Sally Graham Bethmann is a local to Bucks County, PA. She is a PA certified educator currently working as a Music and Technology teacher at Valley Christian School. When she is not in the classroom she can be found running "The Little Music Corner", a platform dedicated to providing high-quality music education to early childhood age children. Sally brings her music classes to many preschools and daycares in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas. Sally also performs her class material at local events, birthday parties, and local libraries. Additionally, she teaches regular vocal lessons and coaches students for performances and auditions in the area. She also teaches Pre-dance and Musical Theatre classes at Downstage Center and Stepping Stone Dance Studio
Her performance experience began at age 4 when she walked into her first ballet class. Now she can be found onstage at several local theaters including Music Mountian Theatre, The Kelsey Theatre, The Newtown Theatre, etc.
Deirdre Finnegan has been performing, teaching, choreographing and directing in the Philadelphia region for 30 plus years and has worked with everyone from preschoolers to Broadway stars. A graduate of the University of the Arts with a BFA in Musical Theater, Deirdre has choreographed and/ or directed at Theater Horizon, The Arden, Hedgerow, Upper Darby Summer Stage, Radio City Music Hall, UArts, St Joe’s University and many, many, schools as well as Ed Rendell’s inaugural celebration and many other special events and Industrials. She has taught dance and theater arts to young people in dance studios and theaters all over the region since 1988. As a performer, Deirdre is a member of Actor's Equity Association and has been part of the Philly theater, music, and dance scene for decades: including- Theater Horizon, Mazeppa Theater, Hedgerow, the Prince, Storybook Musical Theater, among many others. She is part of a jazz trio and a rock band and performs cabaret, jazz, blues, and rock with fantastic musicians from all over the region. She has appeared at Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, Appel Farm WIne and Music Festival, Dino's Backstage, and many other venues. During the day she is a busy professional church soloist at St John the Baptist, The Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, and St Luke’s among others. She is an avid collector and runs 2 Etsy Shops- Tiny Bird Vintage Home and Tiny Bird Vintage Craft (featured on Action News.) Deirdre and her husband, Rob Wilman, live in Flourtown with their kids, Myles, Frankie and Nora and their scruffy mutt, Ziggy.
Natalie Graveley is a dance instructor at DeFino ll Dance Studio. She has been there for fifteen years teaching jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, and acrobatics. Natalie is the Director of Nazareth Academy High School's Theater Program- recent credits include Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and Disney's High School Musical. Natalie directs and choreographs for various Philadelphia based groups such as St. Jerome Grade School. Nazareth Academy Grade School, Bensalem Parks and Rec, The Ghostlight Players, and Brick Door Productions. She will be hitting her 50th production this spring with Seussical the Musical Jr.
Katie Keefe has been trained in classical ballet for the past 30 years and a background in jazz, modern, tap and lyrical. During her childhood she performed in “The Nutcracker” with the Philadelphia Children’s Ballet Academy for 7 years. Katie continued performing in several musicals during high school including with the Archdiocesan Dance Company. She began choreographing and teaching her love of dance during college where she continued to perform with Penn State Abington’s Dance Company. Katie has taught dance since high school and is excited to continue to introduce students to Musical Theatre through Stage Company Theatre Arts.
Theresa Keefe has grown up being part of the cast and crew of many different theater productions since high school, not only acting, but part of the crew working with costuming, makeup, props, and set design for multiple shows. She received a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware. Currently, Theresa Keefe teaches art at two elementary schools in PA. She excited to be back in theater, sharing her love of art and the students at Stage Company Theatre Arts!
Stacy Malachowski received her B.S. degree in Music Education from Penn State University and her Masters of Music in Music Education from West Chester University. Currently, Ms. Malachowski is the Music and Gym Teacher at Kinderworks, a certified private pre-school. She also teaches private lessons including voice, piano, and saxophone at The Conservatory of Music and Dance and is actively involved in musical productions as music director at The Conservatory. Ms. Malachowski currently serves as the Director of the Centennial Singers. Previously, Stacy was the Director of Choral Activities at the Central Mountain Middle and High Schools in Central PA and at Stage Coach Theatre Arts School. Her awards include the Lauretta Woodson Award and the Disney Award for Outstanding Teachers.
Colleen Shammo Mavroudis is an actress, singer and music therapist who has been teaching voice and theater arts for over twenty years. From acting in children's theater to helping kids take the stage, this homeschooling mom of six loves sharing the skills that can be learned through the theatre experience.
Lesley Ann Muscarnero has an extensive background performing as a ballet soloist, company and principal dancer within many theater and dance productions. Lesley studied dance at Defino School of Dance for over 20 years, was a member of the Holiday Ballet Theater and also at the San Ramon Dance Academy in California. Lesley also attended the Co. Dance Convention in Denver, Colorado. She obtained her teaching certificate in dance from the Jay Dash Teaching Convention and has over 15 years teaching dance to both children and adults. She has taught dance instruction and served as choreographer for a number of schools, conferences and camps in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. In addition to Lesley passion and love for dance is evident to all her students.
Laura Raila has been involved with dance and theater her entire life. Growing up in Bucks County, Laura started dance classes at a young age and went on to do competitive tap and jazz with Kelly Richards School of Dance. Laura earned her Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University where she performed in the University Dance Company. During her time in college, Laura minored in Adapted Physical Activity and volunteered at the Special Olympics and various adapted dance camps sharing her passion with children and adults of all ability levels. Laura earned her Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida and has taught the last several years in Florida and New Jersey. During her time in Florida and New Jersey, Laura has choreographed several plays as well as pieces for weddings and quinceaneras. Laura loves to watch people explore their creativity through dance and add to the magic of the theater experience.
In addition to their training & experience, each of our instructors complete the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal History as well as the Mandated Reporter Training.
