Worth Hages, originally from Tallahassee Florida, has been working for the past twenty years as a director, choreographer and teaching artist in New York City and now here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Worth directed Dragons Love Tacos, Legally Blonde Jr, choreographed Frozen Jr., Hairspray Jr., and Schoolhouse Rocks for the Traveling Troupe. Worth has been a teaching artist for The School of Theatre for the past five years and has taught many musical theatre classes as well as directed and choreographed Performance Block productions. In New York City, Worth was a teaching artist with acclaimed education theatre programs including TADA Youth Theatre, City Lights Youth Theatre, Inside Broadway, and Wingspan Arts.  As a professional actress, Worth originated the role of Amber Von Tussle in the first Broadway national tour of Hairspray under the direction of Jack O’Brien. Regionally Worth has performed at The Kennedy Center, The 5th Avenue Theatre, TUTS, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Gateway Playhouse, and was a soloist with The Boston Pops Orchestra at Symphony Hall. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory;  London Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Marcus Jordan is a Grand Rapids native who recently returned home after spending six years in NYC performing and teaching professionally. Some of his favorite credits to date include Coalhouse Walker Jr. Ragtime, the Musical, Newt Lee Parade, and Jim Porgy and Bess. Marcus attended Western Michigan University and Westminster Choir College respectively earning advance degrees in voice performance and vocal pedagogy. Marcus’ heart sings its best song when he is teaching and engaged in communal art making.

Mikey Winslow grew up dancing, singing, and acting in and around Grand Rapids, MI. He got involved with the Grand Rapids Civic Theater as well as the GR Circle Theater and found a true home. Upon completion of an undergraduate theater program at Western Michigan University, Mikey moved to NYC where he’s been performing on Broadway ever since. His credits include: West Side Story, American Idiot, Wicked (Nat’l Tour), On The Town, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and most recently Hamilton: An American Musical. He’s worked as an ensemble member, dance captain, swing, understudy, and principle and has had the opportunity to work with many of his mentors including Wayne Cilento and Andy Blankenbueler. He has dealt with injury + recovery having his hip being fully replaced at the age of 31 (before joining Hamilton!) and can speak passionately about the true potential we each have inside of us. Mikey completed an MA in Educational Technology from WMU in 2022. He is a proponent for inclusion in the theater and is very excited for the opportunity to work with the next generation of theatrical humans!

Carrie is an adjunct faculty member at both GRCC and Aquinas College. Local directing credits include productions at Actors’ Theatre, Circle Theatre, Aquinas College, and Grand Rapids Community College. As a member of Actors’ Equity, Carrie has performed professionally all over the country. She holds an MFA in Acting from Penn State University. As always, Carrie is thrilled to be working with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre!

Melissa is passionate about sharing her love of movement with other artists and feels blessed to be a part of the dance faculty at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Since receiving her BA in dance from Grand Valley State University, Melissa has taught at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Grand Rapids Christian High School and several elementary schools and studios across West Michigan.  As a part of the faculty at Civic Theatre, she has taught ballet, jazz and tap technique as well as choreographed for SRTI and main stage productions. She is Co-Director of Grand Rapids Dance Project, a founding member/dancer at Dance In The Annex and an instructor and choreographer at Body Language Dance Company in Jenison. While continuing to further her own dance studies, Melissa regularly attends dance conventions and master classes throughout Michigan, Chicago, and New York. Melissa’s favorite thing about Civic Theatre is the community of artists that come together, sharing a love of art, humanity and creative growth.  She currently resides in GR with her husband Jesse, daughters Isabella and Colette and their adorable puppy, Shinobi.

Caitlin Hart (she/hers) holds a B.A in Theatre Arts from Aquinas College and completed the Atlantic Theater Company’s Professional Acting Conservatory in NYC. Favorite directing credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Broadway World 2018 Best Play Nominee), Macbeth (Broadway World 2017 Best Play Nominee), Maria Irene Fornes’ What of the Night? (West Coast Premiere; Best Acting Ensemble Ovation Nominee), Tommy Smith’s White Hot (LA Premiere; Hollywood Fringe Best in Ensemble Theatre Winner). Additionally, she has produced and directed many professional productions, new play development workshops, staged readings, short plays, etc. This past fall she made her GRCT MainStage directing debut with Lauren Gunderson’s THE REVOLUTIONISTS. She is also an Intimacy Choreographer and Casting Director. More information about her work is available at caitlinhartdirector.com​.