![]() Erin has been lucky enough to present her artistic work for the Kennedy Center through the Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC) Initiative a total of three times twice she was chosen as a finalist (once as an actor, once as a director), and in 2021 she was selected as the recipient of the SDC Fellowship for Region VII. She is also a Bellingham-based actor and director, and recent credits include Shakespeare’s Other Women, The Midwinter Air, and Diamonds and Toads. Erin loves working with kids of all ages, and in addition to working at BAAY she offers freelance tutoring for K-12 and is a resident actor for local company Enchanting Events, most often as Princess Anna ( Frozen). She started at BAAY as a volunteer EduArts teaching assistant and then as a stage manager for Esme’s Adventures in Another World. Erika is thrilled to be part of BAAY and feels lucky to get to help each child blossom into the special and creative being that they are!Įrin is a recent graduate of Western Washington University, receiving her BA in Theatre Arts and Anthropology. They are constantly reminding her to stay in the present moment and to delight in the smallest details of life. She has worked with children for over thirty years now in classroom and childcare settings and genuinely loves being in their presence. This inspired many of the classes that she would later go on to create. She also discovered her love of creative movement for young children through The Braindance at The Creative Dance Center in Seattle. She has studied acting at Freehold Theatre, Unexpected Productions, Taproot Theatre Company and Seattle Central Community College as well as participating in many student film and independent theatre projects throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. She spent her early years studying ballet, modern and jazz dance and later discovered bellydance, Samba, African and Creative Movement. She has an extensive background in theatre, dance and is a certified Prenatal Yoga instructor. Erika has been involved in the performing arts her whole life. She joined the teaching team at the former BAAY preschool and Eduarts program six years ago and has been offering unique theatre and movement experiences off and on ever since. In his spare time, Dylan likes writing and recording music, reading, and spending time with his partner of over a decade, Kelly.Įrika became part of the BAAY community ten years ago through her daughter (now a BAAY alumni). Most recently, he served as Music Director for META’s 2020 production of Fame, which played at the historic Lincoln Theater in his hometown of Mount Vernon. ![]() Following graduation, Dylan worked as a choir and theater teacher at Evergreen High School in White Center, Seattle. He also co-wrote music for WWU’s 2016 production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, and played roles in various other productions, including Kiss Me Kate, and The Golden Goose (composed by longtime BAAY instructor, Evan Ingalls). Holly Alcorn, he served as Assistant Director on WWU’s production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte, winning the First Prize in Division 2 of the 2016 Opera Production Competition sponsored by the National Opera Association. Dana has 12 grandchildren, six kids, two cats, a dog, and a fiancé, and answers to the nickname “Mama Bear.” She also seriously adores her co-workers and loves BAAY!ĭylan Cisneros has served as a music and theater educator for several years all across Washington State since graduating with a degree in Music Education. She enjoys leading children to self-discovery in the arts and watching them blossom in the areas of their interest. Members of the Costuming Crew are challenged to learn the basics of shop management, Costume design, and Wardrobe implementation, graduating from the “Golden Wing” Program to positions of creative responsibility as they design their own productions.ĭana also heads up the BAAY Broadway and movie clubs. She has taught everything from Acting and Improvisation to Playwriting and has directed all ages in dramatic productions and musical theatre.ĭana created BAAY’s costume mentoring program, developing a culture-of-the-second-floor which emphasizes personal responsibility, teamwork, and safety. ![]() Program Director, Costume Shop Manager, Mentorĭana has a Master’s degree in Children’s Theatre Education from WWU and a passion for organizing.
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