal including Tweedlie Center for the Arts, The Riverside Arts Council, CAT Corona, and Drama Kids, and is thrilled to join Seattle's Performers and the incredible work they do!
Luciana McCadden is a professional actress SATED RJ (Sindicato dos Artistas Rio de Janeiro.) and a zumba instructor. She was in several theatrical works in Brasil and taught drama for kids in the favela project in Rio De Janeiro. She has danced professionally in music videos (Sir mix A Lot) The night Still Young (Shan Coleman) and more.
Luciana McCadden is a professional actress SATED RJ (Sindicato dos Artistas Rio de Janeiro.) and a zumba instructor. She was in several theatrical works in Brasil and taught drama for kids in the favela project in Rio De Janeiro. She has danced professionally in music videos (Sir mix A Lot) The night Still Young (Shan Coleman) and more. She performed in The House Cleaning. (Burien Little Theatre) and in LA had the lead role in “The Clean House”.
She has also been in TV shows on Telemundo. She was also featured on the local TV program "New Day" on king 5 for her work in the Brazilian Kid play. La Dentro Da Mata. (Kirkland Performance Center). She loves Drama. Acting is one of the things she loves most in the world.
Brandon has been a professional actor for the past decade plus. He was most recently seen on double duty as Hercules Mulligan & James Madison in HAMILTON on Broadway and then playing the role in the 3rd
national tour starring opposite Lin Manuel Miranda in Puerto Rico. Other broadway, touring, & off
broadway credits include Shrek, Ragtime,
Brandon has been a professional actor for the past decade plus. He was most recently seen on double duty as Hercules Mulligan & James Madison in HAMILTON on Broadway and then playing the role in the 3rd
national tour starring opposite Lin Manuel Miranda in Puerto Rico. Other broadway, touring, & off
broadway credits include Shrek, Ragtime, Rent, Beauty And The Beast, When You Wish, Sister Act, The Wiz, Emojiland, Into The Woods, Rocky Horror, & Thoroughly Modern Millie. He is currently in Seattle writing and recording an album. “I’ve been so lucky to have had the opportunity to tour through this country with a few different hit shows getting to spend time teaching and connecting with so many young and talented artist. I’m beyond thrilled to be here now, joining the amazing community at Seattle Performers. Helping to further the growth of the next generation of brilliant artist is paramount in keeping the traditions of theatrical storytelling alive. I can’t wait to adventure along with you all.”
Rendon Ramsey (he/him) is a professional Acting Coach, Director, and Teaching Artist. Rendon specializes in bringing out the very best of his students’ natural talent, allowing them to act with honesty and confidence. Since 2002 Rendon has taught both privately and at some of the top arts schools in the
nation, helping hundreds of students
Rendon Ramsey (he/him) is a professional Acting Coach, Director, and Teaching Artist. Rendon specializes in bringing out the very best of his students’ natural talent, allowing them to act with honesty and confidence. Since 2002 Rendon has taught both privately and at some of the top arts schools in the
nation, helping hundreds of students develop their artistic gifts and achieve their dreams. His students have gone on to some of the most highly respected conservatories and universities in the world. Rendon’s students continue to seek out his help as they work professionally in the industry. Rendon is thrilled to work with Seattle’s Performers to help bring out the very best in the young actors of his hometown. For more information about Rendon and his work please visit rendonramsey.com
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