Staff

In his role as the artistic director, Mr. Hart brings more than two decades of experience as a WCSPA teacher and brings professional connections with theatre educators from all over the state as a former chapter director for the Michigan Thespians organization. In his time with WCSPA, Mr. Hart has worked on over 100 shows, directing many of them. He teaches a wide variety of content in technical theatre and design as well as acting and directing. He has served in numerous positions with the Michigan Educational Theatre Association, currently serving as the director for Thespian Troupe 1000 and as the scholarship coordinator of the most successful theatre scholarship program of its kind in the nation.

Mr. Osenberg serves as the technical theatre teacher, giving students the fundamental skills they need to succeed in areas of tech theatre such as perspective drawing, scenic modeling, lighting design, and stage management. He also oversees the box office and online ticketing programs.

Mr. Sharrow serves as the supervisor of the costume shop, including makeup and wigs. He also teaches voice and movement for the actor, development of drama, basic sewing, textiles, and costume construction.

As an alumni of the program, Alexis Rose is very excited to be returning to her roots to serve as the dance teacher and choreographer for the upcoming season.  She is a recent graduate from Wayne State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in dance with a minor in musical theatre. While there, she had the opportunity to choreograph, perform, and assist in various concerts and musicals. Her favorite memory was being the dance captain of the touring musical theatre group, “Motor City Cabaret”.  She was also an active member on the Wayne State Dance Team for three years performing at football and basketball games and competing at DTU College Classics. This past year, she is obtained her master’s in teaching from Wayne State. She is looking forward to continuing her legacy in the program, now as an educator, and making a difference one pas de bourre at a time!

Simone has been a vocal coach in the Metro Detroit area for over 25 years. She was a substitute teacher with Warren Consolidated Schools for 12 years, primarily subbing at Butcher for MSVPA. She is proud to have taught private voice lessons to many of the alumni of the WCSPA program. Simone is so excited to be part of the incredible WCSPA team, bringing her more than 20 years of experience in the dance community teaching voice, drama, dance, improv, as well as directing and assistant directing over 50 shows. Before becoming an educator, Simone had a career as a Senior Corporate HR recruiter before resuming her focus on her true passions: her Family, Musical Theatre, and the Detroit Lions!

Greg serves as the technical director of the Performing Arts Center, scheduling and staffing events and rentals, working closely with teachers and coaches across the district to coordinate the PAC calendar. He also works as the scene shop supervisor and technical director for the WCSPA program, ensuring that best practices and safety protocols are taught to all students and rigorously upheld.