Staff
Voice
Ms. Michaela Shaffer
She/Her
2017 Lyons graduate. 2021 Nazareth College graduate with her B.F.A. in Musical Theater and Communications & Media. Currently working on her Master's in Music and Inclusive Education. Works for Lyons Central School District. 17 years curtain call experience, 9th year on staff
Drama
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Ms. Emily Howard
She/Her
B.F.A. Musical Theatre, J.D. Law, M. Ed. English Education. Currently an English teacher and director and choreographer at Newark CSD
Dance
Ms. Natalie Acquista
She/Her
2019 Newark graduate. 2022 St. John Fisher University Graduate with her B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024 St. John Fisher University Graduate with her M. Ed. in Inclusive Childhood Education. Works for Lyons Central School District as an elementary school teacher. Spent 6 years as a student in Curtain Call, 6th year on staff
Voice
Ms. Leah
Curran
She/Her
2020 Sodus graduate. 2024 SUNY Fredonia NY with degrees in Music Education and Music Performance. Is starting in the fall at Newark Central School District teaching Music and Chorus at the Norman R. Kelley School. This is her first year in Curtain Call as a staff member.
Drama
Ben
Cepulo
He/Him
2020 Newark High School Graduate. Associates Degree holder in Music Recording Technology from FLCC (2022), and Bachelors Degree holder in Music, and Music Arts Management from SUNY Plattsburgh (2024). 6 years of Curtain Call experience as a camper, 5th year on staff
Dance
Jillian
Edinger
She/Her
Graduate of Marion Class of 2024. Curtain Call Student for many years. Studies Business Administration at UB. Previous member of many Marion Musicals, Show Choir and Select Choir
Tech Manager
Mr. Alan Nesbitt
He/Him
2013 Lyons Graduate. 13 years of Curtain Call, 1 year as a student, 12 as staff. Stage Manager for the program and very grateful to still be able to spend the summer doing what he loves!
Volunteer
Marie Savage
She/Her
2007 Lyons grad. Undergrad at St.andrews university in NC. Grad school at Parsons in NYC. Works full time managing Michelin star restaurants, most recently for Daniel Boulud’s Tiffany’s location in NYC. Participated in curtain call for six or seven years then worked curtain call for four or five years. So happy to be back for the summer
Tech
Alec Atkinson
He/Him
2023 SUNY Geneseo graduate with his B.S. in Biology: Education and a minor in Theatre. High School Science Teacher at Lyons Central School District. First year at Curtain Call!
Apprentices
Oliver Bornheimer
He/Him
3-5 Follow
A 2023 Lyons graduate who has enjoyed working at Curtain Call for two years and is excited for another fun summer. Currently in school to study art and anthropology at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Enjoys reading, laughter, and of course musicals. He had the amazing privilege of playing Grandma Addams in Lyons High Schools 2023 production of The Addams Family.
Bailey Harris
She/Her
6-8 Follow
2025 Newark graduate. 4 years of curtain call experience, 3 as a student and now 1 as a staff!
Melanie Bullock
She/Her
3-5 Follow
2025 Lyons graduate. Currently attending SUNY Geneseo. 10 years of Curtain Call experience as a student, first year as an apprentice.
Felicity Brey
She/Her
6-8 Follow
Hi, I’m Felicity! This is my first year being a Curtain Call apprentice, and being part of the program at all. I’m currently a student at SUNY Geneseo studying English Literature, and hopefully Theatre as well!
Beatrice VanRiper
She/Her
3-5 Follow
Graduate and Valedictorian of Newark High School Class of 2024. 5 Years as a student at Curtain Call. Attends Nazareth University as a double major in Inclusive Early Childhood /Childhood Education and Dance Studies. 15 years dance experience and 8 years musical theater experience
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Brooklyn Baker
She/Her
3-5 Follow
Graduate of Newark High School Class of 2023, currently a sophomore at FLCC majoring in ASL. Has participated in theatre productions since sixth grade, choir, Young Americans, NYSTEA, RBTL Stars of Tomorrow, RPO, and has participated in Curtain Call for 3 years prior to becoming an apprentice
Quillan Shimp
He/Him
6-8 Follow
CS 2023 Graduate. Fredonia 2027 physics major. I was a student in Curtain Call from 2017-2021. This is my first time working as an apprentice! Outside of Curtain Call, I am a college track and field athlete.
Camryn Tolleson
She/Her
6-8 Follow
​2025 Newark High School Graduate, 5 years of Curtain Call experience as student.
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Joshua Edwards
He/Him
9-12 Follow
2022 Clyde Savannah graduate. Senior at Keuka College. I have done curtain call for 10 years 7 as a student 3 as an apprentice.
Cherylanne (CC) Garrett
She/Her
9-12 Follow
2020 Newark graduate. Currently a senior Biology major at Ithaca College. Has been involved with Curtain Call since fifth grade, and is excited to be apprentice this year!
Kayla R. Ohlrich
She/Her
9-12 Follow
​2023 graduate through ACE as a Lyons student. Transferred to SUNY FLCC the same year. Then transferred to SUNY Oswego in 2024, and is currently working on a degree in psychology. Spent 9 years in Curtain Call as a camper and 3 years as a staff member. Also a previous participant of many Lyons musical productions, choir, and Young Americans.
Mr. Holden Nesbitt
He/Him
Apprentice Coordinator
2018 Lyons Graduate. Works at Lyons Middle/High School as a Teaching Assistant and Coach. 8 years of Curtain Call Experience, 6th year as a member of the staff.
Office/Administrative Staff
Mr. Mark Wlodarczyk
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Co-Founder & Administrator
He/Him
Retired vocal director of Lyons High School. Our fearless leader!
Seth Nesbitt
Administrative Consultant
He/Him
2019 Lyons graduate. 2022 SUNY Oswego graduate. Works full time with Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County. 10 years of Curtain Call experience, 4 years as a student and 7 years as staff, second year as an Administrative Consultant
Emery
Taylor
Administrative Consultant
She/They
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2023 Lyons Graduate. Currently attending the University at Buffalo School of Law. Previous member of the Lyons band, choir, and musical productions.
Isabelle Figueroa
Photography/Media Manager
She/Her
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Curtain Calls photographer and videographer. Currently attending University at Buffalo with a major in environmental studies. 9 years of Curtain Call experience as a student; 5 years on staff
"My favorite thing about Curtain Call is the inviting atmosphere from both the Staff and Students. The friends I made through Curtain Call have lasted years to follow!"
Cody Acquista, Former Student/Apprentice
"It's so much fun... it has never really felt like a job. It's honestly more of a privilege."
Savannah Balch, Former Student/Admin Staff
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"Curtain Call taught me to be able to express myself on and off the stage. It was a great environment to let go and just be myself.
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Jasmine David, Former Student/Apprentice
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Alyssa Wlodarczyk
Staff Gallery
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