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MEET THE TEAM
Jorie Davis
Founder/Artistic Director
As the founder of Musical Theatre East, Jorie brings her passion for nurturing young talent and fostering personal growth beyond the stage. With over 20 years of experience in theatre, Jorie is dedicated to empowering young people, not just as artists, but as individuals with unique gifts, talents & abilities that God has equipped them with.
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Jorie believes in providing an uplifting, supportive and Christ-centered environment. where students are encouraged to excel in the performing arts. Under her direction, students are inspired to develop empathy as they portray different roles and tell different stories. She hopes to instill confidence in her students that will last a lifetime.
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Jorie studied theatre in college and has worked for MoezArt Productions, KidStage, Gilbert Christian Schools and most recently, San Tan Charter School where she built the 3rd-12th grade theatre program from scratch.
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She is excited to see what is in store for MTE.
Tiffany Davis
Assistant Director
Tiffany Davis brings a wealth of experience to her role as Assistant Director and Show Coordinator. With a journey in theater spanning back to her early years at age 9, Tiffany has dedicated herself to the craft, including active involvement in community theater in her adulthood.
As a seasoned Assistant Director with Moezart Productions, she has honed her skills in guiding productions to success. Beyond her theatrical endeavors, Tiffany has been a devoted theater mom and homeschooler since 1996.
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Tiffany's organizational and leadership skills ensure that productions run smoothly as Show Coordinator. She is dedicated not only to the artistic development of students but also to instilling values that illuminate their paths, allowing their talents to shine brightly for all to see.
Gina Victor
Music Director
Gina Victor is a Boston Conservatory Graduate with a BFA in Musical Theater. After a 14-year
career doing various Broadway shows and National tours in every major city in the USA and
Canada, she took a break to focus on her husband and children. She also attended University of Phoenix to get her master’s degree in business.
Gina was the department head for Theater
at Arizona Christian University in 2016 where she directed Oklahoma and The Music Man. She
sings on her church worship team and directs and performs whenever she gets the chance.
Currently, Gina is a VP of Operations for a financial company, but always has one foot in the
performance door to nurture her creative side. Gina looks to God for her strength and is grateful
for every blessing.
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Dawn Roeth
Kids Director
Dawn is a homeschool mom (including a foster!) and is thrilled to be working alongside her daughter, Ellie. She loves Jesus, musical theatre, and working with kids. She originally pursued a degree in music before going into nursing, which she has done for 26 years. Music is still a major part of her life, as she has the ability to torture her children by singing the wrong lyrics to most songs consistently.
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Dawn has a passion to see little ones grow in their confidence on stage as well as in their relationship with Christ and each other. She has the opportunity to direct a music camp for the last 22 years. It is a joy to watch the kids perform and have such a great time. ​
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She looks forward to working with the fantastic MTE kids!
Stephanie Sliker
Choreographer
Originally from New York, Ms Stephanie has been dancing since the age of 3. She has a Masters in Education, Montessori Certification, AZ teaching certification & Dance Masters of America Certification. Sharing her passion for dance is a life long journey and fulfillment for her. She love kids of ALL AGES and seeing the excitement coming from their accomplishments makes her feel proud and excited for and with them!
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Ms. Stephanie grew up with a passion for dance. United Academy of the Performing Arts was a dance studio in Oneida, NY where Stephanie truly found her passion for dance and flourished.
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Ms. Stephanie went on to dance professionally after attending Oklahoma City University for Dance Performance. She has danced and taught all over the United States over the past 20+ years. She now has a dance studio called DanceUp Performing Arts in Mesa and a family and has decided to settle here in AZ to share her passion with everyone who comes to her.
Ellie Roeth
Kids Director
Ellie is a senior in high school who has been involved in theatre since she was 8. Her favorite roles include Madame De La Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast (MTE) Ensemble in Freaky Friday (MTE), and Ollie in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (MoezArt Productions).
She has a soft spot for kids and has teaching experience as a seasoned intern for Musical Theatre East as well as an assistant for her church's summer music program. ​
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She is thankful to her parents and directors (past and present) for all of the opportunities she has been given.
Rebecca McNeace
Costumer
