First Act Children's Theatre gathers a staff of talented, experienced theatre artists, designers and technicians to assist in teaching our theatre camps. Each of our instructors brings a wide variety of talents to our organization. They all share the love of creativity and the joy of working with youth!  

Owner/Artistic Director

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Susan Nanning-Sorenson holds an MFA in Acting from UW-Madison and is a Senior Lecturer in Theater Education at Edgewood College.  Susan has directed and performed locally at the Overture Center for the Arts, Monroe Theatre Guild, and Edgewood College.

Instructor/Director

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Lindsey Hoel-Neds has an MA in Theatre for  Youth from UW Madison, and is the newest addition to our First Act staff!  More info  about Lindsey coming soon!

Choreographer/Instructor

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Kenzie Merucci is First Act's first alumnus staff member!   In addition to designing and instructing all the choreography for all of First Act's shows, she is also a local actor, dance instructor, and  student at Edgewood College.

Costume Designer

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Kristin Roling   graduated with a BA in theatre performance, with an emphasis in Children's Theatre and Dance, and a Masters in Acting, with an emphasis on  costuming.  She has costumed for stage shows at Walt Disney World, choreographed musicals for Edgewood College and the Madison Savoyards, and  researched  historic garments in museum collections in England. She is excited to be part of the  First Act family where all of her passions come together.

​Technical  Director/Sets and Props Designer/Website Designer

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Becky Jenn   joined First Act in 2010.  Professionally a pediatric speech-language pathologist, she combines her developmental expertise, artistic flair, and penchant for turning trash into treasure to inspire kids and guide them through the creative process of building sets and props.
Lucy Sorenson  is nothing less than First Act’s  Camp Angel  and ever-dependable go-to-gal!