Charleston Stage's education programs are led by a team of professional teaching artists and taught by our Resident Acting Company.
Rylee (she/her/hers) is Charleston Stage's Director of Education and Engagement and Artistic Associate. Originally from Pennsylvania, Rylee holds a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master's in Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana, with over 15 years of experience teaching voice, music, theatre, and dance. She is a certified K–12 music teacher, certified in kids yoga, and trauma-informed. Rylee has performed regionally and internationally with companies including Sesame Street Live, Roxy Regional Theatre, and RWS and Associates; her Charleston Stage credits include Kinky Boots (Pat), Footloose (Vi Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Mamma Mia! (Donna), and Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick).
Will (he/him/his) was born and raised in Buffalo, NY before moving to South Carolina in high school. He attended the College of Charleston and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre with concentrations in Performance and Theatre for Youth. After graduating, Will toured the Midwest with Prairie Fire Children's Theatre for five years, mounting a full production for different groups of students every week. Since returning to Charleston, he has performed with both Charleston Stage and the Footlight Players.
Corinne (she/her/hers) hails from Gainesville, GA, just north of Atlanta, and spent her college years between South Carolina, New York, and Seattle. She received a BFA and MFA from the University of South Carolina with a concentration in theatrical design for costumes, and served as Charleston Stage's Costume Shop Manager and a designer for several shows in Seasons 39–41. Corinne brings an eclectic background of theatrical training and musical experience to the Education Department.
Additional Faculty: Classes are taught by Charleston Stage's Resident Acting Company, young theatre professionals who move to Charleston for their residency after completing college theatre programs across the country. In addition to teaching, they can be seen on stage throughout the season. Meet the company →
Our faculty teach students from early childhood through 12th grade in acting, voice, and musical theatre.