Kathryn McManus (Founder, Director) is a performer who wants to share her love of musical theatre with students of all ages and abilities. She started theatre at the age of nine and has loved it ever since. Miss Kathryn is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she studied Theatre Arts with a concentration in Directing, performing roles in many shows along the way. She is also a graduate of Madison High School, where she participated in all music classes and school productions, earning an honorable mention from Papermill Playhouse's Rising Star Awards. @kathrynnmcmanus​

Kristin McManus (Production Manager, Teaching Artist) is a 21 year old senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University studying theatre directing and dance. Miss Kristin has loved being involved with SKC ever since it began, both onstage playing roles like Charlie Brown, and offstage assistant directing or production managing. She is passionate about dancing, music, fashion, and creating a safe space for SKC students to explore the world of theatre. After graduation, Miss Kristin wishes to get involved in the fashion or interior design industries as well as stay a major part of the SKC community. @kristinjmcmanus

Kelsie Daniels (Teaching Artist) is a performer who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a BA in Theatre and a MA in Education. Along with years of performance experience, Miss Kelsie has directed and choreographed various productions at schools and community theaters in New Jersey. She is currently booking private vocal lessons and audition coaching sessions, in addition to directing mainstage productions at Butler High School and teaching at Studio 691 at the Wyckoff YMCA. We are so excited to have Miss Kelsie with us to share her experiences in theatre! @onevoice_vocalstudio

Nicholas Roberts (Videographer, Teaching Artist) is a graduate of the BA film program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He created his own local film company, Wayward Avenue, at the age of 17. He began working with SKC in 2020 when filming Matilda the Musical, and since then has filmed nearly every SKC production, including being the director of photography for Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS! Mr. Nick has a talent in screenwriting and has won several screenwriting awards over the past ten years. He is excited to use his passion to teach students the ins and outs of screenwriting, acting, directing, and producing for film. @waywardavenue

Jack O'Connor (Videographer, Teaching Artist) is a New Jersey based filmmaker who is set to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University in May 2022. He began working with SKC in 2021 when Wayward Avenue was hired to film the cabaret. He has been the man behind the camera at many performances since then. Even though his primary focus is film, Mr. Jack is no stranger to the stage, having performed in high school and college theatre. In his career, Mr. Jack has created over 30 short films, directed 3 plays, produced an award winning driver's safety video, and, thanks to SKC, continues to work in the theatre industry. @waywardavenue

Vienna Holmes (Teaching Artist) is a singer, dancer, actor and recent graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she earned a BA in Musical Theater and Communications. After getting her start in pageants and modeling, Miss Vienna has been working and training in the performing arts industry from before the age of one and has a great love for the arts. She has played several roles onstage in New Jersey community and collegiate theatre. She recently received her Master's Degree in Fashion Marketing, and is currently studying dance at Broadway Dance Center in New York City.