Disney's Aladdin JR. - February 27 - February 28, 2017
Conwell Kidz Drama Program
Crew Who's Who
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Nicole Oliver
Director
Nicole is thrilled to be directing these amazing young performers in this pilot production of “Aladdin Jr.”. She is the director and founder of the esteemed Conwell Kidz Drama Program which won National Outstanding Production Award at 2016 and The Excellence in Music Award (2015, 2017) at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA. This year she also took home the Freddie G. Teacher Award and the students performed at the prestigious New Works Festival to an audience of over 6,000. She recently directed the JCPS District Production of "Les Miserables" at NJCU's Margaret Williams Theatre. Nicole graduated from Fordham University at Lincoln Center with a degree in Theatre Performance. She performed as an actor for many years in regional theatre and national tours. She is a member of Actors' Equity. Thanks to all the believers who helped make this production possible.
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Alexandra Montanez
Assistant Director
has played many roles behind the scenes over the last 11 years. She assisted with The Conwell Kidz Drama Program where they won the National Outstanding Production Award at 2016 and The Excellence in Music Award (2015, 2017) Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta ,GA , She was Assistant Director of last year’s production of the Lion King Jr. with the Conwell Kidz at P.S. #3 and has served as Stage Manager for Annie, Peter Pan, JCPS District Production of Les Miserables, and many more. She enjoys working with this cast. She would like to thank her family and everyone for their support.
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Emily Funicello
Choreographer
Emily is a Dance Educator at PS 41. This year, she choreographed CKDP performances at JTF. She is a company manager as well as a performer with Hysterika Jazz Dance. Emily has at Dumbo Arts Festival, Breaking Glass Project, Boston Contemporary Dance Festival & Jersey New Moves as a member of Zella Dance company. Other performance venues of hers include the Kennedy Center the NY Jazz Choreography Project at Peridance & Grounds for Sculpture. Emily has taught & choreographed for students at the Rutgers Summer Dance Camp & Conservatory, Monmouth County Arts Middle School, Mason Gross Extension Division & Washington Rock Dance. She is a trained Teaching Artist for the Dance Theatre of Harlem & an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher who has completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level Three of the ABT National Training Curriculum. Emily earned an EdM in Dance Education & a BFA in Dance from Rutgers, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
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