Gertrude and Horton Annie Aladdin Jr. HSM Orphans in Annie


The most important thing to do on stage is HAVE FUN!


 
Allie Hoyt

Allie Hoyt, Choreographer

AllieAllie has been performing with Kids on Stage for the past six years.  She's had lead roles such as Jasmine in Aladdin Jr. and Sharpay Evans in HSM2. She was nominated in 2008 for a National Youth Theater award for her portrayal of Gertrude in Seusscial Jr. She has choreographed for KOS Summer Boot Camps, and Godspell Jr. She is currently enrolled in her 8th year of dance, taking Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and adding Ballet this past year.  Allie graduated from Niles High School where she ran Cross County and Track.  She plans to attend Hope College in the fall to receive a bachelors degree in Athletic Training as well as Pre-Physical Therapy. She desires to continue dance in college and possibly become involved in the theater productions also.  Kids On Stage is blessed to have such an inspired and talented young leader as part of our team!

 

Sandra Miller , MADD Camp Art Director

 

 

Alyson Snyder , Future Stars Camp Counselor

 

Alyson Snyder is a recent graduate of Lakeshore High School where she was a member of their highest choir, Chorale, Knightlife Jazz Ensemble, National Honor Society, Younglife, and Berrien County Dancers.  She studies voice, dance, and piano. Ms. Snyder has participated in The B.E.S.T. Music Theatre Workshop, Kids On Stage, and many church, school, and community productions since her middle school years. Favorite High School roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie. She will go on to further her studies in the wonderful world of Musical Theatre at Southwestern Michigan College this coming fall. Currently, Alyson working on her role as the Yorkshire housemaid, Martha, in The Secret Garden which will be performed on August 6th, 2011 with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Alyson is extremely excited to help build “future stars” this summer with the best kids (on stage) ever.
Patrick Hill Patrick Hill, MADD Camp Counselor
Patrick Hill
Patrick  is 13 years old and going into 8th grade at Lakeshore Middle School this Fall. Patrick has been doing shows with Doug since he was 5 years old. He plays tuba in band, electric bass in jazz band, and is involved in other activities such as choir, honors choir, student council, and was drum major for the middle school marching band this past Fall. Patrick has recieved many scholarships to do activities during the summer from various organizations like Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Lakeshore Choir Boosters. Patrick is very excited to work with the kids this week and help them with what may be their first theater experience.
  Maddie Blaney , MADD Camp Counselor
 

Hi! I’m Maddie Blaney! I’m going into to 9th grade at Valparaiso High school in Valparaiso, Indiana next year. I’ve been in a lot of plays, musicals, and a web show series since I was four.  I’m really excited to be a counselor because I love to sing and act and I’m excited to help kids experience it too. I’m excited to work with kids, because I love them! I have 3 little siblings at home, so I’m very excited to work with more! J

  Tabitha Hoskins, MADD Camp Counselor
   
  Mitch Conrad, MADD Camp & Junior Trouper Music Theatre Camp Counselor

 

Stuart Coulston Stuart Coulston, Junior Trouper Music Theatre Camp Counselor

Stuart

Stuart is a 15 year-old that will be a sophomore at Niles High School this fall. He has been in 12 shows with Doug. He has also enjoyed performing experiences with Twin City Players, The Tinshop Theatre, Southwestern Michigan College, Four Flags Players, and his church (First Presbyterian Church of Buchanan). He plays trumpet, french horn, and the occasional percussion in his school’s band. Stuart has been taking dance (jazz) for two years and has taken piano and voice lessons on and off for two years.  Mr. Coulston is involved in various activities and hobbies that include Student Council, Football, Soccer, National Junior Honor Society, Yearbook, his school’s news show, Chess Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Track and Field, 4-H, and Church Choir. He loves working with “the little ones” and looks forward to his second summer of counseling
Grace Smith Grace Smith, Junior Trouper Music Theatre Camp Counselor
Grace Smith
Doug Fordyce Doug Fordyce, Director
Doug Fordyce