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Founder & Director:
Sarah Hope
Hi, I'm Miss "Happy" Hope! I created Hope Musical
Theatre in 2000 when I moved back to the Bay Area from New York City. In New
York, I conceived my own one woman cabaret show performing in New York, Palm
Springs, and San Francisco. I recently performed in the long running show
Beach Blanket Babylon. I have been creating shows with children for many years;
in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and now Palo Alto! We had a great time rehearsing
the show...ENJOY!
Accompanist:
Kimberley Hinkley
Kimberley Hinkley began her musical studies at the age of four with Beatrice C. Roberts, in Castro Valley. Her love of music quickly grew as
she got older and she developed interest in song-writing. At the age of 9, she composed her first piece, "Beyond the Roses," which
received excellent reviews in a statewide competition. While continuing piano studies and competitions, she became interested in singing,
playing the guitar, and becoming a more well rounded musician.
Kimberley currently teaches piano to students in the East bay and has played throughout the bay area at weddings, parties, liturgical services and musical productions. She feels very lucky to know the Liebowitz duo and blessed to have Matt as her voice teacher and both of them as her partners in musical adventures! She sends love to her family, including her nephew, Max.
Choreographer:
Casandra Owen
Casandra Owen is currently in her third season as choreographer for Hope Musical Theater. She also directs and instructs in the Diaz Dance Program for Alameda Unified School District, and choreographs and instructs at Marin School of the Arts.
Casandra has been classically trained in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. In the past ten years, she has been teaching and choreographing for dance enthusiasts of all ages. She received her bachelor’s degree in dance from the School of Music and Dance at San Francisco State University and her masters of fine arts degree from Mills College in Oakland.
If you would like to contact Casandra, she can be reached at: casandraowen at gmail.com
Choreographer:
Brad DeLima
Hi! I'm Brad. Since graduating from New York University, I've gone on to perform
on Broadway in the Tony award winning musical 42nd Street and at Radio City
Music Hall with the world famous Rocketts. Like Miss "Happy" Hope,
I too have been teaching childrens theatre for many years; from New York City
to the Bay Area and I'm very excited to be joining Hope Musical Theatre this
summer!
Choreographer:
Chris Prinzo
Hi, I'm Chris. I'm originally from New York where I got my start at Staten
Island Children's Theatre Association at the age of 8. More recently I
performed on Broadway in Mamma Mia! I now live in LA where I can be seen on
The Young and the Restless and American Dreams.
Costume Designer/Creator:
Sally Nordlund
Hi, I'm Sally and I am delighted to be joining Hope Musical Theatre this
summer. After earning a BSN from Vanderbilt University, I worked as a
critical care nurse and in health care education for many years. Currently,
I am a 4th/5th grade instructional aide and substitute teacher at Walter
Hays. Thanks to the strong interests in theatre of my 3 children (2 in high
school, 1 in college) I have had the chance to enjoy many
"behind-the-scenes" theatrical activities. Costuming is my favorite! For the
past 9 years, I have sewn and designed costumes for high school historic
reenactments and for elementary school productions. I am looking forward to
sharing the magic of theatre with all of you.
