Producer and Community Theatre Director in Orange County, California. Sixth year on Laurel theatre staff. Assumes the reigns as Executive Theatre Director in '08.
Kysa Cohen
Theatre Director
6th year at camp
High School Drama and Dance Instructor at Orange County High School in California. Sixth year as Co-Theatre Head. Second half of the dynamic Cohen duo.
Andrew Vonderschmitt
Technical Theatre Director
1st year at camp
Comes highly recommended from Laurel Theatre Directors Greg and Kysa Cohen. Has designed and built sets for more than 30 productions; has directed more than 25 productions; and, is a performer to boot.
Nanci Cope
Charleston, SC
Rutgers University graduate in theatre Arts. Eight years costume design experience. National Honor Society and Rutgers Dean's list.
Sarah Schmatz
Midlothain, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University sophomore. Theatre performance major. Experienced camper.
Jennifer Stoneman
Huntington Beach, CA
University of California senior. Experience directing and managing high school productions. Events coordinator for OCC Repertory Theatre group in California.
Deanna Bellando
Department Head
2nd year at camp
Dean College graduate. Performing Arts scholarship recipient. Aspiring Radio City Music Hall Rockette. Spent winter as dance instructor for the Theatre Dance Center of New Jersey. Second summer at the helm of Laurel dance.
Anna-Melissa Cardwell
Birmingham, AL
Appalachian State University junior. Studio dancer for 10 years in tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop. Second Laurel summer getting footloose!
Katie Mues
Northville, MI
University of Michigan graduate. Director of U of M's Rhythm Tap Ensemble. Tap, hip-hop, ballet and jazz all fall in her bailiwick.
Sari Montrone
Kaysville, UT
Utah State University sophomore whose forte is ballet. 2 years of competitive dance drill team in high school. The recipient of a full college tuition scholarship for leadership in sports and clubs.
