Katie Lane is a passionate individual who wears many hats - she is a mother to three, a wife, and a teacher. She has a strong love for performing arts, sustainability, and helping others. Katie attended Mansfield University and Keystone College, where she obtained her PA teaching certification. With her K-12 teaching experience, she has held various roles such as a competition marching band director, theater director, social studies teacher, and most recently, she worked in K-2 autism support.

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Throughout her life, Katie has had a deep connection with the performing arts. She has been involved in school music and theater ensembles since elementary school, continuing through high school, college, and into adulthood. She firmly believes that the performing arts have the power to bring people from different backgrounds together and allow them to see each other's humanity. Katie also recognizes the importance of art, music, and drama in children's development, as they help foster emotional intelligence, self-expression, and creative thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

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Katie has always dreamed of creating a space where children's imaginations can flourish, friendships can blossom, and a community of support and encouragement can thrive. She is excited to bring this vision to life at Imagine! Katie currently resides in Clark's Green, PA, with her husband, Kevin, and their three children, affectionately referred to as their "Beatles Babies" - Penny Lane, Lucy (in the Sky), and (Hey) Jude. They also have a dog, cat, and fish, and enjoy their shared love for music and hiking.

Samantha's career path has indeed been unique and diverse. After graduating from Keystone College with a degree in Environmental Biology, she discovered her passion for education while working at the Keystone College Environmental Education Institute. 

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Samantha's love for learning and her desire to further her own education took her to New Hampshire, where she pursued graduate classes in Conservation Biology. However, her heart brought her back to NEPA, where she found a new opportunity at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. It was there that she discovered her true calling in Education Technology and Learning Design. At the medical school, Samantha held various roles, including Library Assistant, Curriculum Coordinator, and Education Technology Specialist. Her passion for education and technology led her to pursue a Master's degree in Education in Learning, Design, and Technology at Penn State University.

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Despite her career taking a different direction, Samantha's love for the environment has remained constant. She continues to be passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability. Additionally, her love for learning and teaching has always been a driving force in her life. Samantha has a wealth of experience in theater and performing arts, which she combines with her science and technology background. 

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Mandy began acting at the age of six, a shy girl who after hiding behind her mom’s legs at the sight of anyone outside of family, was enrolled in a local community theater class to encourage her to "come out of her shell.” That first class led to her being cast as the lead in their children’s Christmas production and that shy little girl never looked back.

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By the age of 15, Mandy had earned a professional life in the arts, performing in regional theaters. She was cast on the soap opera Guiding Light her senior year of college, a role which garnered her an Emmy Nomination for her work. She also earned an Edgemar Film Festival Award Nomination for her work in the film Perhaps Tomorrow. Other TV and Film credits include Blue Bloods, Friends and Romans, Price for Freedom, Rock Story and Jokers Wild. To date, she has also written and produced three independent films. Mandy’s film Rock Story received a win for Best Writing at the Northeast Film Festival, a film for which she also co-wrote the music.

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Although she is grateful for the television and film credits mentioned, Mandy’s true love will always be the stage. She starred on Broadway in Les Misérables (Eponine) and Gypsy (understudy Louise). Off-Broadway credits include Frankenstein and This Side of Paradise, where she was also featured on the original cast recordings. National Tours include The Sound of Music (Maria). She has also worked for regional theater companies across the country, including playing the role of “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast for Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Company, and earned a coveted Carbonell Nomination for her role of “Marion” in The Music Man at The Maltz Jupiter Theater, Florida.

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Throughout her professional journey, Mandy has managed to always find the time in helping the next generation of young actors live their dreams. She has been directing and teaching children and adults in the arts for over 20 years and has more than 40 productions under her belt. Mandy served as the Artistic Director of The Foundry Theater Company and The Backyard Playhouse. She directed several productions for The Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA, The Ritz Theater and assistant directed with The Young People’s Theater Project. Most recently, she held the position of Theatre Director at Valley View High School for the last three years. Mandy continues to privately coach children and adults of all ages for their theater, film and college auditions. She has served as a guest teacher for some of New York's top casting agents in their TV/Film seminars.

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On the home front, she loves most her roles of wife to actor Robert Bogue, mother of three beautiful children, Zeb, Zoë and Flynn, and official belly rubber of their sweet puppy, Winnie.

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Maria has a degree in Forensic Chemistry with a minor in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College.  She is very active in her children's school as well as our community.  She volunteers often through the PTA and teaches an afterschool art program at Waverly Elementary.  She has started a local non-profit that supplies free gently used books to children in our community.  

When she is not volunteering she is working as a teacher's assistant at the theater.  Her passion for helping kids learn and grow is shown in the work she does.   In her free time, Miss Maria loves spending time with her two children Steven and their two children Benjamin and Madeline, their dog Teddy, and their nine chickens.

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Cristina Sohns Williams, along with her husband Jerry and son Michael, calls Dunmore home. With an impressive 38-year career in choreography and dance instruction, Cristina has left an indelible mark on the dance community.

For 28 years, she served as the Owner and Artistic Director of the GSW Studio of Dance, showcasing her passion for teaching and choreography. Additionally, Cristina held various roles at the Abington Heights Civic League Dance Academy for 32 years, including Director, Assistant Director, choreographic consultant, and stage manager.

Cristina's choreographic talents have graced numerous high schools, including Dunmore, North Pocono, Abington Heights, Valley View, Lakeland, Honesdale, and Northwestern Lehigh. She has also lent her expertise to institutions such as Penn State Worthington Players, Northampton Community College Theatre Department, and NCC's Professional Summer Theatre.

Her extensive teaching experience includes roles at the Scranton Civic Ballet Company/Civic Dance Center and Linn McDonald School of Dance. Cristina has also contributed to the Physical Education Department at the University of Scranton and showcased her talents with the Pocono Playhouse Children's Theatre, Imagine Performing Arts Center, and The Creative and Performing Academy of NEPA.

Having choreographed and performed in over 350+ productions, for both matures and professionals alike, Cristina is a seasoned professional in the world of dance. She is a proud member of Dance Educators of America and serves as an adjunct faculty member at Marywood University and Northampton Community College.

Cristina's impressive resume includes choreographing for Stars Within Reach Productions in NYC, Harry Connick Ir's musical "The Happy Elf' at the Scranton Cultural Center, and serving as the choreographer for the ARC's Angels On Stage productions for the past six years. Her dedication and talent have enriched the arts community and inspired countless dancers throughout her illustrious career.