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Attendance Policy:

All absences and known conflicts must be given to PAA by an adult for students 18 or under.

  • For conflicts that are not emergencies email producer@paacolorado.org
  • In the case of emergencies and last minute illnesses call 303-900-7041 X0.

 

Spring and Fall Production Audition and Attendance Protocol

  • Placement auditions are required for most PAA productions. The length of time required to stay at the audition varies by program. Video auditions are discouraged and allowed if requested in advance to producer@paacolorado.org. Video auditions do not afford students the same level of opportunity as a live audition and should be considered a last resort option. 

  • All known conflicts must be written on the Conflict Sheet provided to each student at auditions. If there are several rehearsal conflicts, the result may impact the student’s casting and/or the full participation in the production.
  • In the case of emergencies and last minute illnesses please call 303-900-7041 x 0 to leave a message or speak with the producer. 
  • Because of the collaborative nature of the productions, absences are highly discouraged. If there are too many absences or late arrivals, PAA in addition to the artistic team may reassign role/s to support the integrity of the production and the preparation process for the entire cast. 
  • Attendance during Tech Week and at Performances is required.  
  • Participation during strike (Organizing props and costumes, clearing set pieces after the last performance) is required unless otherwise arranged or communicated from the team PAA leaders. 

 

Class Attendance Protocol

  • Because of the collaborative nature of the classes, absences are highly discouraged. If there are more than 2 absences or late arrivals, the instructor may reassign the role the student had for the shareformance to support the integrity of the preparation process for the entire class. The Shareformance is a time of sharing and performing for friends and family on the final day of classes and encompasses many if not all of the learning each student experienced throughout the program.   
  • Absences are reported to PAA’s Producer at producer@paacolorado.org.  Please allow one week notice prior to a student being absent from class. In the case of emergencies or last minute illnesses, please call 303-900-7041 X0 to speak to or leave a message for PAA’s Producer.

 

Fall 2021 Show/Class Schedule Conflict Credit
Based on years of experience, students who take classes in addition to participating in shows demonstrate the most growth and improvement over time.  However, a scheduling conflict exists between classes and shows during the Fall 2021 semester.  In order to remedy this situation, a monetary credit in your Sawyer account will be issued.   The schedule conflicts occur during the stated weeks below:

  • Students enrolled in Descendants will not be able to attend classes during the week of November 15, 2021.
  • Students enrolled in The Addams Family will not be able to attend classes during the week of November 8, 2021.
  • Students enrolled in Puffs will not be able to attend classes the week of October 25, 2021.

A $15 credit will be issued to the student’s Sawyer account for each day of class they will miss due to enrollment in a Fall 2021 show.  If you have any questions regarding your credit in Sawyer, please contact Taletha Pogge, Financial and Operations Manager at Taletha@paacolorado.org

 

 

Summer Camp Audition and Attendance Protocol 

  • Placement auditions are required for most PAA camps. The length of time required to stay at the audition varies by program. Video auditions are discouraged and allowed if requested in advance to producer@paacolorado.org. Video auditions do not afford students the same level of opportunity as an in-person live audition and should be considered a last resort option. Early Elementary (Pre-K through 2nd Grade) camps DO NOT have auditions.
  • All known conflicts must be written on the Conflict Sheet provided to each student at auditions. If there are several rehearsal conflicts, the result may impact the student’s casting and/or the full participation in the production.
  • Full participation during PAA’s Early Elementary Camps is critical to the student’s success.  The Shareformance is a time of sharing and performing for friends and family on the final day of camp and encompasses many if not all of the learning each student experienced throughout the week.   
  • In the case of emergencies or last minute illnesses please call 303-900-7041 x 0 to leave a message or speak with the producer. 
  • Because of the collaborative nature of the camps, absences are highly discouraged. If there are too many absences or late arrivals, PAA in addition to the artistic team may reassign role/s to support the integrity of the production and the preparation process for the entire cast. 
  • Attendance during Tech Week and at Performances is required.  
  • Participation during strike (Organizing props and costumes, clearing set pieces after the last performance) is required unless otherwise arranged or communicated from the PAA leaders. 
  • No absences are allowed during the Conservatory Program. 

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John Boggs

John Boggs is a pianist, composer and vocalist based currently in Thornton, Colorado. He holds a DMA in Composition from the University of Colorado Boulder, a M.M. in Composition from the University of Michigan and a B.F.A. from Bard College. Previous piano instructors include German Diez and MaryAnn Griebling. He taught students of all ages and experience during his undergraduate and graduate studies.

At Bard College he studied voice with tenor Rufus Müller. He has sung such roles as Jamie in The Last Five Years, The Lecturer in Reefer Madness, and El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He teaches repertoire in the genres of musical theater, art song, pop and opera. He currently is a Choral Pro for both the Ars Nova singers and the St. John’s Episcopal Compline Choir. In 2016, John co-founded Renaissance and Contemporary a cappella group, Solis, to promote new works from local and national composers.

His music direction includes Pippin and Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Bard Musical Theater Company. In 2017 he music directed Centerstage Theater Company’s production of Godspell, and most recently their 2021 production of Theory of Relativity.

He has had composition premiers by such groups as the American Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan’s Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, DaCapo Chamber Players, Ars Nova Singers, the Columbine Chorale, 303 Children’s Choir (now Vocal Coalition), the Chamber Music Society of Ohio, and new music ensemble Contemporaneous. He is the co-founder/co-writer as well as the keyboardist and vocalist for experimental rock band Fifth Veil, and is delving into the world of film and interactive game scoring.

