Robin Byouk has recently completely a mural and several large art pieces for Smiley’s Acoustic Café in Greenville, SC and Southern Dance Connection in Greer, SC. She has been the Set Designer/Artist for the Greer Children’s Theatre for the past 3 years. Robin has taught Camp Ark for 5 years and taught Art classes for the Greer Cultural Arts Council for the past 4 years. She has a BA in fine art from Millersville University of PA.

Jenna Tamisiea is a theatre educator and musical theatre actress with a B.A in Musical Theatre from the University of Tulsa. Jenna has performed and taught with regional theatre groups across the South including the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre, The Midtown School of Performing Arts, and Light Opera Oklahoma. Jenna’s start in children’s theatre at the age of 8 sparked her enthusiasm for a career in theatre education. Energetic and optimistic, she has dedicated herself to performing and educating youth about theatre and music, instilling a respect for acting and support for the performing arts in everyone she teaches.

Susan Heiser- Whatley has been involved in theater for over 25 years either as a performer or on the technical side.   She started her theatrical career at the age of 9 performing in the school play, and then joined the local children’s theater.  Susan continued to study theater arts through high school and focused on drama and dance at San Francisco State University were she earned her B.A.  In addition to performing in over 30 productions in the San Francisco Bay Area, Susan spent 5 years as member a touring group, performing all over California.   While she has performed in both dramas and musicals, her favorite role was that of Grace Farrell in the musical “Annie.”  On the technical side Susan has worn many hats: Set Crew, Lighting Crew, Stage Crew, Costume Designer, Stage Manager, Director, Assistant Director and Production Manager.  Since moving to Greer 3 years ago, Susan has been part of  Greer Children’s Theater filling the roles of Stage Manager and Production Manager, and will be on stage again in our latest production HONK! – The Musical.  

Loretta Geisler studied voice at Bob Jones University from 1970 to 1972.  She studied privately for 3 additional years.  Loretta sang with the Greenville Civic Chorale,  the Greenville Savoyards,  The Greer Children's Theater, and at  various churches and benefits in the Greenville area.  Loretta has directed the children's choir at Peoples Bible Church for 9 years and led children's praise and worship at the Greenville Vineyard for 3 years. 

 Loretta has given private voice lessons to adults and youth. Loretta starred the Greer Children's Theatre production of Cinderella and also performed in Dr. Doolittle.  Loretta has been dancing every Tuesday night at the Starlight ballroom for 5 years. She loves to dance and can't wait to teach.

 Reta Cooper was an art curator for the Women’s Institute for Creativity Inc. in Miami Florida, where she developed a love for the Abstract Expressionism art style. She began teaching art classes (Abstract painting and clay sculpting) in Lansing, Michigan. She has also taught in Vanuatu S.W. Pacific and Greenville, SC. She received her art education in Florida and Michigan. She paints abstract paintings for homes. Recently, using the same paint colors used on the walls.