meet our SUMMER 2025 centerstage/tapestry faculty
Bridget Burke, Addams Family & Urinetown, Musical Director; Director Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Since childhood, Bridget has been immersed in the local theatre scene as a performer, director, producer, musical director, and wears many other hats. In NYC she regularly performed Off-Broadway. She attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in their conservatory program, studying dance, musical theatre, acting, and voice and was inspired to continue her education at The New School, focusing on directing and screenwriting for her BFA. She is back in Colorado and excited to return to CenterStage where she was first inspired to make her way in the arts. Recent Credits: 13 The Musical (Director), Shrek Jr. (Director), Legally Blonde Jr (Director), Willy Wonka Jr. (Director), Into The Woods (MD), High School Musical (MD), Wizard of OZ (MD). 
Ryder Berman, Assistant Stage Manager Harry Potter Book 7 Part 2-C, Alice in Wonderland, & Urinetown
Ryder has been doing theatre for 7 years and has Assisted Stage Managed 4 shows. He is really excited to be back! He graduated from Broomfield High School in May of 2024 and is going to be a sophomore in college this Fall! 
Kelly Bidstrup Graham, Addams Family Jr, Costume Design
Kelly holds a BA in Music from MSU Denver and an MA in Theatre from CU Boulder. A Jill of many trades, she is a music director, pianist, costumer, prop technician, puppeteer/puppet maker, artist, composer, performer and educator. In her career she has been a classroom teacher, artist, speaker, business owner, and participator in the gig economy. The common thread is making places better for having been a part, and making seemingly impossible things possible. 
Izzy Chinkes, Urinetown, ASM
This is Izzy’s first summer at CenterStage & she is so excited to be helping out with Urinetown! Izzy loves performing and theater. At a young age, she started acting and dancing. She has recently also joined with backstage elements. Off stage, you can find her re-reading her favorite books or making a new craft. She has worked at many theater companies, on and off stage. Izzy can’t wait to get to know CenterStage and the wonderful people there! 
Fiona Cubillas, Stage Manager, Chicago Teen
Fiona recently graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA and teacher licensure in elementary education and endorsement in Cultural Linguistic Diversity (CLD). She will be a 3rd grade teacher starting in the Fall for the 25-26 school year. Fiona has been involved with CenterStage and Tapestry Theatre since 2013, both on and off stage and is so excited to be back doing what she loves. Some of her favorite stage managing credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Be More Chill, Legally Blonde Jr., High School Musical Jr., Newsies Jr., and Shrek Jr. She was last seen on the stage with Tapestry’s production of Frozen Jr. last summer. 
Molly Fickes, Addams Family & Urinetown, Choreographer
Molly is a Denver based actress, dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor. In the past few years, she has choreographed Fame Jr, Guys and Dolls Jr, Aristocats Kids, Music Man Jr, The Lion King Jr, and The Little Mermaid Jr. at CenterStage Theater Company. She has performed at various theaters in Colorado including Town Hall Arts Center, Miners Alley Playhouse, The Aurora Fox, Vintage Theater, and The Candlelight. Her favorite roles include Finch in Newsies, Little Sally in Urinetown, and Amy March in Little Women. Molly has experience doing and teaching a variety of dance styles, her favorite being musical theater jazz. She loves teaching kids because she has fond memories of growing up doing dance and theater, and hopes she can help build confidence in the next generation of performers! 
Cammie Kolber, Director, Addams Family Jr
Cammie began performing with CSTC in 2000, and has been involved ever since! She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Music Education (vocal) and currently teaches K-5 general music at Village East Elementary School. She began directing summer camps for CSTC in 2012 after being involved as a counselor, stage manager, and music director for camps and other CSTC productions in years prior. In 2013, Cammie toured with Up with People, where she performed throughout the US, Mexico, and Europe. Since her return she has performed in many theater productions in the area, continued her work directing CSTC summer camps, and music directed many of the Tapestry Theatre musicals. 
Kyle Lawrence, Asst. Director, Harry Potter Book 7, Class A & C; Director, Class B & D
Kyle J. Lawrence (he/him) is a Denver based teaching artist and performer, versed in Shakespeare, musical theatre and modern drama. A product of the DCPA Education program, Kyle is a passionate believer in student centric practice, accessibility, and ensuring a safe and intellectually stimulating environment for each student. Kyle is thrilled to be joining the CenterStage faculty this Spring, and is looking forward to teaching and learning with the brilliant stars of tomorrow. 
Ivy Letter, Harry Potter, Book 7, Part 2-C, Assistant Stage Manager
Ivy loves choir, acting and pop songs. She’s been in several Centerstage productions in the past three years. |
Alicia Meyers, Director/Choreograher, Chicago Teen
John Miley (Lighting Designer)
John is thrilled to be on the CSTC Summer Team. This is his 8th year as part of the CenterStage Family and 2nd on staff. John is a Drama and Political Science Double Major with a Minor in Vocal Performance at Vassar College. Past design work includes Peter and the Starcatcher, Bare: A Pop Opera, Next to Normal, Men on Boats, and more. Outside of lighting design, John performs in shows both in New York at school and around the CO region. 
