PROGRAM DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER

Sophie (she/her) is a versatile artist and educator from South Orange County, CA. She is a director, choreographer, playwright, and children's theatre teacher. After earning an AA in English from Saddleback College, she is now working towards a BA in Dramatic Literature.

Sophie has built a diverse skill set over her ten years of teaching. She started performing in her grandmother’s theatre company, Star PAK Theatre, at three years old and took on her first assistant directing role at thirteen. She is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance.

Beyond theatre, she has expanded her talents to include copywriting, editing, website development, photography, and barista training, turning hobbies into practical skills. Passionate about mentorship, Sophie aims to inspire aspiring performers, following the legacy of her mother and grandmother.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Reece (she/her) is an actor, director, and teacher of theater arts and English language arts. She received her BA in English Education with an emphasis in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University with a semester abroad studying Theatre Arts at University of Birmingham, England. She received teaching credentials in English and Social Studies from Cal State San Marcos.

She has taught for many years at institutions across south Orange County as well as in public schools in north San Diego County. She is currently an English Language Arts teacher for high school students and a Theatre teacher for middle and elementary school students.

Reece hopes to get her Masters in Theatre Arts and continue teaching both English and Theatre at a high school level. She enjoys reading and traveling and hopes to have more time and opportunities for both in the near future.

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Ben (he/him) is an actor, playwright, producer, editor, and theatrical designer. He is working towards his BA in Theater at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, with an emphasis in Acting. During his time at UCLA, Ben has trained in playwriting, sound design, and combat for stage and film, in addition to his major coursework in acting and theatrical studies. He also has training in Meisner and improv, with experience in photography, editing, and working with and leading young artists. He is a co-founder of Speaking of Home Productions and has had the opportunity to self-produce, direct, and manage projects such as The Midnight Dreary (2024), Letter of Resignation (2024), and Big Rock: The Rockumentary (2024).

Ben has an affinity for theater for social change, science, gaming with friends, world building, and their ties to immersive sensory theater. He hopes to continue devising projects with his friends and peers to bring more accessible and personal art into an open space, finding new and interesting ways to affect audiences of all kinds.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Raveena (she/her) is so excited to be joining the SOH community! Raveena is an actor, composer, creative writer, and musician. She graduated from SCHS two years ago and is currently working towards earning her BFA at NYU Tisch Drama in the New Studio on Broadway, and she is minoring in both Producing and the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology.

Raveena has been composing since she was 12, and has gone on to write a full-length musical, Sonder, which is currently in development after its first reading in 2024. Raveena is trained in Meisner, the Strasberg Method, Stanislavsky, Shakespeare, and the Alexander Technique. She is also trained in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and tango. She is grateful she gets to learn from her professors and peers as she continue to develop her artistry and find the joy in taking her play seriously.

Outside of her art, Raveena loves to read and spend time outdoors. She also is obsessed with documentaries and is a chronic vlogger.