Brooke Abrahamsen - Artistic Director
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After completing her B.A. in Theater at Arizona State University in 1999, Brooke joined CYT Richmond as a teacher and director, taking on the role of Artistic Director in 2004. From “Annie” to “Les Miserables” to “Narnia” Brooke has been part of the production teams as Director, Choreographer or Stage Manager of over 20 CYT shows. Other local theater involvement includes playing the role of Meg in Stable Theater’s Little Women, teaching for... Read More |
Donna Amadee - Managing Director
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Donna has been involved with CYT Richmond since its beginning back in 2001. Although the majority of her time has been spent as Managing Business Director, she has costumed 3 shows and teaches instructional sewing classes for CYT when time permits. She holds a B.S. Degree in Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with minors in Business and Nutrition. Her husband, Joe, and her 4 children (Joey, Joy, Dave, and Wendy) have been active in... Read More |
Sharon Dintaman - Marketing / Costume Warehouse
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Sharon came to CYT in the winter of 2002 to "help" with costumes for Cinderella. She caught the bug and has since designed for 13 other CYT shows. "Music Man," and "Fiddler on the Roof," are among her favorites. Although costume design is her passion, she also manages Marketing, Public Relations and Costume Rentals for CYT. She holds a B.S. in English form UCLA, and was a Flight Attendant for Continental Airlines before she stayed home to care for her 4... Read More |
Karen Woods - Class Area Coordinator
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Karen is a graduate of California State University Chico with a BS in Home Economics with a Clothing and Textile emphasis. She was also the Area Secretary for Campus Crusade for Christ for 5 years. Once moving to Richmond with her family, Karen home schooled her 3 children; Chelsea, Neal and Nathan. In 2001, she helped launch the informational meeting about CYT in Richmond, and was costumer for the first CYT show, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” in 2002. As CYT... Read More |
Nancy Allen - Show Area Coordinator
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Nancy came to CYT first as a mom. After just one show the family was hooked and she was pleased to join the staff. Nancy lives with her husband Chuck (sometimes CYT orchestra member) and their son Charlie. Their two adult daughters, Jessica and Katy, are faithful audience members and wish CYT had been in Richmond when they were growing up. Nancy has a BS in Hotel Administration, worked for years with a women’s Bible study group and now is blessed to apply her administrative skills to... Read More |
Joy Osborne - Show Area Coordinator & Summer Camp Director
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Joy has been working with CYT Richmond summer camps since 2003, commuting from Lynchburg, VA. In December 2010, she and her husband, Chris, moved to Richmond to join the CYT Richmond staff year round. In addition to running CYT's summer camp program, Joy is also a show coordinator and the southside class coordinator. She holds a bachelor's degree from Liberty University and a master's degree from Virginia Tech in education. She is an online instructor for... Read More |
Nancy Tynes - Marketing and Development
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Nancy’s family has been involved with CYT since moving to Richmond! Her daughter, Annie, has been in eight performances (and her husband, Lin, and son, Andrew, have worked backstage). As a parent volunteer, she has served on Publicity and Standing “O” committees. Nancy earned a BS from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. She has 25 years of experience with non-profit organizations. While in Richmond, she has been been actively involved with marketing and development efforts at... Read More |
