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Traysie Amick
received her B.A. in Theatre at Winthrop University and studied directing with Omaha Magic Theatre. In college, she designed a children’s program for Rock Hill Community Theatre and was a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national dramatic honor society. As a youth, she got her start in camera work and participated in the Governor’s School for the Arts theatre program. Involved both on stage and behind the scenes with many theatres here in the Upstate since 1999, Traysie has contributed many hours in the field as a teacher, director, and performer in both SCCT’s Theatre Arts Conservatory and the KNOW WAY Real Life Drama program. She also serves as SCCT's Principal Teaching Artist.
Betsy Bisson
has been working in educational theatre since 1992 when she began to develop the award-winning YouTheatre program for Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina. She has also worked regionally as a director and professional actress and stage manager. She was named to Who’s Who Among American Teachers in 1998 and 2000 and recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in 2000. Her directorial credits (over 100 productions) range from children's theatre to musicals, from farces to dramas, from original works to classics. Betsy currently serves as SCCT's Artistic/Education Director.
Jason Bryant
is a graduate from Clemson University, the Fine Arts Center, The Warehouse Theater’s Journeyman Program and is a consultant for Explore the Arts Program in the Greenville County School District. Formally trained in contemporary and classical acting, stage combat, diction, movement, and technical theatre, Jason can be seen as a regular member of Upstate Shakespeare Festival, as well as theatres throughout the Upstate. He also serves as an actor and facilitator for SCCT's KNOW WAY Real Life Drama program.
Steve Griner
is an accomplished pianist, choral director, and composer. His works have been published, recorded, and heard nationwide. He is currently music director at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, PCA in Greer and runs a successful piano studio. Steve often serves as Music Director & Conductor for SCCT's mainstage productions.
Mia Phillips
received her M.A. in theatre from USC and her B.A. from Wofford College where she worked on and off stage in every aspect of production. She taught at Workshop Theatre and USC, as an adjunct professor in Columbia, SC. Mia taught drama for five years at Stone Academy and has been a consultant for the Explore the Arts program. She has been teaching for SCCT since 1997. As a SC Approved Artist, her credits include numerous directing, technical and acting roles. She is SCCT's Production Stage Manager and has guest directed numerous SCCT mainstage shows.
April Schaeffer
is a graduate of the Fine Arts Center for the Performing Arts and was a member of the Southeast Theatre Dance Company. Since 1998, she has been a principal dancer for the Greenville Little Theatre where she also acts regularly. She has also been a part of each of GLT’s Studio 444 productions, and brought the first ever “Dance Drama” to the series. April has been involved with several school outreach programs including GLT on Tour and SCCT’s KNOW WAY teen life theatre. She currently teaches dance full time, choreographs regularly for local theatres, and is a member of the Laughing Stock Improv Group. She is thrilled to be teaching in her 3rd year here at SCCT and is privileged as always to be sharing her passion with our next generation of performers.
Celia Stockton
is a Musical Theatre vocal instructor for the South Carolina Children’s Theatre and Director of the new GLEE groups at SCCT. Celia also serves as Choral Director for the First Wesleyan Church of Central, SC. Celia attended Miami University of Oxford, Ohio and Wright State University of Dayton, Ohio for Musical Theatre, and Brenau University and Southern Wesleyan University for Choral & Instrumental Music. Celia is continuing degree work in Elementary Education. Celia brings to SCCT a diverse background in the area of the performing arts. As an actress, one of her most favorite roles was Maggie from “42nd Street”, on board the S.S. Norway cruise ship. And of course, Celia loved her role as Sister Margareta in SCCT’s Sound of Music last Fall as well as costuming the show. Most recently, Celia served as Musical Director for Woodmont High School’s production of Guys and Dolls. As an Executive Producer and performer, Celia for Paramount Parks and Jean Ann Ryan Productions, both industry leaders in live entertainment for theme parks and cruise ships.
Anne Kelly Tromsness
has served as the Educational Programs Coordinator for the Columbia Marionette Theatre, an instructor for the SC Shakespeare Company, Workshop Theatre, Trustus Theatre's Apprentice Company, Colleton County Arts Council, Clemson Area Youth Theatre, and Primal Screen and the Gypsy Arts Collaborative in Vermont. A veteran stage actor, she is a former staff and company member at Trustus Theatre, also performing extensively on the Warehouse Theatre stage. She has also worked with the Warehouse Theatre's outreach program, This Wooden O, designing the Shakespeare in the classroom curriculum and training the actor-instructors. She performs in SCCT's Know Way program. Anne is Co-Artistic Director for the Distracted Globe Theatre Company, and currently serves as the Community Service and Service Learning Coordinator at the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.
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