As a founding member of the organization, Jewly loves seeing the youth grow and succeed in theater arts.  Jewly has been involved in theater from the time she was 8 years old - so it's a part of her life. This year is coming full circle in her directing.  Her first show ever directing was Beauty and the Beast. She is grateful for the opportunity she has to work with such talented kids.

Wendy founded this group in 2008 with her family.  She dedicates her time to making sure this program continues. She has been in musical theater her whole life – on stage and behind the scenes. She loves working with the children and volunteers and considers them her family. 

Korina is an awesome team member.  She is always there to make the productions run smooth.  Her organization skills and cast management is essential to the organization. 

Bruce is one of the founders of CCCMT.  He brings a vast array of knowledge to the organization technically and artistically.  He strives to bring every show to new levels.  His experience in acting and behind goes beyond just CCCMT.

Ethan grew up with CCCMT and is now valued member of the technical team. Ethan works in the entertainment industry as a lighting technician and uses this experience to design new and awe inspiring designs for CCCMT.  

As one of the founding member of the organization, Kevin has an ear for bringing life to a production.  He is great with comedic timing and has incorporated that into the shows he has helped create through the sound effects and sound design.  All his hardwork, really adds to each production.

Melanie has spent her life as a music educator, teaching choral and general music at the elementary and middle-school levels. She did her master’s work in choral conducting and education administration, and has served as musical director on numerous theatrical productions. She loves teaching the kids the joy of musical theatre!

Tamara knew immediately after seeing her first CCCMT production that she needed to be a part
of this organization. Tamara has acted in many
memorable roles in both Community and Regional theatre and local independent films.
Along with acting, Tamara has also music directed both community and Regional theatre and
loves that this is her role with CCCMT. “Helping a child develop confidence through music is the
most incredible feeling and it is something that they will have forever.” Tamara is a vocal coach
and is currently the lead singer of the 80’s cover band The 8eeZ. 

Amanda is a very talented human.  She has created magical moments with make-up for the productions.  She also has used her skills of photography with stunning images of the productions.  

Natalie has had family in the organization for years.  Seeing shows and hearing about what they have accomplished as made her homesick. Her talents were not able to be utilized for years because she was not living in the area.  After knowing what she was missing, she moved back home.  Her talented out of the box creativity brings expertise to the props and set dressing of the production.

I have been a part of CCCMT since its inception 13 years ago. I started out choreographing, doing concessions, helping backstage, and anything else that is needed to do. Since it has grown into what it is now, I am the concessions director and choreograph when I can.

Grandma DeMille, as she is affectionately called, has been involved with theatre for 60 years. She has performed in and directed school, community, and church productions, including acting, singing, selling treats, and performing nightly Punch and Judy puppet shows at the Utah Shakespearian Festival. She loves children and has worked with them her whole life, 33 years as a school teacher and directing over 100 shows in school and community productions and helping with countless others.

Kristen has been with CCCMT for many years.  Leading the costume team and reaching great new levels of creative teamwork to costume 200+ kids with multiple costume changes in one production.

Lisa brings a whole other dynamic to the costume team.  She is very smart.  She can sew, but another talent that she has brought to organization is her science skills.  During the production of Lion King, she sculpted hundreds of different horns using chemicals.  

Lisa has been working with CCCMT 2014. She loves working with youth and is a nurse at a residential treatment center for teen girls.  Lisa enjoys gardening, sewing, and especially designing costumes.  Born and raised in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Lisa loves spending time outdoors with her husband and 4 children.

I might not have a picture and that is because I hide my talents.  This organization is inspiring.  They accomplish great things.  I love volunteering my sewing skills and letting my creative mind go to work. 

Rebecca is talented in many ways.  She has known the family that start the organization for many years.  She started with CCCMT as an ASL interpreter.  When COVID hit, she stepped in to direct the mini musical season.  Rebecca loves to help children reach high potentials.  She is also a teacher with Iron County School District.

Kat Stat is what we call her.  She has been with the organization from day one.  Watching her kids in the show and helping where ever she can.  She is always there to support or lend a hand.  She has grown to love photography and helps create lasting memories for the actors and organization for years to come. 

It is an honor and a privilege to sew for and support such an amazing local group.  The Children's Musical Theatre is truly an incredible opportunity for Cedar City youth.  I am exited to play a small part in making quality theater happen in our community. 

Rhiannon is a mother to three awesome kids and works as an RN in the ICU. She has been working with CCCMT since 2012.  "I love that I can participate in theater through dance even though I’m not a great actor." She also enjoys running, hiking, and playing the piano.  

Jenny is a lifelong lover of dance, performing, and laughter.  She is an accomplished choreographer and has been teaching dance for over 20 years.  She loves seeing the CCCMT performers shine on stage!  When she's not dancing, teaching, or trying to make an audience laugh, you can catch her giving psychological assessments on people.  You know, for fun.

Andrea has been ballroom dancing for 30 years, and teaching for 22 years.  She has directed ballroom dance programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, at the University of Idaho, and at Southern Utah University where she teaches ballroom and Latin technique and creates choreography for individual competitors and for team formation dancing. Andrea spent her summers as a child performing in her community theater, and is excited to be a small part of helping CCCMT performers. 

Kennedy has been doing everything musical theatre related since the age of 2. She started out as an actor is CCCMT productions at the age of 13 and has been a dance captain in just about every production. During “The Wizard of OZ” while acting in the show she was also asked to choreograph a number. She knew after that she wanted to become one of CCCMT’s staple Choreographers for every show!

Mande came to us ready and willing to help with our marketing and fundraising.  She has a strong business background that helps in the position well and looks forward to helping CCCMT grow and thrive.  She and her husband Tyler own Enchanted Balloons & Events