Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida - May 03 - May 06, 2018
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
Who's Who
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Mr. Jason Robert LeClair
Director/Scenic Design
Jason Robert LeClair has his Masters in Art Education from the University of Florida and is an Honors graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media and Performing Arts. He has been teaching the art of theatre in all aspects since 1999. Working in professional theatres as technical director, community theatres as artistic director and consultant, as well as high schools across the state and the east coast, he has earned a solid local reputation for excellence. President of the Rhode Island Theatre Education Association from 2010 – 2014 and Director of International Thespian Troupe 7444, Mr. LeClair continues to work in the realm of arts education encouraging the collaborative nature of the theatrical arts. He lives life as an artist and shares this life with his wife and daughters. He would like to thank his family for their support and love.
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Dr. E. Justin Simone
Musical Director/Piano
E. Justin Simone, Ph.D., Music Director, is an award-winning concert pianist, vocal and instrumental coach, music theorist, and financial planner based out of Providence, RI. He has directed over 40 opera and musical theater productions and has provided his educational and musical services to numerous institutions and festivals throughout the world. In 2010, he was named Assistant Director and répétiteur under acclaimed choral conductor Dr. André J. Thomas. Among his notable concert venues are the White House, Kennedy Center, National Cathedral, Severance Hall, Wales Millennium Centre, Auditorium del Suffragio, Château de Losse, Minoritensaal, and Moscow and St. Petersburg Conservatories. In addition to his music career, E. Justin is the Founder of the Rhode Island Wiffle Ball League (est. 1996; www.riwiffleball.com) and is a Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor.
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Mr. Christopher Cournoyer
Technical Director/Lighting and Sound Design
Chris earned his B.A. from Rhode Island College in 2012, with a major in Technical Theatre. This is his fourth year serving as Technical Director for the Beacon Theatre Workshop. Additionally, Chris serves as Technical Director for Heritage Ballet, where he has been for five years. He has also worked as Assistant TD for Kaliedoscope Theatre, as well as many other community and educational theatre endeavors.
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