Meet Our Camp Directors!
Jenn Adams
Camp Director
Jennifer Adams is an Arizona native who is the the Creative Arts and Theatre Director/Teacher at a private school in Phoenix. She has trained with world-renowned vocal instructors and learned to perfect her craft. As a performer first, Jennifer has been seen on several Arizona stages in numerous productions such as the World Premier of Blackbeard: the Musical (Mary understudy), the Arizona premiere of The Secret Garden (Lily), an ariZoni Award for Brigadoon (Meg), The King and I (Lady Thiang), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Joseph . . . Dreamcoat (Narrator), Carrie the Musical (Miss Gardner), Les Miserables (Fantine),
among many, many others. She has worked extensively as a professionalin both Operatic and Music Theatre repertory across the southwest for over 30 years. Jennifer is also an accomplished pianist and a renowned music director for countless award-winning productions over the years, including her Zoni award winning Matilda. She has taught music and theatre for numerous performing arts schools, which includes creating and heading the music theater program at the prestigious Arizona School for the Arts in downtown Phoenix. Her students have performed all over the country and abroad, including the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Disney and many cruise lines. Primarily focused in youth theater, she has directed, music directed and choreographed a multitude of productions over the years. Her true passion is working with the youth and she loves “all her kids”, keeping in touch over the years. Jennifer is the owner/proprietor of a private voice and piano studio in the valley, where she teaches, as well as coaches audition prep. When not at school, teaching privately or working a summer camp or at a local theater, Jennifer enjoys traveling with her husband, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially being Mimi her 2 adorable grandkids. Big thanks to Nancy, Lu, and the PWP for inviting her back year after year. And thank you to Elizabeth, for being an amazing bestie and roomie these past 3 weeks! She would also like to send a shout out to Kenne, her incredibly supportive husband . . . “and the day after”!
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Izzy Catalano
Choreographer
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Izzy Catalano is from Scottsdale, Arizona, and is currently a student at Arizona State University studying Elementary Education with an emphasis on the Arts in Education. She was a recreational dancer and competitive gymnast in her youth before transitioning to theater. She has been choreographing for both Youth and High School Theater for 5 years and loves watching young actors explore storytelling through dance. She has been in the theater world for over 10 years, both on and off the stage, and it has truly become her home. She hopes that the audience sees how much work these young actors have put into this show, and she can’t wait for everyone to see their talents!