Meet our team!
The team at Neptune Theatre School is made of professional artists and leaders in Halifax's artistic community. From our management staff to summer camp instructors, we are proud to highlight the stellar folks that make Neptune Theatre School a leading instituation for emerging and established performers of all ages.
Management
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LAURA CASWELL - Director of Education Laura Caswell has been a part of Neptune for over a decade playing various roles on stage (including 5 witches!) as well as a director and choreographer. Laura trained in Musical Theatre in New York City and London, England earning a Masters in Performance through the University of East Anglia. She has also trained extensively in improv, puppetry, voice work, singing, dance, acting, and film and television. Laura has worked as an artist and educator at theatres all over the country. Working as a teacher in all forms of performance of all levels led to Laura taking over the role of Director of Education in 2017. She is excited to spend her eighth summer leading the Neptune Theatre School! |
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MADDIE MAITZEN – Theatre School Manager Maddie has been involved with Neptune Theatre School for 5 years, starting as a student and YPCo member before becoming an instructor. She later joined the Theatre School Administration team as a Content Creator, Administrative Assistant, Songs for Seniors Program Coordinator, and Stage Manager. Maddie couldn’t have been more thrilled to take on the role of Theatre School Manager in January 2024! Maddie graduated from the Fountain School of Performing Arts with a Bachelor’s in Music - concentration in vocal performance. She is currently taking courses with Dalhousie University Continuing Education to earn a certificate in Human Resource Management. She loves performing opera, musical theatre, pop music and has a special interest in songwriting and post-production editing.
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Theatre School Administrators
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SARA COURTNEY - Curriculum Coordinatorn Sara Courtney (she/they) is a multidisciplinary performer from Ponamogoatitjg (Dartmouth), where she works primarily in childcare. Sara is a former student of Neptune’s Theatre School and now works as an instructor (and loves it!). Sara has been working in children's theatre for over five years, directing, choreographing and stage managing youth productions around the HRM. In their spare time she loves painting, baking and doing fun crafts! |
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LUCAS ARAB – Education Content Creator Born and raised in New Brunswick, Drew began performing in theatre during elementary school, before being pulled backstage, where it's way more fun! He studied Theatre Production and Music at Dalhousie and Mount Allison University before returning home to Saint John, where he currently serves as the Production Manager for the Saint John Theatre Company & Atlantic Repertory Company. He has done almost every job you can do in the theatre but has a particular passion for lighting design. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such an esteemed group of artists on his favorite musical!
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