KATHLEEN
WEAVER
(Artistic Director)
Ms. Weaver
is the Director and founder of the Flemington-Raritan Community Theatre
(FRCT). Her previous directorial credits include Sweeney Todd,
Grease, Guys & Dolls, Damn Yankees, Talent
Showcase 2002, Into the Woods, Wizard of Oz, Man of LaMancha,
Godspell, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Kathleen
earned a B.A. in Drama and teaches group and private acting classes at
the Star Maker School of the Performing Arts. Kathleen is a
professional singer and member of A.F.T.R.A. She resides in Flemington
with husband Tom and daughters Danielle, Jessica, Nicole and Caliana.
KATHY SNOW
(Vocal Music
Director & Conductor)
Ms. Snow has
studied acting at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia and at SUNY
Fredonia and was the company’s music director and conductor for Sweeney Todd,
Godspell, Into the Woods, and Grease. Vocal music
director for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and vocal coach
for The Wizard of Oz. She has performed
in many of FRCT’s adult productions as well. She is a full
time music teacher in the Chester school district and holds a Master of
Arts in Music Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. Kathy resides in Union Township with husband Steve
and daughters Camille and Liz.
DOROTHY
CALKIN-LINGUITI
(Art & Costume Director)
Ms. Calkin is
a long-time fan and participant in musical theatre, both on stage and
behind the scenes. Dar was the Art Director and Costume Coordinator for
FRCT’s 2005 Spring Production of Sweeney Todd and the 2004 fall
youth production of Grease Her credits also include stage roles
in many musical productions with both FRCT and the Somerset Valley
Players. Dar also wrote and directed Heidi, performed at
Somerset Valley Players. She teaches Art Education at Three Bridges
Elementary School and resides in Flemington with husband Pat and
daughter Leslie.
LEESA CSOLAK
(Choreographer)
Ms. Csolak is
the owner/director of the Star Maker School of the Performing Arts
in Flemington. She has trained thousands of dancers for
competitive and semi-professional work over the past 31 years. Many of her students
have gone on to college with scholarships and to professional work for
dance and theatre companies. Leesa has choreographed Grease, Guys &
Dolls, Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, Man of LaMancha,
and Godspell for FRCT and The Music Man, Fiddler
on the Roof, Guys & Dolls, Joseph, and Bye Bye
Birdie for Reading-Fleming Middle School. Her experience also
includes HMS Pinafore, My Fair Lady, The Music Man, Salad Days,
and Anything Goes, to name a few. Leesa resides in Flemington
with husband Keith and sons Stephen, Kurt and Kevin.
