Elizabeth Gullick, Vocal Music Director

I love musicals, so I’m very excited to get to be part of one at East Ridge! I am passionate about making sure young singers continue to advance their vocal technique in a healthy way.  I expect students to work hard, and come ready to learn. I also think singing is the most fun thing in the world. 🙂

Two Truths and a Lie:

a) I have lived in 6 states: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Washington.

b) While on a choir tour in high school, I climbed a mountain in British Columbia with well-known Canadian composer Stephen Hatfield.

c) My first role in a theatrical production was in 6th grade.  I played a penguin, and everything I said started with the letter “P”.

(a is the lie—I have never lived in Wisconsin.)

Jessica Sebeck Lugo, Costume Design

Making costumes is one of my passions.  I really look forward to working with the students to help them get into character.  Even if you don’t know how to sew a stitch, you can still help with costumes.  (A little hot glue, fusible web and velcro go a long way.)

Two Truths and a Lie:

a) My husband was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

b) In college my professors included a former C.I.A. Agent, a Chinese Qigong Master and a Riot Grrrl.

c) I speak four languages (some more fluently than others).

(a is the lie—My husband was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.)

Julia Schmitt, Choreographer

The best part about my job as a choreographer is getting to meet and work with such talented cast and crew members. I’m excited to get to meet the family at the Loft Stage!  Everyone involved in a project like putting on a musical is working towards a common goal: To put on the best show possible. I’m going to push for each of my actors to be their best; everyone is cast in the show for a reason, I want to constantly be reminded of why you were cast.

Two Truths and a Lie:

a) I’ve had a TV show tweet me back more than once.

b) I joined Facebook within one year of its launch.

c) I have traveled to Spain twice.

(c is the lie—I’ve been to Spain only once while I was in Europe for a month. I’ve also been lucky enough to travel to India and Korea!)

Here is the latest EF CURTAINTIME IN LONDON JUNE 2013[3] from our Tour Director Kay Macintyre.  More details EF GENRERAL & HOTEL INFO EALING BROADWAY[2].