Babes in Arms (Oppenheimer Version) - February 01 - February 02, 2024

JP Taravella High School

 Crew Who's Who 

  • Lori Sessions

    Director/Choreographer

    is in her 30th year teaching theatre at JPT. She holds a BA in Theatre and a MS in Education from Florida State University and has previously been named JP Taravella's Teacher of the Year, Broward County Arts Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Educator of the Year -Florida Association for Theatre Education and is a member of the Broward Education Hall of Fame. She has directed countless shows including productions of Ragtime, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast and On The Town showcased at the Florida State Thespian Festival and Singing in the Rain’ and Leading Ladies which won the best Musical and Play respectively for the South Florida Cappies.  She serves as Assistant State Director for Florida Thespians, Chair for South Florida Cappies and as District 7 Thespian Chairperson. “Thanks to my husband for his  support during these crazy production weeks, much love to my family and thank you to the cast, crew and boosters for your dedication!”

  • Morgan Healey

    Music Director

    is the Choir and Orchestra Director at J.P. Taravella High School. He received a Bachelor of Music Education from the Florida State University. He currently serves as the District Coordinator for District 15 of the Florida Vocal Association. Choirs under his direction have received superiors at both District and State Music Performance Assessments. Mr. Healey has also served as an accompanist for many choirs in Broward County and has accompanied the Broward All County Chorus. He is proud and happy to continue growing both the chorus and orchestra programs at J.P. Taravella.  

  • Krissy Orellana

    Stage Manager

    is a junior and this is her third year in JPT Drama!. This will be her second year stage managing and is excited for this show and all the hard work put into it! She has worked on show such as Radium Girls and All Shook Up and cant wait to learn more as she progresses!

  • Julisa Landin

    Lighting Designer

    is a Junior and this will be her 2nd year as Lighting Designer and her 1st as Technical Representative of Troupe 3502. She's also been an Assistant Stage Manager, Stage Manager, and Director at JPT before. She would like to give thanks to Mrs. Sessions for giving her so many opportunities like directing her first show Tourist Attraction.

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