Holly Baginski - Teacher
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I love the theater! I am a professional singer currently working for the Indianapolis Opera Chorus. I received my BA from Madonna University and took time off to enjoy my family. Bringing our daughter home stirred up my passion for classical singing. I returned to my study of voice and performed in several recitals in the Michigan area as well as participating in workshops at the Detroit Opera House. We moved the Indy 4 years ago and I jumped... Read More |
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Renee Bognar - Teacher
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Hi my name is Renee Bognar and I am so happy to be back working with the wonderful Lindy Siefker and her creative talents with CYT. I am teaching voice and so you want to be an actor. I got involved in theater in Cincinnati as a kid and started singing and acting from an early age. I graduated from DePauw University where I also sang with a group while studying Art. My background is in education, teaching at various museums. I started the Christian Art Center in Carmel 7 years ago. We have... Read More |
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Amy Boles - Teacher
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Hi! My name is Amy Boles and I am happy to be returning to CYT this year and excited to teach some of the Dance classes! I have always loved dancing and started taking formal lessons in ‘hip-hop’ and ‘jazz’ 6 years ago. My love for dancing continues to grow, and I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to teach! CYT is giving me capacity to combine the two things I am passionate about: teaching and dancing. I have a background in teaching, with a... Read More |
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Ashley Bontreger - Teacher
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I am a 18 and a senior at Heritage Christian. I am so excited to be teaching once again at CYT Indy! I have been involved with CYT for quite some time now. I have been in 3 CYT productions: Schoolhouse Rock, Willy Wonka, and Joseph. I was a camp counselor/director this past summer in CYT camps. Also, I have been assistant teaching CYT classes for 2 years. I have been involved in musical theater since i was in third grade and have never stopped since! I recently completed Heritage Christian's... Read More |
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David Casterline - Teacher
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Since studying Musical Theatre and Music Education at University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music and Ball State University, David has worked as a singer, actor, drummer, teacher, music pastor, and music director. Some of his favorite onstage roles are Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie and Jesus in Godspell. David and his wife Anita have performed together in dinner theaters, resorts, amusement parks, and community theaters. David has headed up Worship Arts at... Read More |
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Melissa Dameron - Teacher
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I am thrilled to join the CYT staff this year to teach the Wiggles class. I absolutely love the theater, drama, acting, and the stage, and I am delighted to be able to introduce these wonderful things to your children. I, personally, have been performing either in dance or in drama since I was a child and still enjoy the thrill of the stage. I earned my master’s degree in acting back in 2005 and have been using my skills to teach others from kindergarten to college level in various... Read More |
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Cindy Hannah - Teacher
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Born and bred an “Illini”, from Danville Illinois, I moved to Carmel in 1986. I studied Elementary Education at Eastern Illinois University with a special interest Art . My work history prior to C.Y.T includes; ‘Mother’s Day Out’ Instructor at Carmel United Methodist Church and First Grade Instructional Assistant at Mohawk Trails Elementary. My most recent position prior to joining the C.Y.T staff was Worship Director for Preschool... Read More |
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Anna Rowe - Teacher
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A native to Hamilton County, Kate Rowe is thrilled to share her fourteen years of experience in acting, singing, dancing, and modeling with the young aspiring performers of central Indiana. Kate has appeared in numerous school, church, and community theater productions and was voted “Best Actress” as well as “Best Actress in a Musical” three consecutive years in high school. She currently resides in Bloomington, studying both Theater and Psychology at Indiana... Read More |
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Patti Sandman - Teacher
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Patti Sandman recently moved from Wisconsin; brings to CYT over 30 years of experience with the stage - multiple lead roles in musical & straight plays - most prominent in her mind right now are roles of Kate in "Kiss Me Kate", & Fran in "Noises Off"; last theater work in Wisconsin was music directing "Beauty & The Beast". She is excited to be here at CYT - loves working with kids of all ages and learning from them......!!! This promises to be a great... Read More |
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Rebecca Wilds - Teacher
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My name is Becca Wilds and I am very much looking forward to teaching Drama 1 for CYT! When I was a little girl, I was cast in a touring production of “Hansel and Gretel” and besides getting to wear lederhosen for the first time; I also got to fall head over heels in love with the theater. I pray that the kids in our classes and productions will also experience that enthusiasm for the stage! My experience in theater is mostly from high school, college (Taylor University) and... Read More |
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