In The Heights - May 13 - May 16, 2021
Buena Regional High
Production Staff Bios
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Carmen Delia Bryant
Director & Choreographer
Carmen Delia Bryant is in her 15th year teaching Drama for the Buena Regional School District. She began her teaching career directing productions for the BOOST program and continues to produce annual shows for both the high school and middle school Theatre departments. Directorial credits: Sister Act and Hairspray at BRHS; Mary Poppins Jr and Aladdin Jr at BRMS. When she is not directing, Mrs. Bryant enjoys performing in local community theatres. Stage credits include: Les Miserables (Ensemble), Little Shop of Horrors (Urchin) at Cumberland County College; Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts) and Mamma Mia (Donna) with OBSP/Levoy Theatre; In the Heights (Daniela) at Cumberland Players. Mrs. Bryant is excited to see the arts flourish at her alma mater and would like to thank everyone who played a part in getting this production off the ground. To her guardian angels, Pop & Dad: I hope I make you proud! LOVE YOUR FACE!
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Karen Baker
Music Director
Karen M. Baker, a Buena graduate, is the band and choir director at Buena Regional Middle School. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Rowan University. Since then, she has taught instrumental music, vocal music, and dance to elementary, middle, and high school students. She's had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall, as well as performing under prominent composer James Curnow, Grammy Award Winning conductor Dr. Robert Page, and with world renowned musicians such as Dale Underwood and Randy Brecker. Ms. Baker has performed in, directed, and choreographed for various musical theater programs throughout the region. Her professional affiliations include Sigma Alpha Iota, NJMEA, and NAfME. In addition to her performing arts studies, Ms. Baker has traveled internationally to study language and International Business. She is excited to direct this year’s show and would like to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication!
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