List of 5 members.

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  Jennifer Marquis 

  Performing Arts Producer

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  Jennifer Marquis joins Shorecrest as the Performing Arts Producer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications from Penn State University. She has worked as a marketing manager and special events planner in various industries, and has experience planning and executing trade shows and conferences and producing live industry award shows. Prior to relocating to St. Petersburg with her family in 2017, Jennifer had her own photography business, in addition to working as an infant hospital photographer for a baby portraiture company. As a Chargers parent to Lauren '23 and Julia ’21, Jennifer has been an active volunteer in the Upper School Performing Arts Department. She has used her artistic eye to create play props and to photograph school plays, concerts, sporting events and award ceremonies. Jennifer is thrilled to be able to work alongside the Shorecrest Arts community.

• Michael McCarthy 

  Upper School Musical Theater Instructor

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  Michael McCarthy holds a  Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephen's College and an ALAM (Honors) from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As a professional actor Michael made an incredible impact internationally with his critically acclaimed portrayal of inspector Javert in "Les Misérables." From London’s West End to Broadway, he has performed in over 5000 shows in locations such as San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai.

  
  

  Michael is an accomplished recording artist and has performed as a featured guest soloist with international orchestras in concert arenas throughout Europe, most notably The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Michael is also a producer, music director, and co-founding director of Performing Arts Ireland and has successfully established performing arts academies at five-star resorts in the Caribbean. He has had opportunities  to coach actors for West End and Broadway productions, and has also given many masterclasses in schools and colleges internationally.

  
  

  In addition to being the Father of Cían, a Shorecrest Class of 2022 lifer, and husband to Stephanie, Middle School Music Teacher and Thespian Director, Michael has been involved as Music Director for all US spring musicals over the past 15 years and is delighted to be able to work with some incredible teachers and students. For more info visit www.michaelmccarthy.website. 
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  Bradley Miller 

  Technical Director of Production Elements

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  Bradley Miller joined Shorecrest in the summer of 2014 as the Theatre Manager of the Janet Root Theatre. Formerly a Project Manager and Designer for construction companies within the Theme Parks in Orlando, Mr. Miller has been active in concert production and corporate theatre and is still an active designer for art installations, architectural lighting, theme park attractions, and theatre productions around the world. Mr. Miller has vast experience in teaching professional workshops and certifications in design and technology, in addition to high school theatre, stagecraft, and technology.
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  Ethan Updike 

  Director of Bands

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  Ethan Updike became the Upper School’s lead music teacher and Band Director in 2015. He teaches Upper School music classes, instrumental music lessons to Middle and Upper School students, and directs the Concert Band and related music ensembles. Mr. Updike is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, and holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Education from Oberlin Conservatory, where he specialized in trumpet performance. He can play most instruments. Mr. Updike's favorite part of the year is seeing all of the students' hard work come together during the Winter Concert and Spring Concert. Outside of school, Mr. Updike enjoys leading an active lifestyle by exploring local restaurants around town, traveling, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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  Madelin Willett 

  Upper School Dance Instructor

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  Madelin Willett is the Upper School Dance Instructor. She grew up in St. Petersburg, where she first trained with Academy of Ballet Arts and later began competitive and classical training with Y Dance Academy. Maddie attended PCCA at Gibbs High School and worked throughout as a professional choreographer for children’s performing arts centers and taught dance classes at local studios. She also trained pre-professionally with Joffrey Ballet School, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Broadway Dance Center, and Lines Ballet. Maddie graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance within the Dance Medicine Program.

   

  In 2019, Ms. Willett was selected as a choreographer at Disney’s House of Blues, as well as a dancer for the Choreographer’s World of Dance Showcase in Miami. She has been fortunate to travel for numerous dance conventions as well as regional, national and world dance competitions, furthering her experience and connections in the dance community. She is eager to bring her knowledge of dance movement, dance in medicine, and the dance community to Shorecrest to educate and prepare Chargers to the fullest extent!