Paige Coffman
(Co-Founder, Executive Producer)
Paige began dancing lessons at age 4, piano lessons at age 6, and appeared in her first play at age 8...she has been hooked on Theatre ever since! Originally from New Jersey, Paige holds a degree in Theatre from Northwestern University, and has been a member of the Actors Equity Association for 18 years.
As an actress, she has performed in over 30 productions for children in several Chicago theatres, including Drury Lane Theatre in Evergreen Park, Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, and the Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre.
Paige acts as:
- Managing Director
- Business Manager
- Marketing & Publicity
- Composer & Lyricist
- Musical Director
- Sound Designer
Jesus Perez
(Co-Founder, Artistic Director)
Jesus has been addicted to the theatre ever since he put on plays in his back yard at age 7. He was raised both in Illinois and Puerto Rico, and studied Theatre at Joliet Junior College and Lewis University. His professional theatre credits include acting, writing, directing, designing, and producing.
He is a member of Actors Equity Association,and has performed in several theatres in Chicago. Recently he has directed shows for various theatres in the Chicago area, including; Centerlight Theatre - Theatre for the Deaf, Bailiwick Theatre, and Village Players, in Oak Park.
Jesus acts as:
- Author
- Director
- Set designer
- Costume designer
- Lighting designer
Kimiko
Ostrozovich
(Box Office)
Kimi was an amateur performer at a young age, staging a circus on her swing
set that was well-attended by parents and neighbors alike.
She continued her
interest in theatre through elementary and high school, working both on stage
and behind the scenes. Kimi received her B.A. in Poetry from Columbia College
Chicago. She is happy to be involved in the theatre again with the passionate
and talented folks at CKC.
Gary
Carlson
(Box Office)
Gary is an actor/singer/dancer who has worked in the entertainment industry
for the past 25 years.
He has worked all over the city of Chicago in such theatres
as The Goodman, Marriott's Lincolnshire Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook and Evergreen
Park, as well as the Candlelight dinner playhouse. He was also in the national
touring companies of SHOWBOAT, and JOLSEN THE MUSICAL.
Gary is very excited
to be working with his friends Paige and Jesus again and to be back at CKC!!
Rainbow Weldon
(Academy Teacher)
Rainbow Weldon has many years of experience working in children’s theatre as a writer, director, actress and teacher. She has a degree in Theatre Arts from LaGrange College in Georgia. Previous experience includes Tour Actor/Director for Missoula Children’s Theatre, Writer/Director and Actress for Papermill Theatre’s Children’s Theatre, and Actress/Co-Director for Breathing Hope Children’s Theatre. Locally, Rainbow has worked with Niles Park District, Stage Coach Northshore and Redmoon Theatre.
