Backstage Theater Classes
Children's Class ages 5 & Up
Adult Black Box Class 18 & Up
Adult Black Box Class 18 & Up
Adult Black Box Class 18 & Up
Adult Black Box Class 18 & Up
Adult Black Box Class 18 & Up
Beauty and the Beast auditions coming soon in December 2023 ! Show June 7th 2024 at Bartow Civic Center
Backstage Theater Staff
Aaron Holland-CEO Director
Lauren Holland -Artistic Director/Choreographer
Lauren Holland -Artistic Director/Choreographer
Aaron holds a Masters in Theatre Arts from Regent University and a Bachelor from Florida Southern College in Lakeland Fl. His love for theater is contagious and comes from being mentored and encouraged from well known screen actors/writers Steve and Robyn Peterman Zahn and gained influence to pursue his career from Irone Singleton (TDog
Aaron holds a Masters in Theatre Arts from Regent University and a Bachelor from Florida Southern College in Lakeland Fl. His love for theater is contagious and comes from being mentored and encouraged from well known screen actors/writers Steve and Robyn Peterman Zahn and gained influence to pursue his career from Irone Singleton (TDog) from the Walking Dead and The Blind Side. His teaching techniques are magnetic for kids and teens where he thrives to propel them to their fullest potential on stage. Aaron has performed in roles such as A Christmas Carol (John Scrooge), Tartuffe (Damis) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and also performed and competed at Disney's Theater Festival in Beauty and the Beast as Maurice . Aaron has also been cast in Lakeland Florida for several roles and was in ' The Thorn' which is a National Touring Show. Aaron also directed the onstage production of Kid Frankenstein.
Lauren Holland -Artistic Director/Choreographer
Lauren Holland -Artistic Director/Choreographer
Lauren Holland -Artistic Director/Choreographer
Lauren holds a BFA Theatre Performance from Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida. She has performed in many theater roles such as The Lion King (Rafiki) , Beauty and the Beast (Madame de le Grande Bouche) and she competed at Disney's Theater Festival and received an award for All Stars and Broadway Slam Actress. She has also bee
Lauren holds a BFA Theatre Performance from Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida. She has performed in many theater roles such as The Lion King (Rafiki) , Beauty and the Beast (Madame de le Grande Bouche) and she competed at Disney's Theater Festival and received an award for All Stars and Broadway Slam Actress. She has also been in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Big Mama) and Julius Caesar and many more. Her unique approach for improv and theater training has lead her to many roles and opportunities. She also has vocal experience in the professional music field and has performed several times with Johnny Cash's sister Joanne Cash who is her mentor from Nashville TN. Lauren also was cast in in the sitcom Friends Like You with Director Doug Smart from The Golden Girls.
Media Relations
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
New Staff coming soon
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
Donna holds a degree in Business and Cosmetology in stage makeup and hair design.
She has worked for 25 years as a hairdresser and costuming for shows like Shrek, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Lion King and many more. Her passion for stage began when she was in college, where she directed and wrote plays that we
Donna holds a degree in Business and Cosmetology in stage makeup and hair design.
She has worked for 25 years as a hairdresser and costuming for shows like Shrek, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Lion King and many more. Her passion for stage began when she was in college, where she directed and wrote plays that were specifically targeted for high school and middle school students, Her passion carried over into raising her children in the theater and designing character makeup for theater companies.
Props Coordinator
Donna Holland -Cosmetologist/Manager Assist/CFO
Props Coordinator
New Coming Soon
Nate Flory - Vocal Dialect
Ray Holland - Tech Production Sr.
Ray Holland - Tech Production Sr.
Nate Flory has over 22 year’s experience in acting and specializes in designs and costumes he enhances our students in stage performances by teaching vocal technique. Nate has been in several shows including Anything Goes, Home for Christmas, Reel to Real, The Last Supper and kid Frankenstein. He also performed in a national touring show
Nate Flory has over 22 year’s experience in acting and specializes in designs and costumes he enhances our students in stage performances by teaching vocal technique. Nate has been in several shows including Anything Goes, Home for Christmas, Reel to Real, The Last Supper and kid Frankenstein. He also performed in a national touring show locally called The Thorn. His favorite performance was playing the Grinch and he enjoys teaching goofy vocalization to our students.
Ray Holland - Tech Production Sr.
Ray Holland - Tech Production Sr.
Ray Holland - Tech Production Sr.
Ray has worked in many live productions over the course of 30 years. He was given a chance to work with MGM on a motion picture as an intern and fell in love with live production, props and background sets. He has 25 years experience in the I.T. field and professional state of the art stage Lighting, Sound, Rigging, 3D, FX , Graphic and
Ray has worked in many live productions over the course of 30 years. He was given a chance to work with MGM on a motion picture as an intern and fell in love with live production, props and background sets. He has 25 years experience in the I.T. field and professional state of the art stage Lighting, Sound, Rigging, 3D, FX , Graphic and set Designs. He does voice overs and has worked for many years in several radio stations as a Manager/DJ and in T.V as a cameraman and audio tech for Live news. He devotes his time to backstage where needed .
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Coming Soon
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Brian Bak -Stage Apprentice/Sound
Coming Soon
