ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

John David is a dynamic conductor, music educator, and vocalist. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He honed his craft as a member of the Manhattan School of Music’s Opera Studio. With experience in musical theatre and opera, he has both performed in and directed numerous productions. He has collaboated with various performing arts organizations, including his role as ED of the Newton-Conover Auditorium, where he focused on cultural and arts education and outreach. He currently serves as the Director of Music at Union Congregational Church in Montclair.

PRODUCING DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

Kim began her career in LA as a professional Equity stage manager, specializing in new works, at the Mark Taper Forum, Geffen Playhouse, and Deaf West Theatre. She transitioned to large-scale event production and non-profit fundraising. She also spent several years in Los Angeles as a production manager and associate producer, transferring original Broadway productions to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Memorable shows include Liza With A “Z”, with the Emmys and Showtime, Salome with Al Pacino, and Blue Man Group- Chicago. Kim has worked as an AD for PBS, produced livestreams, web content, and app content.

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Jeremy received his Bachelors of Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he focused on choral singing and conducting. Jeremy has conducted church choirs, youth choirs, and handbell ensembles across North Carolina. Jeremy has been performing for over 25 years and teaching music, performing arts, private voice, and piano for 10 years. His love of music and theatre has led him to direct and music direct shows for his community’s youngest performers including The Lion King Jr, Frozen Jr, Peter Pan Jr, and The Wizard of Oz. Jeremy has performed around the world with choirs, vocal ensembles, acting troupes, and musical theatre tours. He is currently the Performing Arts Teacher at Liberty Elementary School and Co-Music Director at Union Congregational Church in Montclair.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR &
ACCOMPANIST

Jeremy is a composer and pianist whose work is shaped by a lifelong engagement with music, performance, and community. After years of remaining actively involved in local arts communities while pursuing other paths, he returned to composition and studied in Juilliard’s Extension Division, from where he has developed a creative practice rooted in collaboration, expressive storytelling, in both instrumental and vocal music. His ongoing work as a collaborative pianist and organist at Union Congregational Church in Montclair, NJ, alongside his role as Associate Director and accompanist for the Montclair Pride Choir, reflects his commitment to music as a tool for connection, inclusion, and shared experience.