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Seasonal, Temporary and Part-time Teaching Artists wanted. Click here to review this exciting and flexible opportunity to help TVCT change the world one theater kid at a time! All positions are paid.
Allison Terenzio-Moody
ALLISON TERENZIO-MOODY
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Executive Director
Having obtained degrees in English and Creative Writing from Seattle University and a Masters in Education from New York University, Allison’s journey began as an actress and educator, honing her skills in the classroom and behind the scenes. Her innate understanding of the artistic process and her ability to connect with educators and creators alike have earned her respect in the industry.
Allison’s dedication to cultivating young artists and empowering them to find their voices that truly sets her apart. As TVCT’s Education Director for the past 10 years, she has spearheaded several initiatives aimed at providing access to performing arts education for underserved youth. Her commitment to inclusivity and diversity aligns perfectly with the organization’s mission to make theater accessible to children from all walks of life.
With a contagious enthusiasm for arts education, Allison envisions a future for TVCT where creativity knows no bounds. In a recent statement, she expressed her excitement about the role: “I am absolutely thrilled to join Treasure Valley Children’s Theater as the Executive Director. This is an incredible opportunity to combine my passion for the performing arts with my commitment to youth development and community engagement. Together with the talented team at TVCT, I am confident that we can inspire young hearts, ignite imaginations, and create lasting memories through the magic of theater.”
After a nation-wide search yielding seven interested candidates, the Board of Directors at TVCT unanimously selected Allison due to her impressive track record in nonprofit management as well as her commitment to the mission of TVCT. Her strategic vision and strong leadership skills are expected to lead the non-profit theater company toward increased sustainability and expanded programming. Her experience in strategic partnership development will undoubtedly play a crucial role in securing the necessary resources to bring ambitious projects to life.
Allison currently resides in Boise with her husband, Noah. Her 17-year-old twin sons, Jake and Bobby, are Boise High School seniors. Ms. Terenzio is also a special needs parent to her youngest son, 10-year- old Aiden.
Mary Jensen
MARY C. JENSEN
B.A. Theatre Arts and Secondary Ed.
Founding Artistic Director
As a child, Mary’s dream was to put on plays in her back yard and fill them with neighborhood kids. Now she is, “living the dream!” Her life is filled with three beautiful children of her own, all of whom have an authentic appreciation for wacky improvisation, intricate costumes, and stage combat. In her spare time she promotes the arts and arts education in her community as the chair-person of the Meridian Arts Commission. Mary has spent over 15 years perfecting and refining her teaching techniques by working with organizations such as, The YMCA, McCall Arts and Humanities Council, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and Meridian Parks and Rec. She lives by the words, “What’ere thou art, act well thy part” and hopes to inspire the children that she works with to do the same.
Board of Governors
Kim Carter Cram, Boise State University
Victor Ferral, BRS Architects
Lauren Hamilton, Boise Centre
James Latta, Idaho First Bank
Becca Peters, Now CFO
Kathryn Wardle, Wardle Group
Tiffany Wheeler, Wheeler Household CEO
NOW RECRUITING: Business Professionals and Community Leaders interested in serving on our Board of Governors. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity.
Adriana Bouiss
ADRIANA BOUISS
B.A. Theatre Arts & Leadership
Education Coordinator
Adriana considers herself a type – A creative. She thrives in environments of structure and organization but only when matched with fresh creative processes. Raised in the Wood River Valley, she later went on to receive her bachelors degree in theatre arts and Leadership from Virginia Tech in 2011 and has since had a wide range of jobs; including ministry, fine dining, event planning and administrative work. She’s thrilled to be serving TVCT to see many students of The Valley have the opportunity to engage their inner creative!
Cora Buttars
CORA BUTTARS
Administrative Assistant, Teaching Artist
Cora Buttars started her acting career with TVCT’s very first production of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. in 2013. From there she was in her high school production of Guys and Dolls, part of the adult theater company that put on Voyage of the Forgotten, is an active member of ComedySportz Boise, and part time host for Magical Princess Parties Idaho. Cora loves being a part of such an amazing community that always supports her in everything she does. When she isn’t acting she is most likely singing her heart out or chasing her little ones around. Cora works hard and will always have a smile while doing it!
