Manny Arciniega is percussionist, composer, arranger, and performer located in Silver Spring, MD. He earned an undergraduate degree in Music Education and Theory Composition from Texas Christian University and a Masters in Timpani and Percussion Performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Manny has performed with a wide variety of groups in concert halls all around the world, including the Symphony Orchestra of India, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Sinfonietta, The American Pops Orchestra, and many more.
Jeremy Keith Hunter is one of the dopest artists you’ll ever meet. Talented in a vast array of mediums; Jeremy Keith is a multi-disciplinary creative, primarily focused in theatre-making. As a playwright, his work has been featured at the Kennedy Center, Anacostia Playhouse, 1st Stage Theatre, Theatre J, and Solas Nua. Recent credits include: Young Playwrights Theatre: Silence is Violence: Wish Me Well (Asst.
Neema Meena: A Mezzo-Soprano’s Journey
Neema Meena, a proud graduate of Wagner College, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance in May 2023. Her passion for the performing arts ignited in kindergarten and has since blossomed into a lifelong devotion. A true theater enthusiast with a deep love for opera, and Jazz Neema’s college years were marked by notable performances in both her school’s choir and Wagner’s opera company.
Shava’sha “SdotNoeL” Dickerson is a GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans music, film, comedy, and education. Her distinctive vocal style has been featured on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, Ciara’s Jackie tour, and campaigns for brands like Asana and Dipsea.
As a writer, producer, and director, SdotNoeL fuses comedy with sharp storytelling. She is known for her original character “Missionary” and her inventive dialect “Have Be,” both of which showcase her improvisational brilliance and cultural insight.
Steven currently serves as the Executive Director for the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts. He was a theatre teacher and school admin for 18 years. Beyond directing for school productions, he has also directed and stage managed productions for Toby's Dinner Theatre and the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts. In 2016 he directed a production of Next to Normal with Silhouette Stages that was acknowledged with the Ruby Griffith Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Musical. Most recently he directed a stage reading of a new musical, Joy Comes in the Mourning.
Thomas E. Shaw-Gardner is a recipient of the Champion Award from the NJ Cultural Access Network, in partnership with the NJ Theatre Alliance and the NJ State Council on the Arts.
Professional Bio – Experienced Organist
Travis a highly accomplished organist with over 20 years of experience in sacred and classical music. Renowned for their technical mastery and expressive musicality, Travis Ferrell has served as principal organist and music director at several prominent churches, where he has led liturgical music, directed choirs, and developed vibrant music ministries.
Ali Oliver-Krueger is a teaching artist, director, performer and playwright/composer of plays for young audiences. Her most recent play has been performed for nearly 30,000 children and adults last season. As a professional artist educator, Ali has worked with school systems, arts organizations, and community partners in Maryland, throughout the region, and across the country. She is a Master Teaching Artist with The Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning and presents residencies through the Arts and the John F.
Michael Harris is an actor/improviser, screenwriter & teaching artist. He leads MidAtlantic Improv, having created and performed in the genre based shows: Law & Order SIU: Special Improv Unit & Bah Humbug - A Christmas Carol (Mostly) Improvised. He has performed in theaters across the DMV and teaches for Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) and Chespeake Shakespeare Company.