Artistic Director "The Shenendehowa Musical Company was more than a drama club to me. It was a safe place where I could express myself without stressing over popularity contests and judgmental teenagers. I could become someone else on stage, all the while not knowing I was really developing my own personal character. Being involved with theatre in high school gave me the self confidence to pursue whatever endeavors would come next. For me that ultimately turned out to be a career in theatre education, and I couldn't be happier." BIOGRAPHYJillian is thrilled to be celebrating her seventh year with Drama Kids as our newly appointed Artistic Director! Graduating from SUNY Albany in 2009, Jillian earned a BA in Theatre with a concentration in directing and production, as well as a minor in English with a concentration in Shakespearean Studies. After being a part of the local theatre scene for many years as an actor, director, producer, stage manager, dramaturge, and costume/prop master, Jillian feels she has now found her true calling in teaching at DKI. She feels privileged to be helping to guide the youth of the Capital District to confident self-expression through drama. Now she feels she can accomplish that in an even more direct way, by focusing on curriculum development at DKI, as well as playwriting. Little known fact, Jillian writes and adapts the Spring Performance plays with fellow teacher Ellen Cribbs! Jillian is also the proud mother of Jordyn Grace. A Drama Kid since birth! Ms. Jillian's Photo GalleryFUN FACTS ABOUT MS. JILLIANShe has 3 dogs - Cody, Champ & Hamilton Her favorite Disney character is Figment If she weren't a drama teacher she'd be a wedding planner She is a complete shopaholic! Her favorite holiday is Halloween! One word - COSTUMES!
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