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    Director & Choreographer         Music Director               Technical Director        Student Director                     

Courtney Chitwood Ondre

Ms. Ondre has been working with Ridge Performing Arts since the very beginning. Throughout her tenure here she has had students go onto Broadway, National Tours, Cruise Ships and notable dance and theatre companies.  Ridge Performing Arts Alumni can be seen currently in Broadway's Wicked, Gus Giordana Jazz Company, Radio City Rockett's, Singer/Dancer at Disney and Universal Studios, National Tours with Les Misérables and Vegas Industrials. Our students have also won Region One Act and came home from State First Runner's Up in the show, 'The Last Night of Ballyhoo." Along with that win, her student Wes Nickell, won best actor for the state of Georgia. The Ridge Dance Team brought home the state ring in 2023 with the last two years finishing 2nd in state for Hip Hop. Courtney's works have been adjudicated for the National High School Dance Festival, performed on Public Television and chosen for performances at Walt Disney World.

Eddie Estrada

Mr. Estrada is so excited to be music directing once again at Peachtree Ridge. This marks his 4th consecutive year directing with Mrs.Ondre and he is incredibly grateful to her for introducing him to this program and these incredible children. He would like to thank the cast of the show for always welcoming him with open arms and sharing their gifts with him. He would also like to thank his incredibly supportive wife, Emily, whom without, none of this would be possible. The Estradas recently welcomed a baby boy into the world and Emily has continued to support Eddie with his passions. He is thrilled to have his Jr. director, Elliott, with him for this show! Break a leg to the cast and crew!

Brandon Chitwood

Brandon has been choreographing many styles of dance, including tap, modern and hip-hop since 1999. He has received special recognition and exclusive awards for his cutting-edge choreography and music composition. Chitwood has designed extraordinary light schemes for hundreds of shows and has designed and constructed sets for numerous theatre, studio, and dance productions. He has performed, choreographed, and taught Master Classes throughout the United States. Recently, Chitwood has taken full control over his artistic vision by choreographing, composing, and designing the dance, music, and set for his pieces that have been performed at the National festivals presented by RDA                                      

Olivia Noel                                                          

Oliva has always found her home on stage, radiating energy in every role. She has notably starred as the love interest in "Pippin," Sharpay in "High School Musical," and the doctor in "Yellow Boat." Most recently she is thrilled to help with "Chicago" and support her talented castmates.