MEET YOUR CAMP INSTRUCTORS!

Michael Materdomini

Teen Broadway Camp Director

Michael Materdomini is a Professional South Florida Actor who has recently started his directing journey. He is a Dreyfoos School of the Arts Alumni and has worked in Theaters all over South Florida! (Slow Burn Theatre Company, MNM Theatre, LPAC, Delray Beach Playhouse, and Lake Worth Playhouse.) He recently assistant directed two productions of Aladdin and Directed a production of Hadestown. He sends his love to his family, friends and AZ Voice and Music for all the love and support. He hopes to inspire a younger generation to love this art form as much as he does.

Jordyn Declemente

Teen Broadway Camp Stage Manager

Jordyn Declemente is an actress and singer from Boca Raton, Florida. Jordyn proudly holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida Southern College. Currently, she is serving as the Theatre Director at John I Leonard High School. Jordyn excels as a private coach in acting, singing, and auditioning. She also currently directed Moana Jr. at Standing Ovation and is teaching acting classes at Broadway Bound Academy.

ELIJAH GEE

Teen Broadway Camp Music Director

Born and raised in Sunrise, Florida, Elijah Gee is a talented pianist that regularly performs at various venues and provides music education to youth in South Florida. He studied at Florida State University and received a BA in Commercial music and Jazz Studies. He has worked on various musicals in South Florida; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Lady Day, Sister Act, Bessie Smith Devil's Music, and What a Wonderful World. Also he has internationally traveled to play at the Saulkrasti Jazz festival, Baltic Jazz Festival and performed on various cruise lines such as Seabourn. Elijah is a competent performer and instructor in most styles and genres, including jazz, classical, salsa, reggae, musicals, and electronic music. He is always willing to give back to his community, and has a strong desire to live for the love of the music he performs.

AMANDA LOPEZ

Teen Broadway Camp Choreographer

Amanda is a South Florida based Performer, Choreographer, Teacher and Voiceover Artist and is ecstatic to be back for her 2nd year with the Playhouse Arts Academy! Her favorite and most recent theatre credits include: "9 to 5", "Legally Blonde" (LPAC), Countess Andrenyi in "Murder on the Orient Express", Cassie/Sheila in "A Chorus Line", Ilona in "She Loves Me", Cha-Cha in "Grease" (DBP) and Elizabeth in "Young Frankenstein" (Loxen Entertainment). She has a BFA in Film from The Art Institute of Miami and records regularly in voiceover studios across Miami, such as The Kitchen, ArtSound and Universal Cinergia. Looking forward to an amazing and creative summer!

Jessie Dez

JESSIE DEZ

EDUCATION DIRECTOR / Youth Broadway Camp Director

Jessie is an actress, singer, teacher & Education Director of Delray Beach Playhouse. Jessie has performed all over South Florida with well-known companies such as Warner Brothers Productions, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Delray Beach Playhouse, & Lake Worth Playhouse. Her director credits include The Little Mermaid (2022), Elf Jr. (2023), Junie B. Jones (2023), Grease School Version (2023), Matilda Jr. (2024) & Footloose Jr. (2024). As the former Miss Palm Beach County 2019 for the Miss America Organization, Jessie has experience mentoring kids & teens through the Sunshine Princess Program. Under her direction, Broadway Camp has been voted Best Theater for Young Performances in South Florida by Broadway World!

MO FELLER

Youth Broadway Camp Stage Manager

Mo is thrilled to join Delray Beach Playhouse for this summer’s program! With a background in stage management and a deep love for the performing arts, they bring years of experience both on and off the stage. When not orchestrating the magic behind the scenes, Mo enjoys inspiring young actors to find their voices and embrace the joy of storytelling. Having worked in both professional productions and educational settings, they believe in theatre’s power to spark creativity, build confidence, and create lasting memories. Mo is excited to help young performers shine and make this summer an unforgettable experience!

ELIJAH GEE

Youth Broadway Camp Music Director

Born and raised in Sunrise, Florida, Elijah Gee is a talented pianist that regularly performs at various venues and provides music education to youth in South Florida. He studied at Florida State University and received a BA in Commercial music and Jazz Studies. He has worked on various musicals in South Florida; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Lady Day, Sister Act, Bessie Smith Devil's Music, and What a Wonderful World. Also he has internationally traveled to play at the Saulkrasti Jazz festival, Baltic Jazz Festival and performed on various cruise lines such as Seabourn. Elijah is a competent performer and instructor in most styles and genres, including jazz, classical, salsa, reggae, musicals, and electronic music. He is always willing to give back to his community, and has a strong desire to live for the love of the music he performs.

KEREN LYDIA

Youth Broadway Camp Choreographer

is a Director, Choreographer, Performer and Educator born and raised in South Florida. She trained at the Royal Conservatory of Scotland where she obtained an MA in musical theater performance. She has choreographed productions such as, West Side Story, Gypsy, We Will Rock you, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Jury (prior to its off-broad way transfer) and more! She is currently Directing Peter Pan Jr. here at the Playhouse. She has a performance history and has played many fun characters such as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde, Puck in A Midsummer Night s
Dream, and served as the Swing/Dance captain for The Polar Exspress Miami. She is thrilled to be working on Escape to Margaritaville with such a talented cast and crew.

AMANDA LOPEZ

AMANDA LOPEZ

SUMMER FUN CAMP DIRECTOR

Amanda is a South Florida based Performer, Choreographer, Teacher and Voiceover Artist and is ecstatic to be back for her 2nd year with the Playhouse Arts Academy! Her favorite and most recent theatre credits include: "9 to 5", "Legally Blonde" (LPAC), Countess Andrenyi in "Murder on the Orient Express", Cassie/Sheila in "A Chorus Line", Ilona in "She Loves Me", Cha-Cha in "Grease" (DBP) and Elizabeth in "Young Frankenstein" (Loxen Entertainment). She has a BFA in Film from The Art Institute of Miami and records regularly in voiceover studios across Miami, such as The Kitchen, ArtSound and Universal Cinergia. Looking forward to an amazing and creative summer! Website: www.amandalopezofficial.com

AMANDA LOPEZ

Camp Administrative Director

Danielle is a Teaching Artist who has dedicated over 10 years to educating and directing in Children’s Theatres and organizations across the Southeast. Her journey has led her to work with institutions such as Lexington Children’s Theatre, Savannah Children’s Theatre, Aurora Theatre Academy, and Boys & Girls Club of Hall County. When not at Delray Beach Playhouse, Danielle extends her teaching to Sunflower Creative Arts, where she empowers children and families to be confident, creative, and compassionate through play, nature, and the arts.