Paul is credited as the originator and co-founder of Enter Stage Left Theater in 1982. As writer, director, choreographer, and performer he has contributed to various theaters in Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the last forty years, and substantially to Enter Stage Left Theater. Productions he has directed for ESL Theater include Deathtrap, Twelve Angry Men, Hooray for Hollywood, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Bye-Bye Birdie, A USO Christmas, The Laramie Project, The Cemetery Club, Young Frankenstein, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and most recently, A Hatful of Rain.

Mark DiCampo is a private voice teacher, director, and singing actor who has taught for the last two decades. After studying classical voice at New England Conservatory and The Boston Conservatory, he went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Music Theatre Performance (MM) with an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from the Steinhardt School at New York University, where he also taught voice as an adjunct professor. As a private teacher, Mark has worked with all ages, voice types, and musical styles, but he specializes in college audition prep for classical and musical theater majors.

Alyssa is a Boston-based actor who has worked for companies such as New Repertory Theatre and Reagle Music Theatre. Credits include Me and My Girl, Singing in the Rain, Fiddler on the Roof, and many more. She is also no stranger to the New York stage as her credits include performances at Alvin Ailey and Carnegie Hall. Alyssa received her BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory and attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts majoring in theater in high school.

Emily is a Boston-based soprano, music educator, voice teacher, and arts administrator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in music and community, youth, and education studies from Clark University and a Master of Education from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. In her studies, Emily has focused on vocal performance, collaborative learning, community building, choral conducting, and gender- affirming voice care in the private voice studio. 

Mark is a vocalist, conductor, and music director. A versatile performing artist, Mark is equally at home with a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from Renaissance sacred works to 19th-century art song to musical theater. He has held the position of Director of the Greater Milford Community Chorus since 2019, and maintains an active career as a soloist and cantor at a number of churches in the Boston area. He is a graduate of New England Conservatory.

Katie is a theater teacher who received her BA in Theater Arts and Creative Writing from Providence College. She also has playwriting and directing experience. She enjoys working with students of a variety of ages to gain stage presence and confidence through character exploration and improv.

Brittany is an Emerson alumna and Hopkinton native who grew up performing in HCA productions. She has continued her work throughout New England, from New Hampshire summer stock to new plays in Boston. Alongside her love of acting, Brittany is passionate about demystifying the audition process for both college programs and professional stages. She helps students understand what makes auditions feel intimidating, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for successful, authentic performances.

Natalie is an actress whose career began at the HCA in 2009. She has been in many productions and taken classes with enthusiasm. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theater and Psychology as well as her Master’s in Elementary Education at Clark University and is now blazing new trails, inspiring young artists to challenge themselves in the performance arts. She is taking on roles as a director, a stage manager, and an overall theater educator. Natalie is beyond excited to continue her pursuit of theatrical expeditions as an educator in such a welcoming artistic space.

After graduating from Fitchburg State University in 2014, Karner went on to study the ins and outs of being a goofball and playing make-believe professionally in Chicago, IL. As a graduate of the Annoyance Theater Improv Program, Karner teaches a style of “You bring a brick, I’ll bring a brick, and together, we’ll build a house.” 

Emma Pawl is a professional singer and actress who specializes in musical theatre genres as well as classical and more contemporary genres, like pop, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, jazz, R&B, and more! Emma is a Berklee College of Music graduate who majored in Vocal Performance with two minors in Musical Theatre Performance, as well as Teaching the Contemporary Singer. Emma is a private voice instructor and a music and theatre teacher who strives to cultivate an inclusive, individualized, and enriching experience for all her students. Click Here To Learn More: www.emmapawl.com 

Maureen is thrilled to be returning to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for her seventh summer directing Show in a Week programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Music in Musical Theatre from New York University. After completing her graduate studies, Maureen spent several years living in New York City, where she continued her training, auditioned professionally, and performed in a variety of theatrical productions. During the school year, Maureen is a high school theater teacher and leads after-school drama club programs. One of Maureen's favorite parts of teaching is helping students build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through theater. She loves the fast-paced energy of Show in a Week and is excited to spend the summer creating stories, making memories, and bringing Disney Villains and Broadway Bound to life with her students!