Holly is thrilled to be able to work with such amazingly talented theatre artists and volunteers here at Rosebud! Some of Holly's credits include performing in A Narrow Bed (Wings Theatre, NYC), dancing alongside Smashmouth (Radio City Music Hall, NYC) and playing “Benten” in the World Premiere of The Kyogen Rope (O’Malley Theatre, Chicago). You may have seen her locally as Aunt Rose in Wild Mushrooms (Renton Civic Theatre) or as Gabriella in Boeing Boeing (Tacoma Little Theatre). Some local directing credits outside of Rosebud include I Hate Hamlet (Knutzen Family Theatre), If Spiders Made Honey (Burien Little Theatre), and A Very Lovely Dress (Stone Soup Theatre). Holly also enjoys being involved in the vibrant Northwest film community. Some recent projects, Kanashimi and Waiting for Exit, are film festival nominees. Holly has directed numerous workshops and children’s theatre productions throughout Minnesota, Chicago, and NYC. Holly is also the Drama teacher at Federal Way High School. A special thank you to all the participants and their families for helping to keep this dream of live theatre alive for everyone! Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University; Performance Certificate, American Musical & Dramatic Academy NYC; Masters in Business Administration with emphasis in Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management.

John is delighted to return to Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory for this, his tenth summer as director of the pre-teen show.  Some of John’s recent performing credits include Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady (Lyric Light Opera), LM in Pump Boys and Dinettes (Renton Civic/Bellevue Civic), Jacob in Joseph (Second Story Repertory), The Chairman in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Redwood Theatre), Judge Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Mr. Mayor in Seussical (ManeStage Theatre),  Baron Bomburst in Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, Thenardier in Les Miserables, Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone, Old Deuteronomy in CATS, and Fester in the National Award Winning, The Addams Family, A New Musical (Tacoma Musical Playhouse).  John is no stranger to the production side of theatre having been music director for several Renton Summer Teen Musical theatre productions, and recently was music director for Peter Pan (Lyric Light Opera). John has also served as music director and director for select shows for both Family Theatre, and Mainstage shows at Tacoma Musical Playhouse.  He was the founding director of Renton’s Youth Theatre Program that served students ages 7 -12.  John’s day job is that of Music Specialist in the Lake Washington School District, and during his 34 years in that position, he has directed/music directed over 18 productions.  John co-founded the “Little Theatre Project” at his school to provide theatre performance experience for students Kindergarten – 2nd  Grade. Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Elmhurst College, and Masters of Education in Technology in Education from Lesley University.Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Elmhurst College, and Masters of Education in Technology in Education from Lesley University.

Vanessa Wilson has been training in dance since she was 3 years old, and choreographing for shows since she was 15. She has choreographed for Decatur high school’s productions of Hello, Dolly! and The Drowsy Chaperone. There’s a Monster in my Closet is her first show with Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory, and she is excited to create a fun, playful show!

Gale is a sophomore and this is their 5th show with the Federal Way High School Drama Department. They have worked as a Stage Manager for Rosebud Children’s Theatre’s production of Princess Whatsername, as well as Run Crew for Blithe Spirit and Mary Poppins. Jr, both with FWHS. Some of Gale’s hobbies include writing hyper-specific fanfiction, having arguments with their beta fish Bungo, and piecing together indie game lore. Gale would like to give a shout out to Lily Wright, for keeping them in check <3 and to Jacky/Acid. “Happy 3 year anniversary, I love you. Enjoy the show!”

Michele has been the costume designer for RCTC for many years as well as being the Resident Costume Designer for Tacoma Little Theatre for the past 10 years. She enjoys working on mainstage and summer youth productions. Her passion for costuming both adult and youth actors shines through the actors' performances when portraying their characters in the shows. She has watched many of the young actors at RCTC grow from the preteen program to the teen program and is impressed with how their acting, singing, and dancing skills have progressed.

Joseph is in 10th grade and this is his second show with Federal Way High School Drama Department. Some other roles he has done are Sound Technician in Dracula. Some of Joseph's hobbies include playing video games, watching tv, and being sick for every show :>. Joseph would like to give a shout out to all the people who forced him into theater because without them he wouldn't have decided to stick around and find out the fun he'd have here.

Melanie is in 11th grade and this is her sixth show with Federal Way High School Drama Department. Melanie was costume coordinator for Mary Poppins. Jr., and Dracula. Some other roles she has done include stage manager for Dracula and operating the fly rail for Once Upon A Mattress with Rosebud Children’s Theatre. Some of Melanie’s hobbies include crocheting and photography. Melanie would like to give a shout out to her friends and family for supporting her so much in theater. Enjoy the show!