Disney's Aladdin JR. - May 16 - May 18, 2019

PS 87

 Crew Who's Who 

  • Tyler Eley

    Director / Choreographer

    is a NYC based Director/Choreographer who holds his BM in Musical Theatre from Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University. Aside from Rising Stars, he teaches Tap, Ballet, and Wiggle Giggle. In addition, he is the Assistant Program Director at the Riverdale Childrens Theatre Summer Intensive. He has experience with privately coaching students for auditions and has taught Musical Theatre masterclasses throughout the Tri-state area. Prior to putting on the Director/Choreographer hat, Tyler performed as a professional actor for many years all over the country at various regional theaters, theme parks and with cruise line companies! He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. Most of all, he would like to thank his students and creative team for making his visions come to life on stage!

  • DJ Matsko

    Music Director

    is the music director of 87 Afterschool’s Rising Star and Shining Star classes and a co-teacher of the Intro to Keyboard and Broadway Now classes. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Vocal Performance from West Chester University and Boston University respectively. DJ joined the 87 Afterschool team in the 2016-2017 school year for Rising Star’s production of Jungle Book and Shining Star’s Hello Dolly. Additional music directing credits include Seussical the Musical, Les Misérables, Hairspray, Guys & Dolls, and West Side Story. While at West Chester University, DJ music directed the 2013 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Benefit presented by the University Theater and Dance Department. Aside from music directing, DJ is a high school writing and literature teacher and continues to perform as a soloist and choral singer. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such talented students and supportive families!

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