Winter Theatre Forum Workshops

Taking the Leap

Taylor & Austin Leader

Leader Theatre was created by Austin (he/him) and Taylor (she/her) as a way to capture and share their love of theatre. The intention behind Leader Theatre is to create a positive space to support and promote theatre arts resources to increase accessibility, opportunities, and community connections.

You CAN Dance!

Amaya Morren

Amaya Morren is currently a freshman at Michigan State University studying Vocal Performance and Music Education! She has been dancing for as long as she can remember and has experience in Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop. Amaya has also performed in countless musicals and plays through her high school’s drama program and also through local theaters in West Michigan.

"I can’t wait to make art with you all!"

@amayamckenzie03 

Professional Theatre Life

Jamie Colburn

Coming Soon!

Performers Guide to Producing

Nathan Savinsky

Nathan Savinsky, is an 18 year old actor, director, and writer out of Wayland, MI! Currently studying at Western Michigan University to obtain a BFA in Acting. Credits include working on stage and behind the scenes with Wayland Union Theatre, performing on stage with Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and StageGR, and producing/directing both plays and films with independent brand, Savinsky Entertainment. Nathan looks forward to creating more art in the future and continuing to advocate/educate on the arts!

Creating Theatre For All

Full Spectrum Players

Coming Soon!

The Play's The Thing: Shakespeare for Young Actors

Katherine Mayberry

Katherine Mayberry is the executive director of the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, a touring classical theatre company based in West Michigan.  She works as a freelance actor, director, teacher, and dramaturg with theatres throughout the region and across the country.  She holds MLitt and MFA degrees in Shakespeare and Performance from the American Shakespeare Center/Mary Baldwin University, and has also studied Shakespearean acting with the London Theatre Exchange and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.  She frequently works as a director, dramaturg, and Shakespearean text coach with the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival, and for the past 13 years has taught the Shakespeare major to middle school and high school actors at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.  Katherine is passionate about working on Shakespeare with young actors, and is excited to share insights about how to approach Shakespeare's plays with students in her WTF workshop session.

How Can I slap Thee, Let me count the ways.

Steven Schwall

Steven Schwall has been staging fights professionally since 2006. He is a Certified Teacher of Stage Combat with the Society of American Fight Directors. In addition, he is a Level 2 professor of the Margolis Method of Dynamic Movement. He is also a practitioner of Historic European Martial Arts (HEMA), and Ko Ryu Kabudo (Okinawan weapons). He has recently added Intimacy direction to his repertoire. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Fine Art and did his graduate work in Theater/Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University. He runs his own school, the Academy of Combat and Movement Education (ACME). 

Marketing and strategy for performers

Hayley Folstein

Hayley Folstein is a talented performer and digital marketing expert with a background in the arts and marketing. She holds a BA in Musical Theatre from the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Hayley has showcased her talents locally in various performances with Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre, and Betka-Pope Productions. Additional performance highlights include numerous concerts alongside renowned artists like John Barrowman and Susan Boyle, New York City tv/film industry, tv appearances on The Weather Channel, NBC Sports, and more. 

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Hayley boasts seven years of experience in e-commerce strategy, with a specific focus on digital marketing for the past five years. With a blend of artistic creativity and strategic marketing acumen, Hayley continues to make her mark both on stage and in the digital landscape.