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Bringing Jungle Book Kids to Brookhaven United Methodist Church

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Brookhaven United Methodist Church as the host location for our upcoming Jungle Book Kids musical theatre production! Our program is growing fast and that has resulted in forming partnerships with local facilities where we can host more musicals and give our clients more options to choose from! This collaboration allows us to bring high-quality arts programming into a welcoming, community-centered space right here in Brookhaven.

Jungle Book Kids is a fun, low-commitment musical experience designed especially for younger performers. Over the course of just 10 rehearsals, students learn songs, choreography, and storytelling skills—culminating in a joyful final performance. It’s a fantastic introduction to musical theatre and a great way for kids to build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence. Rehearsals begins Feb 24 and end on May 5 with a final, 30 minute performance! Click here for more details.

We’re grateful to Brookhaven UMC for opening their doors and supporting arts education in our community. Partnerships like this help us expand access to creative opportunities and continue our mission of inspiring confidence, creativity, and connection through the arts.

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Maggie Carpenter

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Maggie Carpenter is a lifelong lover of cheer and gymnastics. While growing up in the Cleveland, Ohio area, she took her first gymnastics class at two years old and went on to many years of recreational gymnastics and ten years of competitive cheerleading. In addition to her cheerleading background, she has an extensive performing arts background and currently sings in the Soprano II section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. She is also an avid reader and loves all things arts and crafts. She is not afraid to be silly and loves working with the youngest athletes. Her goal for each tumbling class is to safely coach children through the beginnings of proper technique while having the most amount of fun possible!

Ricardo Aponte

Adult Musical Theatre Dance Instructor

Stage director and choreographer Ricardo Aponte has directed over 15 musicals and choreographed over 30 musicals, operas, and industrial shows nationwide. Ricardo is originally from Venezuela and resides in Atlanta, GA, where he has become one of the most in-demand creators, recognized with 3 Suzi Awards and ten nominations.  Recent work: Director and/or Choreographer- Atlanta Opera (Candide, Cabaret, Revolution of Steve Jobs, Carmen, and Frida), Cinderella (Aurora Theatre), Luisa Fernanda (Florentine Opera), White Christmas (Jennie T. Anderson). He’s also the founder and artistic director of Theatre Platform Project, an educational nonprofit, providing performing arts programs to diverse communities in Atlanta.
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With a lifelong passion for movement, Sasha began training in Parkour and Gymnastics at a very young age. This early start sparked a deep understanding of how exciting and at times challenging it can be to learn new skills. That’s why Sasha is dedicated to guiding students through every step of their journey, no matter their age or experience level.

As an APK-certified Parkour instructor and experienced gymnastics coach, Sasha has worked with a wide range of students and personalities. His coaching background includes time at places like American Parkour, Peach Pit Gymnastics and Intown Stars Gymnastics, where he coached both recreational and competitive gymnastics as well as Parkour, helping athletes build confidence, strength, and creativity through movement.

Sasha believes in creating a supportive and empowering environment where students can progress at their own pace. His Motto? “See obstacles as opportunities not limitations!” 

Asia Bryant

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Amanda DeJiacomo

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Amanda DeJiacomo began playing piano at the age of 6 and continued her piano studies through college. Amanda began her collegiate studies at Lee University, where she was accepted into the School of Music, and took piano lessons. She transferred to Shorter University and was also accepted into the School of Music, where she continued lessons and joined Choir. Amanda performed in multiple shows at Shorter University.

In addition to piano, Amanda expanded her musical career in middle school through playing flute and piccolo and achieving First Chair All State band. Amanda played in multiple piano Guild competitions and received the highest ratings.

Amanda has also studied with the Upright Citizens Brigade in Improvisation and Sketch Comedy. Amanda acted in multiple professional projects in Los Angeles and Atlanta. She is a 2-time regional champion golfer and competed in two National College Golf Championships. Amanda grew up as a musician and athlete and fully believes these have set her up for success. She looks forward to meeting her new students and sharing her knowledge and joy of music!

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Abbey Danna

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Abbey is a singer, dancer, actor, musician and artist from Baltimore, MD. Over the past decade, Abbey has performed in various venues ranging from amphitheaters across the world.. She began her career as a dancer in NYC but over the last decade evolved into a multifaceted artist, business-owner and performer. Over the last five years, she has also been teaching and developing the musicians and performers of the future. Building the student’s confidence is her focus while she teaches guitar, piano, voice and dance. You can find her music on streaming platforms and follow her online – abbeydanna.com