VISUAL ART DIRECTOR
Rebecca Anderson is a Loudoun County native and grew up coming to watch the plays to see her uncle, William Muncaster, perform in Arts for All productions. Growing up just a corn field away from William helped foster Rebecca's passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
Rebecca has found many volunteer and paid positions to fulfill this passion starting in high school. She has a Masters in Special Education from Shenandoah University and was a LCPS Special Education teacher before quitting to fulfill a new dream...being a stay at home mom! And while she loves her new job, something was missing, leading her to become an Arts for All Loudoun board member first and now Visual Art Director!
Rebecca Anderson is a Loudoun County native and grew up coming to watch the plays to see her uncle, William Muncaster, perform in Arts for All productions. Growing up just a corn field away from William helped foster Rebecca's passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
Rebecca has found many volunteer and paid positions to fulfill this passion starting in high school. She has a Masters in Special Education from Shenandoah University and was a LCPS Special Education teacher before quitting to fulfill a new dream...being a stay at home mom! And while she loves her new job, something was missing, leading her to become an Arts for All Loudoun board member first and now Visual Art Director!
Alice in Wonderland Production Team
DIRECTOR
Amanda Barr is a graduate from Radford University’s School of Dance and Theatre, receiving a BS degree in Theatre. Her past experiences include Babe the Sheep Pig (Mrs. Hoggett), Anything Goes (Ensemble), Oklahoma! (Card girl, Dance Corps, Ensemble), Once Upon a Christmas Carol (Belle, Ensemble), Walk to Freedom: The Mary Draper Ingles Story where she originated the role of Mary Draper Ingles, and All for The Union (Maggie Loden), which was performed at the National Capitol FRINGE Festival. Previously she directed Arts for All’s production of Treasures: The Musical Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Seussical Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, and Mary Poppins Jr. This is her sixth directing credit and her 21st year with Arts For All Loudoun.
Amanda Barr is a graduate from Radford University’s School of Dance and Theatre, receiving a BS degree in Theatre. Her past experiences include Babe the Sheep Pig (Mrs. Hoggett), Anything Goes (Ensemble), Oklahoma! (Card girl, Dance Corps, Ensemble), Once Upon a Christmas Carol (Belle, Ensemble), Walk to Freedom: The Mary Draper Ingles Story where she originated the role of Mary Draper Ingles, and All for The Union (Maggie Loden), which was performed at the National Capitol FRINGE Festival. Previously she directed Arts for All’s production of Treasures: The Musical Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Seussical Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, and Mary Poppins Jr. This is her sixth directing credit and her 21st year with Arts For All Loudoun.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Ashley Gant is a Board-Certified Music Therapist turned full-time stay at home mom of 3. In 2019, she was honored as one of Loudoun County’s 40 Under 40 for her work developing a music therapy internship program at a local private practice. Over the years, she has served as AFA Music Director, worked as a camp counselor, and composed music and reimagined original pieces for shows. She is excited to return this year for Alice in Wonderland!
Ashley Gant is a Board-Certified Music Therapist turned full-time stay at home mom of 3. In 2019, she was honored as one of Loudoun County’s 40 Under 40 for her work developing a music therapy internship program at a local private practice. Over the years, she has served as AFA Music Director, worked as a camp counselor, and composed music and reimagined original pieces for shows. She is excited to return this year for Alice in Wonderland!
CHOREOGRAPHER
Sharon Mercke - This is Sharon’s fourth year as Choreographer with the AFA Production Team. Sharon was an original faculty member of The Loudoun School of Ballet, their Contemporary Dance Di-rector and the Director of JAZZ&CO DANCE. She has been a dance teacher, choreographer and performer. There's nothing like live theater! Enjoy the show!
Sharon Mercke - This is Sharon’s fourth year as Choreographer with the AFA Production Team. Sharon was an original faculty member of The Loudoun School of Ballet, their Contemporary Dance Di-rector and the Director of JAZZ&CO DANCE. She has been a dance teacher, choreographer and performer. There's nothing like live theater! Enjoy the show!
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Sheila Cowling - This is Sheila's first year as Technical Director with the AFA production team. Sheila has been the Writer for and the Director of the St. Frances DeSales Drama Team for over twenty years. It is an honor to be a part of this extraordinary program. She teaches art at Good Shepherd School and is the former owner of Jerry's Flowers and Gifts, and is a USAF veteran. The show is phenomenal!
Sheila Cowling - This is Sheila's first year as Technical Director with the AFA production team. Sheila has been the Writer for and the Director of the St. Frances DeSales Drama Team for over twenty years. It is an honor to be a part of this extraordinary program. She teaches art at Good Shepherd School and is the former owner of Jerry's Flowers and Gifts, and is a USAF veteran. The show is phenomenal!
PROPS MISTRESS
Melissa Muszynski is excited to continue working props backstage with Arts for All! If she isn't backstage, you can find her reading a good book or teaching preschool.
Melissa Muszynski is excited to continue working props backstage with Arts for All! If she isn't backstage, you can find her reading a good book or teaching preschool.
STAGE MANAGER
Tom Hughes - This is Tom’s 5th year total with Arts for All. Tom has performed in front of the audience for 3 years and has been behind the scenes for 2 years. This is Tom’s 1st year as stage manager, and he is very excited to guide the crew through this production! He loves working alongside the cast and crew at Arts for All. Enjoy the show!
Tom Hughes - This is Tom’s 5th year total with Arts for All. Tom has performed in front of the audience for 3 years and has been behind the scenes for 2 years. This is Tom’s 1st year as stage manager, and he is very excited to guide the crew through this production! He loves working alongside the cast and crew at Arts for All. Enjoy the show!
COSTUMER
Susan Colwell is thrilled to be costuming her fifth musical for Arts for All. Sewing is her lifelong passion, and dreaming up costumes for our actors brings her great joy! Susan comes from a long line of dressmakers who inspired her at an early age. When not crafting costumes, Susan teaches science classes (35 years) for inquisitive preschoolers, using experiments and demonstrations to explain the world around them.
Susan Colwell is thrilled to be costuming her fifth musical for Arts for All. Sewing is her lifelong passion, and dreaming up costumes for our actors brings her great joy! Susan comes from a long line of dressmakers who inspired her at an early age. When not crafting costumes, Susan teaches science classes (35 years) for inquisitive preschoolers, using experiments and demonstrations to explain the world around them.
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Mariah Conrad has been involved in Arts for All for four years. She is thrilled to be part of this production as Assistant Stage Manager. She also plays travel softball!
Mariah Conrad has been involved in Arts for All for four years. She is thrilled to be part of this production as Assistant Stage Manager. She also plays travel softball!
ASSISTANT COSTUMER
Siobhan Sheehan - Siobhan is a former drama kid who has been sewing since second grade. This is her second year working with Arts for All. Working as an editor for more than 25 years has given her an eye for detail and a love for learning new things. She enjoys reading, quilting, historical sewing, knitting, and K-dramas.
Siobhan Sheehan - Siobhan is a former drama kid who has been sewing since second grade. This is her second year working with Arts for All. Working as an editor for more than 25 years has given her an eye for detail and a love for learning new things. She enjoys reading, quilting, historical sewing, knitting, and K-dramas.
