Anastasia - April 07 - April 09, 2022
Jserra Catholic High School
Crew Who's Who
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Michele Bowren
Director
Michele is so excited for her first musical here at JSerra! She fell in love with musical theatre at age 10 when she was cast as the lead in her local children’s theatre. She graduated from UC Irvine with a BA in Drama with an emphasis in Musical Theatre and has performed in many productions all over the world. In 2011 she co-founded Creative Kids Playhouse where she continues to produce and direct productions for actors ages 3-18. She is thrilled with the amazing talent of the cast and crew of Anastasia and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Andrew S. Hernandez
Music Director
Andrew S. Hernandez is the newly appointed Choir Director at JSerra! He has had a deep love for choral music and performance since he decided to be a conductor at age 16. Although “Anastasia” may be his first musical, he has conducted many ensembles at the middle school, high school, and collegiate level. Mr. Hernandez even conducted Menotti’s 20th century operetta, “The Telephone,” in 2018, and toured it with many high schools in the orange county area. Andrew is a recent CSUF graduate, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis in 2020, and a California Teaching Credential in 2021. He could not be more excited to make music with such a diverse and passionate group of young students. Theater and choir peeps, if you’re reading this, you’re going to be amazing!!
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Maureen Russell
Choreographer
Maureen is an accomplished singer, dancer, actress and songwriter, and is thrilled to be choreographing for Anastasia at JSerra! After earning her BA in Musical Theatre from The University of Northern Colorado, she spent 4 years as the lead singer for Holland America Cruise Line, then 12 years performing and teaching in New York. Acting Credits: Aida (Amneris), Into the Woods (The Witch), Guys & Dolls (Sarah), 9 to 5 (Violet) and Titanic (Kate). Director/Choreographer: Thoroughly modern Millie, Into The Woods, Music Man, Singing in the Rain, Crazy For You Bye Bye Birdie. Choreographer: Annie, Catch Me If You Can, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; Music Director: Singing in the Rain, Fiddler on The Roof, Wizard of Oz, Shrek, Grease. Maureen continues to perform throughout Southern California. Maureen offers private vocal coaching for all levels in Orange County. You can learn more about her creative endeavors at maureenrussellspotlight.com.
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