Tom McVeety, Chicago Teen, Lighting Designer
Tom is thrilled to return to the CenterStage tech booth for Chicago! As a technician preparing to attend the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for lighting design in the fall, Chicago marks his 30th theatrical production as lighting designer, alongside numerous other projects where he has taken on roles from programmer to sound operator and stagehand to stage manager. Select design credits at CenterStage and beyond include Sweeney Todd, Spelling Bee, Singin’ In The Rain Jr., Newsies, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Descendants, RENT, and Anastasia. 
Rachael Perez, Alice in Wonderland Jr, Choreographer
Rachael (she/they) is a Denver based artist, teacher, choreographer, and performer. This will be her first time choreographing for CenterStage, and is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with a wonderful crew to foster a love for theatre in every kid that walks into the space. They graduated from The Conservatory at Stephens College mentored by an amazing faculty that continues to inspire them as artist and educator. The arts are integral to our shared human experiences, and Rachael is blessed to have the chance to assist the next generation of creatives. 
Addie Rood, Alice in Wonderland Jr, ASM
Addie has grown up at Center Stage Theater company and has been performing since 2016! She loves to sing dance and act! Theater is her number one passion and has loved growing with the community at CenterStage! She’s so excited to get to spend the summer helping younger ones learn the ropes and creating a full circle moment! 
Alissa Spooner, Assistant Choreographer, Chicago Teen
Alissa is excited to join CenterStage Theatre Company this summer to get jazzy with Chicago! She has been a Choreographer/Performer for BDT Stage, Assistant Choreographer for Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, and Dance Captain/Performer for productions at the Arvada Center and Breckenridge Backstage Theatre. Earning a degree in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University, Alissa has taught at dance studios throughout the U.S. She loves working with students of all ages, and feels honored to help shape the next generation of performers. 
Zoe Wiley, Stage Manager, Addams Family Jr, Alice in Wonderland Jr. Harry Potter 7, Class A & C; Asst. Director, Harry Potter 7, Class B & D
Zoe is thrilled to be back on the CenterStage team as stage manager for the Harry Potters. She's been performing since 4 years old and loves sharing the joy of storytelling with other kids starting their theatre experience! To further this passion, she worked to promote diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity in Colorado theatre as a Colorado State thespian Officer during the 23'-24' school year. Zoe was also head of choreography and set painting during her time at monarch high school, helping her explore the tech side of theatre to supplement her love for acting. She has been dancing with multiple studios for many years and her favorite styles are hip-hop, contemporary, and swing! Zoe is currently attending UNC Greeley pursuing an Acting BFA. She hopes to be able to help kids discover their love for theatre and dance as well as the magic of storytelling this summer! 
Steve Wilson, Director, Harry Potter Book 7, Class A & C; Urinetown (also CSTC Executive Artistic Director)
Steve has been administrating, directing, teaching and performing in Colorado for over 30 years. Deeply dedicated to arts education, he joined the CenterStage/Tapestry team as Executive Artistic Director in August 2021. He holds an MFA degree in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory (part of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts) and a BFA degree in drama from the University of Southern California. For CenterStage Steve has directed numerous Harry Potters, Into the Woods Jr, Little Shop of Horrors, Be More Chill, Seussical Jr. As professional theatre director recent credits include: Bright Star, Crazy for You, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sound of Music (Candlelight Dinner Playhouse); Matilda, Newsies (Town Hall Arts Center); The Book Club Play (Theatre SilCo); The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong (Vintage Theatre Company); Fiddler on the Roof (Ovation West) and An Ideal Husband (The Naples Players). He garnered awards for “Best Director” from both the Denver Post and Boulder Daily Camera as well as four Henry Awards (Colorado’s Tony Award) for “Best Direction of a Musical” for his productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Urinetown, Man of LaMancha and Beauty & the Beast for PHAMALY Theatre Company. Steve also received a Denver Post Ovation award as “Best Director of a Musical” for PHAMALY’s Joseph... and Side Show as well as a “Best of Westword” award for “Best Direction of a Musical” for PHAMALY’s Beauty and the Beast. In addition, he was the recipient of the 2014 “True West Theatre Person of the Year” award. For 14 years he served as the Artistic Director of PHAMALY where directing credits included Grand Hotel, Damn Yankees, Once Upon a Mattress, The Pajama Game, Guys and Dolls, The Wiz, Our Town, How to Succeed, Little Shop of Horrors, The Elephant Man, Fiddler on the Roof, It’s A Wonderful Life and Annie. Additionally Steve has directed: Poignant Irritations (world premiere and winner of “Best New Play”), The Sisters Rosensweig and The Cradle Will Rock (Mizel Center); over 30 major productions for the Wolf Theatre Academy; Chinglish (Aurora Fox Arts Center); Cyrano de Bergerac (Compass Theatre Company); Androcles and the Lion, The Prince and the Pauper, The Last Paving Stone, Tomato Plant Girl, The Snow Queen, Art Dog, The Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty (Denver Children’s Theatre); Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors (Bug Theatre); Oliver! (Town Hall Arts Center) and Twelfth Night (The Theatre Group). |