Brooke Novak - Artistic Director
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Brooke has participated in theater on both coasts, performing in over fifty plays and gaining a masters degree from one of the most respected graduate programs in the U.S., USD's Old Globe MFA program, earning an MFA in Classical Theater. She is extremely enthusiastic about the process of acting and it's innate power to teach things as complex and transformative as empathy, but also as basic and essential as analytic skills, problem solving, perseverance, and... Read More |
Mary Jo Epperson - Managing Director
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Although many years of her Theatrical experience has been from "the wings" watching and thinking through theater issues with her Scenic Designer husband, Skip Epperson, she does have some limited theatrical experience: As a teenage chorus member in the Mt. Tamalpais mountain play production of "Clothes," as a costumer and fly suit designer for Peter Pan, and house manager for a myriad of summer theatre shows. Her ambition is purely to see this amazing opportunity become... Read More |
Carol Chandler - Area Coordinator
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Carol was introduced to CYT in Vancouver, Washington where her daughter participated in CYT with great joy. When her family moved to La Selva Beach three years ago, and she was unable to find a CYT here, she and her daughter started to pray about it. About a year later, God answered her prayers in a huge way by leading her to many others who had a great interest in bringing CYT to Santa Cruz. He has continued to answer prayers, provide support , and confirm... Read More |
Laura Bonn - Area Coordinator
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Laura came to CYT after being involved behind the scenes while her kids performed in many church productions of music camp and Christmas concerts. As performing became more of a passion for her daughter, they were looking for something to become involved with during the school year. They found an affordable organization, in line with their family’s values in CYT Santa Cruz. What a dramatic difference it has made! She has watched her daughter and others thrive as they develop... Read More |
