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Randall & Brenda Dodge
Owners
"Having grown up in the theatre, we know firsthand what a positive impact the arts can have on a young mind. We are passionate about sharing that experience with children and helping them to explore their imaginations, their sense of self and their relationship to the world around them."
Brenda has taught and directed at many different children's theatre companies including J Company, Kroc Kids, Northbrook Theatre and Arimaw Productions. Directing credits include Annie, The Music Man, Disney's 101 Dalmatians, Seussical, Disney's The Jungle Book and Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Brenda served as Artistic Director for Kroc Kids, the resident youth theatre company at the Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in San Diego, for 3 years. During her tenure, she produced and directed full-scale productions for children ages 6-18; developed theatre, dance and music classes; and through volunteer efforts, was highly involved in the community.
Brenda's professional regional theatre credits include The Moonlight Amphitheatre (The Pirates of Penzance, The Sound of Music), North Coast Repertory Theatre (Leading Ladies, Dracula) and Cygnet Theatre (Communicating Doors, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play). She has commercial, print and television credits and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Brenda has a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Illinois State University.
Randall has been a professional actor for over 20 years and has performed, directed and taught throughout the country; most notably in NYC, Chicago, Dallas, Tulsa, Washington D.C., and throughout Southern California.
Randall's regional credits include: The Old Globe; How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Who, Grinch understudy), Moonlight Stage Productions; Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Butler), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), The Pirates of Penzance (Pirate King), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor Graydon), North Coast Repertory Theatre; The Fantasticks (El Gallo), No Way to Treat a Lady (Kit Gill), Story Theatre (multiple), Cygnet; A Little Night Music (Count Carl Magnus), Lamb's Players; The Secret Garden (Dr. Neville Craven), Starlight CLO: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Dewhurst), Company (Paul), How to Succeed in Business...(Mr. Bratt).
Randall has also performed in numerous theme park and educational outreach productions for Lego Land California, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park. Randall is a proud graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York City and a member of Actor's Equity.
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| All of our instructors are working professionals in the entertainment industry who have prior teaching experience. They are also required to complete a thorough background check. |
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Past and present clients and venues include:
San Diego County:
- San Elijo Elementary, SMUSD
- La Costa Meadows Elementary, SMUSD
- Mission Estancia Elementary, EUSD
- Hope Elementary, CUSD
- Buena Vista Elementary, CUSD
Greater Chicago Land Area:
- North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook
- Northbrook Park District After Care Program, Northbrook
- Pythagoras Children's Academy, Elmhurst
- Madison Early Childhood Center, Elmhurst
- Elm School, Burr Ridge
- Madison School, Hinsdale
- Rogers Park Montessori, Chicago
- Lycee Francais de Chicago
- Solomon Schechter Day School, Chicago
- Walker Elementary, Evanston
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Building Character ... onstage and off.
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