With a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry from Minnesota State University — Moorhead and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Matt has enjoyed a varied and well-rounded career including dancer, choreographer, dance instructor, booking agent, art gallery sales, marketer, program manager, event coordinator, grant writer and more.
Alaina graduated Magna Cum Laude from Â鶹ÊÓƵ with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater in 2012. Having previously worked with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Arts Academy as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons, Alaina now joins us as Coordinator of Programs & Registration supporting MCAA’s year-round classes and summer programming.
Kaity graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater in 2011 and a Master of Arts in Arts Management in 2019. Kaity has been a part of the Acting for Young People team since 2008, working as a Teaching Artist in after-school, summer camp, and showcase programs, and as the resident stage manager for all of AFYP’s educational and touring productions.
Morgan serves as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Arts Academy. With a background in arts management, music & audio engineering, and arts operations, she has held many diverse roles within the arts.
Dr. Samantha Clarke, conductor and flutist, is a Long Island native of East Rockaway, New York. She has a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in conducting fron Â鶹ÊÓƵ.Â
Shá Norman (They/She) joins Â鶹ÊÓƵ with over ten years of experience in program administration in education non-profits and higher education institutions.Â
Paul Cassens is a principal dancer with the D.C. Casineros, a role which has given him the opportunity to perform, teach, and choreograph with the company throughout the United States and abroad.Â
Iris (Mengxia) Zhou, a professional traditional Chinese instrument musician, received her bachelor’s degree in Music Performance in China in 2016.
Erin Beckman is the Front of House Associate at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, on Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Science and Technology campus in Manassas.
