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Joselyn Ludtke+
Director
Ms. Ludtke is the CAPA Technical Director and Designer. Recent work includes - Director & Artistic Designer for the IHSA pieces: Skin and Romeo & Juliet; Technical Director for the IHSA pieces: No Exit, Suessification of Romeo&Juliet and The Children's Hour.
Dracula is the Thesis for her Master of Arts Degree at Roosevelt University. "Thanks to Jerry Proffit, Hubby, Mom, CAPA Staff and Kids."
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James L. Crow+
Producer
Jim has established himself as a well known Rockford are theatre educator and performer since coming here 43 years ago. He is in his fifth year as director of theater here at the CAPA program. He has served as the theatre consultant on the original CAPA creation committee. He has directed at every public high school and many private schools in Rockford.
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Natalie Boone+
Costumer
Natalie is the CAPA Media and theatre teacher at Auburn. She attended Idyllwild Arts Academy for high school, and has a Theater Studies BA with a teacher certification from NIU. Credits include: Giselle, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (NIU). Once Upon a Mattress, Little Women, Anything Goes, Cinderella (Sycamore High School). “I would like to thank my family and colleagues for the endless support.”
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Erin Philpott+
Fight Choreographer
A former CAPA kid herself, she is honored to return to share her knowledge with the next generation. Erin has worked professionally; on stage, off stage, and in the director's chair, over the span of 20 years. She has staged fights for more than 100 productions. "Thanks to Mrs. Ludtke and Mr. Crow for supporting my love affair with violence on the stage and thanks to these amazing CAPA students."
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D'sire Floyd*
Hair and Makeup Design
D'sire is a Senior CAPA Dance, Technical, and Choir student. Daughter of Nichole Bliss, D'sire has previously worked on the CAPA Productions of Ain't Misbehavin, Sugar, and Next to Normal. D'sire has also worked on The Boys and Girls Club production of Shrek. D'sire's biggest fear is "Not making it into college. I'm terrified that I'll be stuck here forever."