2023/2024 Teaching Artists

Sophia (she/her) was born and raised right here in Seattle. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre major at Cornell College where worked both offstage as an assistant director/music director and onstage, most recently as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth and Eva in Evita. She has had the wonderful opportunity of working with Seattle Opera on a number of occasions as well as other Seattle based theatre companies. She is so incredibly excited to be teaching and directing with Seattle Performers again this summer! It is a privilege to be able to work with such a great organization and direct such talented kids.

Aida (she/her) Richey has been involved with Seattle’s Performers for 8 years and was a part of their JTF Elite team for 4 years. She’s also participated in productions by the iTheatrics Summer Academy and the Young American’s Theater Co. Aida just graduated from University Prep where she was a member of their theater department and recently directed and produced a play. She loves sharing the excitement of theater with the kids and can’t wait for her 4th year teaching with Seattle’s Performers!

 Fiona (they/she) is a professional actor, multidisciplinary artist and poet who hails originally from Olympia, Washington. They are a recent graduate of UC Irvine's MFA Acting program and a 500hr certified yoga teacher (Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Center). Fiona has also trained with Gecko Theatre and Chris Evans/Babel Theatre in London, England, doing physical theatre, contact improvisation and devising research. 

They were most recently seen in Portland Playhouse's "The Wolves"(#11) and you can see them in D Theatre's upcoming production of "Men On Boats" (Seneca Howland/Just Jim) and Lit Immersive's Christmas Production "Mr.Kringle's Inventionasium"(covering multiple tracks). During their years in Portland and Southern California they worked with a number of professional theatres and assisted in script and character development for multiple pieces in festivals for new work as well as Cahoots Theatre Northern Ireland's collaboration with Segerstrom Center for the Arts. They also performed as a vocal artist in different jazz bars and city events and sang with the jazz ensemble, PDX Collective, on their Oregon and Idaho tour in 2018.

Throughout Fiona's summer as Theatre Director at Kingsley Pine's camp and years of instructing acting, voice/speech and movement at UC Irvine their love for teaching only grew.  They are thrilled at the opportunity to give back to the community that raised them through Seattle Performers. Fiona's passion for performance stemmed from the youth theatre camps they attended growing up in the Northwest and they seek to encourage and raise up other young people in their formative years as well.

Madison (she/her) Roskelley's lifelong passion for music and her journey as a vocalist has led her to a deep understanding of the arts. Born and raised in Arlington, WA, Madison grew up singing in the church choir, participating in bluegrass jams, and soon found her place as a 'theatre kid.' This inspired her to seek a degree in Vocal Performance, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a Bachelor of Music.

Madison was honored to portray the role of Belle in 70 performances of Beauty and the Beast at the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone. She also performed in the ensemble of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for 50 shows, and mentored teens at Playmill Summer Camp. Other notable roles include: Jerusha Abott in Daddy Long Legs, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief, and Adelaide in Guys and Dolls.

Currently, Madison holds a successful career as a vocal coach. Her love for theatre and the joy she finds in mentoring others has shaped her into an effective and compassionate instructor. Eager to share her experience and knowledge, Madison looks forward to empowering aspiring artists at Seattle’s Performers.

Luciana(she/her) McCadden is a professional actress SATED RJ (Sindicato dos Artistas Rio de Janeiro.) and a zumba instructor. She was in several theatrical works in Brasil and taught drama for kids in the favela project in Rio De Janeiro. She has danced professionally in music videos (Sir mix A Lot) The night Still Young (Shan Coleman) and  more. She performed in The House Cleaning. (Burien Little Theatre) and in LA had the lead role in  “The Clean House”.

 She has also been in TV shows on Telemundo. She was also featured on the local TV program "New Day" on king 5 for her work in the Brazilian Kid play. La Dentro Da Mata. (Kirkland Performance Center). She loves Drama. Acting is one of the things she loves most in the world.

Rendon Ramsey (he/him) is a professional Acting Coach, Director, and Teaching Artist. Rendon specializes in bringing out the very best of his students’ natural talent, allowing them to act with honesty and confidence. Since 2002 Rendon has taught both privately and at some of the top arts schools in the

nation, helping hundreds of students develop their artistic gifts and achieve their dreams. His students have gone on to some of the most highly respected conservatories and universities in the world. Rendon’s students continue to seek out his help as they work professionally in the industry. Rendon is thrilled to work with Seattle’s Performers to help bring out the very best in the young actors of his hometown. For more information about Rendon and his work please visit rendonramsey.com

Caleb (he/him) is a Seattle native with 10 years of acting experience. He found his love for the arts at a very young age and was infatuated with acting in all its forms. He began acting classes at the age of 15 and has been performing in both theatre and film ever since. He has worked with youth ages ranging from 3-24 for the past 8 years either teaching preschool, nannying, tutoring, or in his most recent job as a case manager for homeless youth in the Everett area. His favorite theatre roles include Mischa Bachinski in Ride the Cyclone, Johnny in American Idiot, The Baker in Into the Woods, Kurt Kelly in Heathers, Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible, Fagin in Oliver!, and Sky in Mamma Mia!. Caleb also volunteers at Ballyhoo Theatre on the Youth Advisory Board and has been Stage Manager for Ruthless! Lights Operator for Fun Home, and assistant directed The Lightning Thief and Six: Teen Edition. Favorite roles in film include The Mesmerism: Inferno, Cardboard Swords, Worst Date Movie, the PBS television series Biz Kid$, and Manic Pixie Dreams, which is currently playing in film festivals around the world. He enjoys to share his love for acting and is so excited to join the Seattle Performers team!

Jessica(she/her) is so thrilled to be joining the team at Seattle's Performers! She is a graduate from Central Washington University where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre and has since been teaching and performing all across the PNW. As a teaching artist she has worked with theatres including Missoula Children's Theatre, Studio East, Youth Theatre Northwest and Village Theatre KIDSTAGE. She is so grateful for the opportunity to watch students grow as performers and help foster and share the joys of theatre. She most recently returned from Leavenworth this where she performed with Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Into the Woods as Cinerella. She has also recently worked with Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre in Footloose and Pride and Prejudice as well as with Idaho Shakespeare Festival touring with their production of Air Heart. In addition, she is also a local singer songwriter and a dance instructor with Eastside Dance