The Claw - June 02 - June 03, 2023
Lanai Academy of Performing Arts
Crew Who's Who
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Matt Glickstein
(Executive Director/Music Director) Matt is the founder and Executive Director of the Lana'i Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA). He was awarded the 2019 Broadway Junior Spirit award at the Junior Theater Festival. Matt has also written two original musical productions for LAPA: Island Below the Star (2013), and Day of Conquest: A Story of Kaulula'au (2019).
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Rochelle Vereide
(choreographer) Rochelle Vereide grew up in Colorado, studying ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. Her drive for movement continued in college and she finished with two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance and Music Theatre from Colorado Mesa University. Rochelle now lives and works on Lanai teaching dance for LAPA and youth for Kings Chapel Christian School.
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Mindy Bolo
(assistant director) Mindy Bolo is a born and raised Lana’i resident who has spent most of her life singing and playing various instruments, starting in LHES elementary school. She has played lead roles in many musicals hosted by Kings Cathedral and worked as a sound technician. Her background working with kids at LHES, LCHC and community events has been a big help for this year's show. “I’m known as Auntie Mindy to all the kids, which, makes working with them beyond rewarding!”
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Susan Book
(costumes/sets) Susan has been a teacher for over 20 years. She currently works at Hala Kahiki Montessori School with preschool and kindergarten students. She has participated in theater, speech, and drama since high school and has used theater in her classrooms as an aid to learning for years. Susan loves helping children find their confidence to shine on stage.
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Terri Lynn Cousley
(vocal coach/assistant director) Terri Lynn Cousley, Lana'i City resident, enjoyed a 25 year career as a classical singer and stage and screen actor in San Francisco. She has two Grammys from her work with the San Francisco Symphony. TL holds a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology and has coached a number of professional and young singers.
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