
ABOUT
Class Act is a year-round, innovative theatre program that provides students of all ages with a creative foundation in music, theatre, and acting.
Class Act’s mission is to positively impact the lives of its students and families by encouraging personal growth through creative expression and theatre.
Our programs offer the fundamental backbone to excel personally and professionally. We cater to the needs of every student who enters our door. ​
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Each production will culminate in a series of performances on stage with handcrafted sets, personalized props, and beautifully designed costumes. Our productions provide a thrilling experience under the spotlight for all performers!
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OUR CORE VALUES:
Excel Creatively, Work as a Team, Impact the Community, Always Have Fun
STAFF

Jessica Alexander
Artistic Director
& CEO
MFA in Acting from
New School University

Tiffany Vallerga
Teen Director/Choreographer
& Enrichment Director
BA in Cinematic Arts from
San Francisco State University

Kate Brennan
Program Producer
& Choreographer
BFA in Musical Theatre
from AMDA

Lucy Davison
Rising Stars Director
& Assistant Director
Currently attending Pierce College
& Performed in 12 Class Act Shows

Liv Vargas
Rising Stars Director
& Assistant Director
B.M. Music Business and Entrepreneurship, SDSU

Cali Mosca
Lighting Designer
& Teaching Assistant
Currently attending Cal Lutheran
Majoring in Theater Arts

Michael Cochnar
General Manager
& Executive Producer
BFA in Theatre from
Doane University
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Karis Brizendine
Company Music Director &
Enrichment Producer
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Baldwin Wallace University

Maria Fouras
Enrichment Director
& Assistant Choreographer
El Camino Grad & performed in 12 Class Act Shows
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Jessamyn Bruno
Enrichment Team Lead
& Associate Director
Bachelor's in Theatre Arts
California State University-Northridge

Taryn Huffman
Assistant Director
& Choreographer
BFA in Musical Theatre
Missouri State University

Cassie Shima
Costume Manager
& Designer
BA, Theatre Arts
CSU, Long Beach

Thom Dalesandro
Company Manager
& Music Director
BA in Performing Arts: Music from CSU Channel Islands

Ivory Reid
Main Stage Co-Choreographer &
Main Stage Kids Producer
AA degree in Theater
Performing Arts

Lucas Sprague
Assistant Music Director
Kids & Enrichment Programs
BA in Music Composition from California Lutheran University

Kyle Brizendine
Assistant Music Director
Enrichment Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies from CSUN

Emily Franks
Enrichment Program
& Associate Director
BA in Mass Communications from
Florida State University

Suzy Cochnar
Production
Coordinator
Master's in Education
from University of Nebraska
Class Act Board of Directors
Michael Cochnar, Jessica Alexander, Garrett Mendez, Aimee Leff, Marwa Gofnung, Ally Mulholland, Marlena Robbins, Pete Wanat, and Alex Selkowitz