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ABOUT US

At Off Broadway Dance Theatre, we believe all students should have a chance to “shine.” Our students are given the opportunity and are encouraged to explore singing, dancing and acting and experience all facets of the performing arts.

With an emphasis on Musical Theatre, Off Broadway Dance Theatre not only offers traditional dance instruction, but we also offer Acting, Musical Theatre, Broadway Movement and other theatre based classes. This helps each student be the best performer he or she can be whether it is in a school drama or professional theatre.

Off Broadway students walk away from our studios with a knowledge and appreciation for set building, costume design, theatrical production, learn great songs from the Broadway classics, play wonderful characters, learn variations from timeless Ballets and most of all have a greater self confidence and sense of self worth.

Our studio prides itself on being a place where every child gets an equal chance. No parts are given based on seniority or how many classes a child takes, performing opportunities are given to everyone who shows an interest. Every student is a “Star” in our studio.

OUR STAFF

Shannon Hannah Mayer - Owner/Director
Shannon Hannah Mayer became Owner/Director of Off Broadway Dance Center in June of 2000. A native of Dothan, Alabama, she began her training in dance at the early age of 8 years old. Shannon received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Brenau Women's College in Gainesville, Georgia. She went on to pursue a career in musical theatre and dance which has given her the opportunity to perform throughout the southeastern United States. Shannon has appeared as a performer for Discovery Cruise Lines, as a performer and Dance Captain for the Savoyards Musical Theatre Company and is the resident choreographer for many north Georgia theatre companies as well as remaining an active performer. She is dedicated to the education of children and the commitment to helping the community.

Chris Mayer - Owner/Artistic Director
Chris Mayer is the owner and artistic director of Off Broadway Dance Center. Christian has an extensive background as a director and actor in the North Georgia area for over 15 years. He has worked with such notable theatre companies as Neighborhood Playhouse, Galaxy Productions, Holly Theatre, Underground Theatre, Cumming Attractions Theatre Company and Village Center Playhouse to name a few. He began his theatre career at Georgia State Unive rsity in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris is also quite active in the film and commercial industry, having appeared in numerous television commercials and industrials for such clients as Kroger, Sports Shoe and The Animal Planet.

Colleen Quigley Green - Director of Children's Theatre
Colleen Quigley Green is pleased to be joining the Off Broadway Staff.  Colleen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia.  For the past seven years Colleen has been very busy as the Executive Artistic Director of the Historic Holly Theatre in Dahlonega; she was the creator of the Holly Children's Theatre program and the Artistic Director of the Holly Theatre Company.  At the Holly she has directed, choreographed and starred in over 30 productions over the past 10 years. Favorite roles include Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun", Reno Sweeny in "Anything Goes", the Sour Kangaroo in "Seussical" and Polly in "Crazy for You".  Locally, Colleen has appeared with the Savoyards Musical Theatre Company, Actors Express, and Neighborhood Playhouse and with regional theatres in Rhode Island, Texas, North Carolina and Vermont.  Colleen now is a freelance director, voice teacher and drama coach.

Lindsey Neal - Instructor/Choreographer
Lindsey Neal is a local dancer, choreographer and dance instructor. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Lindsey has danced since age four, specifically trained in Vaganova style Ballet. Lindsey's choreography has been seen all over Georgia, most recently on the Berry College Dance Ensemble and the Georgia State Dance Ensemble. Currently, Lindsey teaches at several metro Atlanta studios and she studies at the Atlanta Ballet.

Jenelle Crane - Instructor/Choreographer
Jenelle Crane's passion of dance began after retiring from gymnastics at eleven years old, and continued to grow as she started to teach classes by the time she was sixteen. Jenelle has trained in all techniques, but found her love in hip-hop dance. Jenelle graduated from the University of Central Florida, having earned her degree in Hospitality Management with an Event Management Track. During her four years there, she taught hip-hop classes at the University to about eighty students a night. Jenelle has choreographed hip-hop routines for the company "Geo Jams", which is recognized in public schools nationwide. She has held Master Classes for different groups and organizations, including the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Jenelle has danced with many up and coming artists, including Jessica Simpson during her Redkin Tour. Jenelle's classes and choreography are always full of excitement and are enjoyable for anyone who wants to let loose and dance! Jenelle loves to share her passion for dance with her students and wants everyone to always have fun!

Suzanne Bulloch - Instructor/Choreographer
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Megan Henderson - Instructor/Choreographer
Megan Henderson began dancing at the age of three at Academy of Dance Arts in her hometown of Canton, Georgia. She soon moved to Woodstock School of Ballet to train from instructors Dana Crain, Nicki Schwabe, and became a member of their company Cherokee Ballet Theatre during her high school years. While in the company, she trained in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Along with dance, Megan studied theatre in high school as a member of the International Thespian Society, and participated was a student choreographer for the Academy Street Theatre Group. Megan graduated Cum Laude from Brenau University with a Liberal Studies degree with a concentration in theatre and dance. While in college, Megan served as an executive member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and performed in the Brenau Dance Ensemble, Senior Thesis Dance Concerts, and the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. She also actively participated in Gamma Sigma Alpha, Nu Delta Alpha (dance honor society), and Alpha Psi Omega (theatre honor society). She has a passion for teaching and choreographing dance and loves being with the Off Broadway Dance Center!

Megan Hildebrand - Instructor/Choreographer
Megan Hildebrand is a 2008 graduate and theatre scholarship recipient of Clemson University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts, Theatre. She began her theatrical journey at age three in Chicago, IL, and can be traced to leading and supporting roles in contemporary, classical, musical and children’s theatre. In the summer of 2005, Megan performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland with the cast of THE DECAMERON PROJECT. Along with her performance background, Megan has extensive working experience in technical theatre (Directing, Stage Management, and various crews), theatre administration, fundraising, project development, and marketing/publicity/web design. Uniquely, she also has the ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Though Megan is forever dedicated to the art of performance, she is also committed to the importance of advocacy and activism. Recently, her experience working with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Medically Fragile Children's Center in Easley, South Carolina, The United Way of South Carolina, and the deaf communities in Greenville, Clemson, and Easley, South Carolina has provided her great insight into the professional workings of outreach programs – especially when collaborated with the arts. In 2008, she created and implemented a project using theatre as therapy - the end result was extremely rewarding for her and the children/families involved.

Megan is ecstatic to start this new journey with Off Broadway Dance Theatre, and proud to be a part of the Off Broadway Dance Theatre “cast!”.

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Now accepting resumes for Musical Theatre and Dance Instructors for 2009-2010. Please forward resumes and salary requirements to offbroadway@email.msn.com attention Shannon Mayer or mail to Off Broadway Dance Theatre, 12315 Crabapple Rd, Suite 122-B, Alpharetta, GA 30004.