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MEET THE TEAM

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Jorie Davis | Founder/Artistic Director

​As the founder of Musical Theatre East, Jorie brings her passion for nurturing young talent and fostering personal growth beyond the stage. With over 20 years of experience in theatre, Jorie is dedicated to empowering young people, not just as artists, but as individuals with unique gifts, talents & abilities that God has equipped them with.

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Jorie believes in providing an uplifting, supportive and Christ-centered environment. where students are encouraged to excel in the performing arts. Under her direction, students are inspired to develop empathy as they portray different roles and tell different stories. She hopes to instill confidence in her students that will last a lifetime.

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Jorie studied theatre in college and has worked for MoezArt Productions, KidStage, Gilbert Christian Schools and most recently, San Tan Charter School where she built the 3rd-12th grade theatre program from scratch.

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She is excited to see what is in store for MTE.

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Originally from New York, Ms Stephanie has been dancing since the age of 3. She has a Masters in Education, Montessori Certification, AZ teaching certification & Dance Masters of America Certification. Sharing her passion for dance is a life long journey and fulfillment for her. She love kids of ALL AGES and seeing the excitement coming from their accomplishments makes her feel proud and excited for and with them!

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Ms. Stephanie grew up with a passion for dance. United Academy of the Performing Arts was a dance studio in Oneida, NY where Stephanie truly found her passion for dance and flourished.

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Ms. Stephanie went on to dance professionally after attending Oklahoma City University for Dance Performance. She has danced and taught all over the United States over the past 20+ years. She now has a dance studio called DanceUp Performing Arts in Mesa and a family and has decided to settle here in AZ to share her passion with everyone who comes to her.

Stephanie Sliker | Shining Stars Director/Mainstage Choreographer

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Kathy Chick | Mainstage Music Director

Kathy Chick was a director and musical director for 17 years with MoezArt Productions in Phoenix. She has worked with all ages from 5 to 70+. Some of her favorite shows she's musically directed include Seussical, Is There a Doctor in the House, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Meet Me in St Louis, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, She Loves Me, Beauty and the Beast, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Some of her favorite shows she's acted in and also served as the musical director for are Annie (Boylan Sister), The Music Man (Pick-a-little Lady), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs Potts), and Honk (Ida; Zony nomination).

 

Kathy had the great privilege of joining MTE in the summer of 2023 and has served as the musical director for Godspell, Snoopy, Freaky Friday, and Beauty and the Beast. She moved to New Mexico in the spring of 2024 and is so grateful to be working with MTE again - remotely. MTE has a very special place in her heart because its founder, Jorie Davis, was one of her favorite theatre students when Jorie was in high school. Kathy feels very blessed to get to call Jorie her boss now.

Jason Lemon | Production Assistant

Bio coming soon!

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Tiffany Davis | Operations Manager

Tiffany Davis fell in love with theater at just 9 years old and stayed active in productions all the way through high school. As an adult, she continued that passion through community theater and by assistant directing several plays and musicals. After completing 28 years of homeschooling, Tiffany is grateful to still be part of the homeschool community she loves so much.

 

At Musical Theatre East, Tiffany brings both her heart for service and her lifelong love of theater. She helps with house management, coordinates parent jobs, and works alongside Jorie to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

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Cindra Monk | Costume Team

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Freedom Abrenica | JR. Cast Intern

Abigail Osyczka | JR. Cast Intern

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Rebecca McNeace | Costume Team

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Kassy Hakes | Shining Stars Intern

Ellie Roeth | Costume Intern

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Valerie Monk | Costume Team

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Gideon Monk | JR. Cast Intern

Palin Watz | JR. Cast Intern

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