Michèle Carter Cram
MICHÈLE CARTER CRAM
B.A. Liberal Arts
Grant Manager
Michèle Carter-Cram began her theater education as one of TVCT first students in 2012, and has since grown to work with the TVCT staff, thanks to efforts of her mentors-turned-coworkers. Michèle is an International Baccalaureate graduate and recently earned her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, where she studied Liberal Arts with a concentration in Theater. She has been fortunate to have worked on projects in both Boise and New York as an actor, educator, technical designer, writer, stage manager, and director. Michèle believes in theater as a tool for social justice and holds special interests in classical theater, combat and intimacy choreography, accessible and anti racist theater, and Viewpoints/Suzuki work. In her oft- rumored but rarely seen free time, she enjoys practicing her French, learning ASL, and terrifying her family with experiments in vegan cooking.
Aubrey Schultz
AUBREY SCHULTZ
B.F.A Musical Theatre, M.A Teaching
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Teaching Artist
Aubrey has been in love with the performing arts for as long as she can remember. She grew up singing, dancing, and acting both on and off stage, but it was the inspiring atmosphere of arts education that led her to pursue a degree in musical theatre. In 2019, she graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Central Washington University. While in school, the most profound things she learned came from teachers who were not only passionate about the content they taught, but about the art of teaching itself. This inspired her to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Idaho State University. Aubrey enjoys theatre in all its forms, whether she’s teaching, performing on stage, watching from the audience, or blasting show tunes in the car. Aubrey believes that theatre teaches crucial life skills and offers a place for children to develop empathy for others, express themselves, and grow in their confidence.
Julia Bennett
JULIA PACHOUD BENNETT
Ph.D. Performance Studies and M.F.A. Theatre Arts
Teaching Artist
Julia has been playing around on and offstage for years. That playful spirit led her to pursue her B.A. and M.F.A. in theater from the University of Kentucky and Southern Illinois University, respectively, as well as her Ph.D. in Performance Studies (SIU-Carbondale). Not content to leave school (because we’re always learning!), Julia spent many years teaching on the Theatre Department faculty at Augusta College (SD) and producing independent theatre. Julia has directed, acted in, designed or produced over 100 productions, many of them for young audiences. Julia is honored to join the TVCT team and make wonderful things happen both on and off stage for years to come. Carpe Diem!
Noah Moody
NOAH MOODY
Teaching Artist, Resident Playwright
Noah couldn’t be happier to be part of the TVCT family and is beyond excited to find out what the future holds for this beautiful company. He has actively been involved in theater for 15 years, and has worked professionally for the past 9. He has acted and been an educator for Idaho Shakespeare Festival; been in shows at Boise State University and Southern Oregon University. Noah is the proud co-author of an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “The Jabberwocky” which was produced by ISF’s Idaho Theatre for Youth and will be produced by Great Lakes Theatre Festival in Cleveland next Spring. Acting, teaching, and writing are Noah’s greatest passions in life and he is thankful and blessed to be sharing said passions with Treasure Valley Children’s Theater.
Elke Myers
ELKE MYERS
B.F.A. Musical Theatre
Teaching Artist
Elke is an actor, singer, and teacher who loves to tell stories! She graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University in May of 2022. After graduation, she went on tour with Missoula Children’s Theatre and traveled around the United States and Canada. With MCT she was able to combine her passion for performance with her love of teaching. Since returning to Idaho she has worked with Boise Contemporary Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and is currently teaching Performing Arts at Sage International School.
Elke has played a wide range of roles, but her favorites have been the strong passionate women she has portrayed including Philoclea in Head Over Heels, Kate in Air Heart, Beth in Little Women the Musical, and Mrs. Shears in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Elke is an eternal optimist and never shies away from a challenge! When she is not onstage performing or in a classroom teaching you can find her hanging out with her incredibly cute puppy, reading a romance novel, hiking around with friends, or overthinking her excessive use of exclamation points!
Julia Radandt
JULIA RADANDT
B.A. Theatre, emphasis in Directing and Design
Teaching Artist
As someone who feels passionate about theatre and education, Julia is so excited to be an educator for TVCT. Hailing from small town Idaho, they were introduced to theatre in middle school and have been chasing the exhilarating feeling of being on stage ever since. They were able to follow their passions into college, where they found love for all of the backstage arts that create such an integral part of this art form. While receiving their B.A. in Theatre, Julia was able to take some opportunities allowing them to educate an array of youths. Doing this pushed them to grow in their own understanding of how enriching arts education can be for students and teachers.
They love the fact that theatre is a collaborative art and allows us to be silly, serious, and anything humans feel in between. Julia likes to do lots of forms of art, in small amounts of spare time, to name a few, film, acrylic painting, crocheting, and playing power chords in their room.
