KJ is a Broadway actor and overall silly guy. He currently understudies the title role in the new Broadway musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" (and when Broadway returns again). He has played the lead role of Elder Price in "The Book of Mormon" in the National Tour, West End, and Broadway. National tours include: "Wicked", "9 to 5" and "The Wedding Singer". KJ teaches Scamper Theatre Kids classes, where the only rule is "You must be silly!". More info on KJ at KJHippensteel.com 

Brooke began her theatrical training as a camper at Stagecrafters the VERY FIRST year of camp! Wendy will tell you that Brooke made lot of mischief, but always had fun! Brooke was an active member of Cabaret Troupe up until her senior year of high school and is still best friends with her Stagecrafters friends. Brooke continues to work in theatre as a performer and teacher, inspired by her years at Stagecrafters, she created her own acting studio, Scamper Theatre Kids based out of New York City. (Now all online at ScamperTheatre.com) Brooke and KJ are proud parents to Huck and Shep, ages 4 and 5! 

Darian is OVERJOYED to be apart of the Stagecrafters’ family! A Indiana native and graduate of Indiana University, her credits include Harlem Woman/Dance Captain, (Ragtime, Cain Park), Three Blind Mice/Grumpy, (Shrek the Musical, Beck Center), Ensemble/Dance Captain, (Memphis, Cain Park), Lil Inez (Hairspray, Cardinal Stage Company), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan, Summer Stock Stage). When Darian’s not performing your can find her teaching throughout Northeast Ohio or spending time with her family and friends.

Maggie is so excited to make music magical with Stagecrafters this summer. She has been with Stagecrafters since 2008. You may have sung with Maggie already! She is a song leader for families with young children and has shared music all over Cleveland. Maggie specializes in early childhood music and currently works at Mandel JDS and Ganon Gil Preschool. Maggie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of Wisconsin. She has over twenty years of experience performing and teaching music and theatre to children and adults across the country. In addition to teaching early childhood music, Maggie has music directed and coached at Stagecrafters Youth Theatre, was an adjunct theatre professor and director at Lakeland Community College, and has a private music studio teaching piano, guitar and voice. Maggie lives in Mayfield Village with Rob and their daughter, Olive. When she is not singing, Maggie loves to walk, laugh and eat chocolate peanut butter ice cream with her family.