He also has experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. He provided accompaniment for Tapestry Theater’s productions of Elf, School House Rocks and Shrek Jr. He was previously employed with Imagine’s CORE day program, where he instructed group music classes using midi over wifi to create the feeling of being in a band and orchestra.

 

 

Amy Arpan

Amy Arpan has worked professionally as an actress, show host, variety artist, improviser, fight choreographer, clown, and director for 22 years.

She is represented by Radical Artists Agency, and you may have seen her competing in the ‘Dish Network Challenge’ and zooming along on an electric scooter in the ‘Colorado Lottery’ Commercials.

Past local credits include Ella Enchanted at the Arvada Center; Mrs. Soames in Our Town at Miners Alley; the Conductor and Engineer in The Polar Express; Madame Volange in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Miners Alley; Characters in Crisis for the Colorado Police Departments; and directing Fright Fest and the Summer Illusion Shows at Elitch Gardens. She is also a local weekly Trivia and Bingo Host.

Favorite out of State Credits and Clients
include: Nickelodean, Royal Caribbean,
Disney Cruise Lines, & Cedar Fair Theme Parks , Shakespeare Carolina, ChickSpeare, The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte,.

In addition to Clowning around with her Ringling Brother’s Circus School training, she is also fond of Juggling, Improv-ing, Performing Magic, Balloon Twisting, Lip Print Reading, Stilt Walking, Mascot work, Puppeteering, Show Hosting, and Character Roaming. She has been the owner and principal performer for Amy Arpan’s Illusions And Confusions since its founding in 1998.

Katie Reid Milazzo

Katie is thrilled to be returning to her beautiful home state of Colorado after 15 years away performing and teaching professionally, and she is very excited to be joining PAA! National Tours: South Pacific (Nellie Forbush), 'S Wonderful (Jane), Annie (Ronnie Boylan). Regional: Last Five Years (Cathy), Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Princess and the Pea (Queen u/s), Land of Forgotten Toys (Queen), Full Monty (Pam), Ordinary Days (Claire), B’way: The Big Band Years (featured singer), Sweeney Todd, The Who's Tommy. BFA Musical Theater from The University of Oklahoma. In Chicago, Katie taught and directed at several performing arts programs, directing/music directing over 20 shows with ages K - 12. She especially loves working one on one with students and believes in the transformative power of theater for everyone!

 

Jennifer Maggi

Jennifer Maggi grew up dancing in Orange County, California at the Pacific School of Ballet from the age of 5 to 18. Throughout her years there, she trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Tap. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from California State University, Fullerton with an emphasis in Ballet and Modern. While completing her degree, Jennifer performed and choreographed for numerous professional dance shows and showcases as well as participated in the Limon Dance Intensive under Collin Connor. After graduating, Jennifer returned to Cal State Fullerton to choreograph the BFA Musical Theatre main stage productions of Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party, and Cry Baby. In 2014, Jennifer was cast as a performer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California where she danced and portrayed famous Disney characters in the Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night Parade, The Frightfully Fun Parade, and The Christmas Fantasy Parade. She moved to Denver in May 2019 and is so excited to join the team at PAA and share her passion for dance with her students.

Jana Wesson

Jana Wesson is thrilled to be back at PAA! As a former alumni, Jana is excited to be continuing with PAA as a staff of the outreach program. Since her last show in 2013 Jana has gone on to do community theatre at the Pace Center and Wesley Players Theatre Company, starring in shows such as Singin’ In The Rain, Mary Poppins, The Music Man and many more!

McKensey Struzik

McKensey graduated from Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts with a BA in Acting and a Minor in Musical Theatre in 2016.  Since, she has taught children’s theatre at various studios in Virginia as well as in Colorado.  She has taught dance, private voice and group acting classes as well as choreographed, music directed many productions.  She has tap danced for 17 years and had the opportunity to study under tap dancers such as Savion Glover, Chloe Arnold, Maude Arnold, and Jason Janas.  She is thrilled to teach tap with PAA this year and can’t wait to get started.

Andrew McGlothen

Andrew McGlothen is thrilled to be back for his 2nd summer with PAA. Originally from Texas, Andrew has been fabricator, scenic painter, director and actor for over a decade. He’s had the privilege to work for companies like the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Denver Comic Con, Visionbox Studio and many others. If you need something designed or created, he’s your guy. When not working in theatre Andrew is a Graphic Designer and coffee snob. He’d like to thank his husband and dogs for the support and PAA for the opportunity!”

 

Melanie Ware

Melanie has been with PAA as their Properties Master for six years and teaching classes for five. Melanie received her BA in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in May of 2016. Between Acting, Directing and Properties Design she has roughly 12 years of theatrical experience. Favorite PAA design credits include: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family.

 

 

 

Stephanie Hesse

Stephanie is thrilled to join PAA, and is very proud of this group of talented kids!  With a BA in both Theatre and Dance from Colorado Mesa University,  Stephanie has performed with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Avatar Movement Dance Company, and in several musicals in the Denver area including 9 to 5, 42nd Street, Crazy For You, and West Side Story. Choreography credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Hello Dolly!, She Loves Me, 13: The Musical, and Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr.