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     As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the mission of The Savannah Children's Theatre is to inspire, educate and entertain children & families through the experience of quality theatre both on &off the stage. We exist to provide children with a safe & creative environment where they are encouraged to be themselves & to provide them with opportunities for personal growth, character development & an appreciation for cultural arts. Thanks to an ever-growing roster of local donors &volunteers, we are able to fulfill our mission daily through the many programs offered by our theatre arts school, educational field trips & volunteer-driven community theatre productions.

     Theatre is a collaborative effort involving many people with a variety of talents. We find that the families who benefit the most from all that SCT has to offer are the ones who see volunteering at the theatre as quality time spent together in a fun, imaginative & mutually rewarding environment. Please remember that the objective of rehearsing & presenting a community theatre production is not to make your child 'a star' but to provide them with opportunities to build essential life skills, friendships, & most of all, to have fun!

     If you or any member of your extended family would like to become involved with SCT in any capacity, please do not hesitate to let us know. We welcome with open arms anyone who shares even a little bit of our passion for childhood and all of its dreams. Please help us to continue making fairy tales come true.

Kelie Miley, Artistic Director/CD1 & PE Instructor � Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Kelie has worked in children's theatre for the past thirty years, first as a child, then as a professional. She received her BFA from California State in Los Angeles with a B.F.A. in theatre and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West. Kelie has worked with numerous theatre companies in both performance and direction, bringing her respect for children both as an actor and audience member to the process of learning and performing. She was the Artistic Director for Youth of the Monroria Centre Theatre and then returned to Savannah where she worked as Artistic Director for the City of Savannah for eleven years.

Jennifer Doubleday, Choreographer/CD2 & PE Instructor/Field Trip Coordinator � Jennifer has worked with SCT since its debut in 2004 as a choreographer, director and administrator. She created and facilitates SCT's Dance for Musical Theatre and Creative Dramatics II programs and currently directs SCT's highly successful Field Trip Outreach Program, Let's Put on a Play. With a background heavy in modern and jazz dance, she has provided choreography for many productions, including Guys & Dolls, Beauty & the Beast, Honk!, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan, Dancin' through the Decades, Rhythm 'n' Shoes and all of SCT's Main Stage productions. Her directing credits include The Little Prince, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Seussical Jr, Twelfth Night and, most recently, the excerpt Pyramus & Thisbe, presented by SCT at the 2008 Savannah Shakespeare Festival. Favorite acting roles have included Amy in Company, Mayella in To Kill a Mockingbird, Mary in The Crucible, Rachel in Modern Orthodox and Sorel in Hayfever. A makeup artist as well, her work can be seen in More! Magazine, Discovery Girls Magazine, The Food Network and many corporate catalogues.

Keena Charbonneau, Music Director/TT & PE Instructor � Keena has been involved with theatre in Savannah for the past ten years, serving as musical director for the City of Savannah Leisure Services, Little Theatre, Savannah Theatre, City Lights Theatre, and Savannah Children's Theatre. She also served as camp administrator for the City of Savannah and Theatre Advocate's Group drama camps and creative dramatics classes. Her dulcet tones can be heard accompanying every live performance at SCT, as well as at Savannah Community Theatre and the Historic Savannah Theatre on Bull Street. Keena has a degree in Music Education with a concentration in Music Therapy.

Megan Youngblood, Associate Choreographer/CD2 Instructor - Megan graduated in 2004 with a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance from Catawba College. Upon graduating she toured with the American Family Theatre company for three years as Ellie Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and Cinderella in Cinderella. She has performed, choreographed and taught professionally at various theatre companies around the country including: Lexington Children's Theatre in Lexington, KY, Highlands Playhouse in Highlands, NC, Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA, and Bearcreek Resort in Bryant, IN.
She is very excited to return home to Savannah and to officially become a part of the Savannah Children's Theatre family.

Cheri Hester, CD1 Instructor - Cheri is originally from Columbia , Md. where she started dancing, singing and acting at the age of 10. She toured Washington D.C. and Baltimore performing with The Young Columbians, including a performance at the White House for President Carter and Prime Minister Trudeau. Cheri then went to Chicago to obtain her Bachelors Degree in theatre from Northwestern University , where she performed in many commercials and theatrical productions. She then headed for New York City where she spent 10 years performing in many shows, including the Broadway productions of Singin' In The Rain, Into The Light, and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cheri has spent the last 14 years in Savannah , GA with her husband and four children, where she currently is on staff with Savannah Children's Theatre and teaches tap and ballet at Gretchen Greene School of Dance.

Carmel Futrel, CD1 Instructor - Carmel first got involved in theatre at the age of eight as a member of the White Bluff Storystagers Troupe. She continued performing as a solo storyteller and went on to win 1st place in the 1997 National Storytelling Youth Olympics. She has also been a volunteer for their children's drama ministry at Savannah Christian Church for six years. Carmel is currently studying theatre at Armstrong Atlantic State University, performing in stage productions as well as student films. Alongside school, she has been working as a professional nanny for five years. After finishing college, Carmel hopes to combine her two passions and continue working with theatre and children. 

Cynthia Holmen, CA Instructor/Stage Manager -Cynthia teaches 2nd grade at a local Savannah-Chatham Public School. She holds a B.S in Early Childhood Education, a Masters in Instructional Technology, and is certified by the State of Georgia to teach Pre-K – 5th grade. She is also the stage manager for SCT’s Main Stage performances and has been involved with theatre in Savannah for the past twelve years. She has served as assistant stage manager and stage manager for the City of Savannah Leisure Services, Little Theatre and The Shakespeare Festival.

Joshua Holley, Improviganza Instructor, Scenic Painter - Joshua Holley hails from Statesboro, Georgia. and has been with this cast of the Savannah Theatre since they arrived. He has been featured as the bassist in Lost in the 50's, becoming the guitarist of Lost in the 50's during the second season, continuing with Jukebox Journey, The Last Five Years, Broadway on Bull Street, Hooray for Hollywood and The Beat Goes On. Joshua studied Speech and Communication at Young Harris College, where he competed in Dramatic Interpretation for which he broke school records and won two national awards. In 1999 he and his then-band recorded and released an independent album on which Joshua was a songwriter, guitarist, and the lead vocalist. Known in the Savannah area as an accomplished actor and gifted comedian, his favorite roles include The Duke in Big River, Tom Joad in Grapes of Wrath, Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and numerous characters in Greater Tuna. CLICK HERE to visit Josh's music web page.

Les Taylor, Voice Teacher/Class Instructor – Holds a BA from AASU in Applied Music and two years of Graduate School at USF, Tampa, Florida majoring in Vocal Performance. Les has performed in Opera, Light Opera and Musical Theatre and concert since 1964 in California, Washington South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He has taught voice for over thirty three years and is a member in good standing of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Les has appeared in numerous Musicals and Plays in the Savannah area for more than fifteen years working often with Kelie Miley his favorite director. He also enjoys working with children.

Our Board of Directors:

President � Patty Paul
Vice President � Anne Miley
Treasurer � Rebecca Keith
Secretary � Patti Deaux
Rebecca Benton
Rich Hallman
Ray Schneider
Beth Everette
Monica McMasters
Tricia Osborne
Dixon Singleton
Terri Sparks, D.V.M.
LeeAnn Kole
Marty Scott, M.D.
Adger Ross

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-The Savannah Children's Theatre

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