Category: KATA! Summer 2019

Gaylan Palmer is delighted to be returning as music director for Kids Act! And Teens Act! She is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with Bachelor’s degrees in vocal performance and music education as well as the Boston Conservatory with a Master’s degree in musical theatre.  Due to her passion for music and musical theatre, and a strong desire to nurture and support children, she has been teaching chorus and music directing for theatre productions in the public schools for twenty six years, primarily in the middle and high schools. She teaches piano and voice privately, and in her spare time loves being outside, hiking, gardening, and being around animals.

Sophie Kitch-Peck is excited to be joining the KidsAct! and TeensAct! Staff.  She is a rising senior at Mount Holyoke College where she is a double major in Theatre Arts and Religion.  At Mount Holyoke she has been involved in a number of productions, most recently serving as the Assistant Director on The Importance of Being Earnest.  She previously worked for Pennsylvania Youth Theatre as a drama teacher for their Adventure Camp serving children ages 3-7.