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. 15 years curtain call experience, 7th 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, 5th year on staff
Voice
LaMont Haywood
He/Him
2016 Churchville-Chili graduate. 2021 Nazareth University graduate with his B.A. in Music History, Music Theory and German Studies. He is currently enrolled in a B.S. Holistic Health from Vermont State University. 4 years of Curtain Call experience, 3rd year on staff
Drama
Jacob Lindberg
He/Him
2021 SUNY Cortland graduate with B.S. in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. 7-8 Math Teacher at Onondaga Hill Middle School. 4 years of Curtain Call experience
Dance
Ms. Hannah DeCracker
She/Her
2019 Lyons Graduate. 2022 University at Buffalo graduate with her B.A in Psychology. Currently attending Nazareth University working to complete her M. Ed. In Inclusive Childhood Education. She has 9 years of curtain call experience as a student, 4 years on staff
Tech Manager
Mr. Alan Nesbitt
He/Him
2013 Lyons graduate.
11 years of Curtain Call experience
Apprentices
Office/Administrative Staff
Oliver Bornheimer
He/Him
3-5 Follow
Graduate of Lyons class of 2023. Bubbly explosion of chaos since 2005
Emery Taylor
She/They
6-8 Follow
Graduate of Lyons Class of 2023, previous member of the Lyons Band Program, Grapevine Choir Program, and 2023 Addams Family Production
Joshua Edwards
He/Him
9-12 Follow
Sophomore in college in esports management, help with events and set up with old high school and has participated in many musicals
Kendra Stowell
She/Her
3-5 Follow
Lyons 2023 Graduate who looked forward and participated in Curtain Call every summer as well as the School Musical every year that it was possible for her. Serving as dance Captain for two years of her Highschool musical career.
Andrew Flock
He/Him
6-8 Follow
Graduate from Newark High School, FLCC to study music
Elizabeth (Liz) King
They/Them
9-12 Follow
Currently going to SUNY Oswego for Adolescent Education specializing in English. Has done productions with the Community Schools Theater and Arts program such as Into the Woods (Jack) and Chicago (Liz)
Beatrice VanRiper
She/Her
3-5 Follow
Graduate of Newark High School Class of 2024. 5 Years as a student at Curtain Call, and first year on staff. Going to Nazareth University in the fall to double major in Elementary Education and Dance Studies. 14 years dance experience and 7 years musical theater experience.
Jill Edinger
She/Her
6-8 Follow
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
Kayla R. Ohlrich
She/Her
9-12 Follow
​Graduated through an online program called ACE. Been in the curtain call program since third grade. Participated in the school's musical and Young Americans
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
Melana Card
She/Her
6-8 Follow
Lyons 2023 Graduate. She attends SUNY Delhi for Residential Construction and is an alum of the music program at Lyons
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Mr. Holden Nesbitt
He/Him
9-12 Follow
7 years of Curtain Call combined as student and staff. Working as a Teaching Assistant and Soccer Coach in Lyons
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 6 years as staff, first year as an Administrative Consultant
Ms. Morgan Richardson
Administrative Consultant
She/Her
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2020 Lyons graduate. 2023 SUNY Cortland graduate with her B.S. in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6) with a Social Sciences concentration. Will be a full-time teacher at Lyons Elementary School in the fall. Spent 6 years as a student in Curtain Call, 4th year on Staff
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 and a minor in media studies. 9 years of Curtain Call experience; 4 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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