ABOUT
At ARC, we empower performers to take risks and grow without the fear of mistakes. We set high personal standards to ensure everyone feels proud of their final product. Here, every member is valued, fostering an inclusive community where relationships thrive. We believe in enjoying the process because it's integral to achieving a great outcome. We are based out of Long Hill Township, NJ.
What is it like to do a show at ARC?​
From auditions to the cast party, you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your head.
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At our first rehearsal, you’ll get your own script and an ARC bag to bring everything you need to and from rehearsal.
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You’ll know what to expect before we even get started. Our rehearsal calendar tells you what we’ll be working on each day and highlights important dates like costume try-on day, headshot day, and off-book day.
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Our hard work will culminate in 3 full performances on stage with sets, lights, sound, and costumes!
WHO WE ARE
Allie
Allie holds a Master of Arts degree from Montclair State University in Music Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music (Vocal Performance) from Muhlenberg College. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist, and works with clients with a variety of needs. Allie has been teaching musical theatre and voice for 13 years. Some of her favorite performances include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie Dillmount), Annie (Annie), and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti). Allie's teaching experience includes providing music education for inclusion preschools, leading group and private voice classes, directing musical theatre productions for a variety of ages, and co-directing musical theatre summer camps. Allie blends her experience as a teacher with her training as a music therapist to create a supportive and creative learning environment in which each student is able to explore musical theatre in a way that is most meaningful to them.
Chris​​​
Chris holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, with a concentration in developmental and adolescent psychology. Chris grew up surrounded by musical theater, wearing out his cassette tapes of The Broadway Kids before any others. He fell in love with the performing arts at theatre camp, returning to perform at camp year after year, and danced competitively for 7 years before attending the Union County Academy for the Performing Arts. He has been directing and choreographing shows for kids and teens for 10 years, including Elf Jr., Matilda Jr., Mary Poppins Jr., The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition, Willy Wonka Kids, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 13, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.