Katherine Roundy
KATHERINE ROUNDY
B.A. Theater Arts
Teaching Artist
My name is Katherine Roundy, I am a wife and mother with a crazy, beautiful life. I’m also a recent graduate from Boise State University where I received my Bachelors in Theater Arts. The performing arts have always been an integral part of my life and will continue to be until my light goes out. I have performed in several musicals, plays and worked with many theatres in each state that I have lived in. I’ve had the opportunity to teach dance at a non-profit dance studio in Utah, performed several summers in Garden Valley, Idaho at Starlight Mountain Theatre (SMT), and several other community theatres here in the Treasure Valley. I work with youth during summer theatre camps at Idaho Shakespeare Festival and SMT. While living in Oregon I performed with community theatres in the metro Portland area. I truly believe that theatre inspires, and drives us to be more human and change the world in impactful and inspiring ways. As educators, we change the world one student at a time. There’s something to be said about someone who teaches theatre, we change the world whether we believe it or not, but it happens. Educators plant the seeds of change, excitement, hope, and they are given the opportunity to inspire and cultivate a love of humanity in their students even though it may seem impossible at times. I am very excited to be starting my journey here at TVCT and hope to create an environment where my students feel safe to express, inspire and grow in their love for theatre and the performing arts. Thank you for trusting me with your creators!
“…I haven’t given up hope yet, but I can wait, and I’m sure it’ll be all the better for experiences like these.” Jo March, Little Women, The Play
Elle Stempe
ELLE STEMPE
Teaching Artist
Starting in the second grade, Elle always had the heart of a theater kid and began taking classes and finding her people through Fort Boise drama classes. A love for theater and the arts carried her through middle school and high school, and she began teaching drama classes and camps to the next generation of theater kids in her teen years. Elle moved to the big city of Los Angeles to pursue her acting career and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in 2014. With extensive experience in stage and camera acting, improv, standup, and musical theater, Elle never lost her love of sharing these art forms with young children and students because of how it can enrich their lives in numerous ways. Elle is a strong believer in using art and theater to nurture the human spirit and teach us all about empathy and understanding one another.
Alexis Williams
ALEXIS WILLIAMS
Teaching Artist
Alexis is currently studying Theatre Arts and Spanish at Boise State University with plans to go into community theater education and outreach. She taught for 3 years previously at The Academy of Children’s Theater in her home town in Washington, and is thrilled to be back teaching this time in the Treasure Valley. Alexis is also an actress and occasional techie, working on stage and back stage since she was 12 years old. Most recently she has performed in Macbeth and A Charlie Brown Christmas as well as running the light board for Lost Girl, all three of those being at Boise State. In her free time, she loves to play video games, read, ski, and hang out with her cat Pixie Dust.
TVCT Statement of Inclusion:
Through the transformative power of the arts and our core values, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater empowers youth to realize their full potential and use the confidence gained and skills learned to change the world.
Our company is founded on five core values that embrace inclusion and celebrate diversity. We create works about, with, and for all of the Treasure Valley’s youth and their grownups, reflecting our region’s evolving diversity.
TVCT Artists Acknowledge:
- It takes COURAGE to bring your true self into our space.
- We practice RESPECT when we COMMIT to listen with curiosity and seek to understand.
- We embrace the opportunity to become a better learner with ENTHUSIASM.
- We demonstrate our capacity for EXCELLENCE when we consider the impact of our choices. Mistakes are part of learning and acknowledging those will help us to become the best versions of ourselves.
Autumn Kersey-Camilovic
AUTUMN KERSEY-CAMILOVIC
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Founder (volunteer)
Autumn is a dynamic force dedicated to nurturing creativity and self-expression in young minds. Hailing from Twin Falls, Autumn’s journey in the arts began as a performer at a very young age on local stages, igniting her passion for theater and its transformative impact.
Driven by a mission to provide a platform for youthful imagination, Autumn established the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater. Her background in both education and the arts enables her to create a nurturing environment where children explore the world of acting, storytelling, and teamwork. Through carefully crafted workshops and productions, Autumn empowers young actors to discover their voices and build self-confidence.
Autumn’s innovative approach to theater education blends classic techniques with modern insights, fostering a holistic learning experience. Her dedication goes beyond the spotlight, as she actively mentors students, fostering not only acting skills but also life skills that extend far beyond the stage.
Her tireless commitment has made Treasure Valley Children’s Theater a beloved institution in the community, inspiring countless young performers to dream big and embrace their unique talents. Autumn’s vision has not only enriched the cultural landscape of the Treasure Valley but has also sown the seeds of creativity that will undoubtedly blossom in the hearts of generations to come.