Staff
Voice
Ms. Michaela Shaffer
She/Her
2021 Nazareth University Graduate (B.F.A Musical Theatre) 2026 Nazareth University Graduate (M.A Music and Special Education) Choral/Music Teacher and Musical Director at Lyons Middle/High School 18 year Curtain Call experience. 10 as a camper and 8 as staff. 6th year as Anchor.
Drama
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Ms. Emily Howard
She/Her
1999 Newark graduate. BFA Musical Theatre Ohio Northern University (2003), JD Syracuse University College of Law (2006), MSEd SUNY Brockport (2022). English teacher and theatre director at Newark Central School District. 19 years of Curtain Call experience: 1 year as a student, 18 years staff (dance and drama instruction).
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 Newark Central School District as an elementary school teacher. Spent 6 years as a student in Curtain Call, 7th year on staff.
Voice
Ms. Leah
Curran
She/Her
2020 Sodus graduate. 2024 SUNY Fredonia NY with degrees in Music Education and Music Performance. Newark Central School District teaching Music and Chorus at the Norman R. Kelley School. This is her second 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, 6th year on staff. Currently working on a Master’s degree in Music Education.
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
2013 Lyons graduate. Works at Del Lago Casino & Resort. 15th Summer at Curtain Call, 1 year as a student and 14 years as Staff. Used to be an Apprentice and became the Tech Coordinator for the program/shows. Also got married and became a Father this year.
Alan Nesbitt
He/Him
Apprentices
Oliver Bornheimer
He/Him
3-5 Follow
Graduated from Lyons in 2023, and recently received a BA in anthropology and art. I’ve been working at curtain call for 3 years now as an apprentice.
Isabella Humphrey
She/Her
3-5 Follow
Isabella graduated Newark High School and has been with Curtain Call for 8 years as a student, and this is her first year as a staff member! In the Fall, she will be attending Nazareth University with a Music Education major. She is very excited to be working Curtain Call!
Bailey Harris
She/Her
6-8 Follow
2025 Newark Graduate. Sophomore at St. John Fisher. 5 years Curtain Call experience, 3 years as a student and 2 years as staff.
Raina George
She/Her
6-8 Follow
I am a 2026 graduate of Newark High School and am attending University at Buffalo in the fall! I was a curtain call camper for 8 years! This is my first year as an apprentice!
Joshua Edwards
He/Him
9-12 Follow
2022 Clyde-Savannah Graduate. 2026 Keuka graduate. And am going back for my masters. I am currently full time at Loves Truck shop. I have 11 years of Curtain Call experience, 7 as a student and am on my 4th year in the staff.
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!
Addison Burgess
She/Her
3-5 Follow
2026 Newark graduate. Is going to Manhattanville University in the fall for a B.F.A. in musical theater. She works at the Newark Wegmans. Has been a curtain call student for 7 years and this is her first year working on staff as an apprentice.
Braydan Sherman
He/Him
6-8 Follow
2026 Newark Graduate, going into freshman year at St. Bonaventure University studying theology. Waiter at Canal View Family Restaurant in Newark. 7 years of Curtain Call as a student, 1st year on Staff
Melanie Bullock
She/Her
9-12 Follow
2025 Lyons Graduate. Junior at SUNY Geneseo for biology pre-dental. 10 years doing curtain call as a student, second year working as an apprentice.
Lorna Retzbach
She/Her
3-5 Follow
2026 Lyons Graduate, Upcoming Freshman at SUNY Fredonia. I’ve done Curtain Call every year since third grade as a student! This is my first year as an apprentice, here. Currently working at Spanky’s Ice Cream in Lyons. Curtain Call has always served me in many positive ways that I am so excited to be relaying to both new and old campers. Thank you all for supporting the unity of all different communities and school districts through theater and music!
Camryn Tolleson
She/Her
6-8 Follow
2025 Newark High School graduate. Currently a sophomore Psychology/Social Work dual major at SUNY Brockport. 5 years of Curtain Call experience as student, 1 year as staff.
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
Jordan Raupp
Dahlia Frier
Administrative Consultant
She/Her
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2024 BME SUNY Fredonia. Orchestra Director at Willink Middle School in Webster. This is Jordan's first year working at Curtain Call.
Administrative Consultant
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2024 BA 2025 MA University ay Buffalo graduate. Currently teaching English at Lyons High School. This is Dahlia's 1st year of working at Curtain Call.
"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
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