Staff and Board of Directors
Meet Our Staff
PYT has a fun, energetic working environment. Whether it is as a staff member, intern, teaching artist, actor, or volunteer, being part of the PYT family is a rewarding and enriching experience. PYT is an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, gender, marital status, physical ability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Managing Director
Valerie Reinhardt
610.332.1412
vreinhardt@123pyt.org
Artistic Director
Jill Dunn Jones
610.332.1404
jdunn@123pyt.org
Production Manager
Braden Drake
610.332.1417
production@123pyt.org
Outreach Coordinator
610.332.1403
education@123pyt.org
Program Director
Darah Donaher
610.332.1402
ddonaher@123pyt.org
Administrative Assistant / Box Office Manager/Registrar
Cecelia Tabor
610.332.1400
office@123pyt.org
Faculty
Your child’s experience and safety at PYT are paramount. We are proud to say that our faculty members have advanced degrees and professional experience in their field, as well as background checks. Our Drama Division faculty has decades of experience teaching, writing, directing, and working with young people. Our Dance Division faculty also touts decades of professional choreography, teaching, and touring. Our Voice Division faculty members have proven track records in developing the young voice for years. Here is PYT’s distinguished faculty:
Drama Faculty
Jill Dunn Jones
Artistic Director
MA Educational Theatre, New York University
Darah Donaher
MFA Acting, Michigan State University
Lindsey Sommons
BFA Musical Theatre, Liberty University
Dance Faculty
Darah Donaher
MFA Acting, Michigan State University
Leah Rubart
M.Ed, Art of Teaching, Cedar Crest College
Gwen Vigorito
BFA Dance, Montclair State University
Alana Williamson
MFA Dance, Temple University
Voice Faculty
Colette Curry
BFA in Musical Theatre, West Virginia University
Martina Fedorowicz
Board of Directors
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre (PYT) is a professional, non-profit performing arts organization whose mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of young people and their families through the art of theatre. Through a comprehensive performing arts curriculum, literature-based performances, and vigorous outreach programs, PYT challenges children to develop their talents, to think creatively, and to acquire an appreciation and understanding of the arts.
Dr. Diane Begany, President
Colleen Davis, Vice President
Dr. Dianne Jacobetz, Treasurer
John Rosado, Secretary
Veronica Bocian
Barbara Vogelgesang
Charlene Zebrowski Augello