Artist Roster

Deborah has been teaching choral and theatre arts for 46 years. She has been founder, composer, playwright, manager, performing artist and teacher for Shoestring Productions of Brandywine Valley since 1977.  She most recently designs and teaches classes for young actors for Shoestring Productions.

Deb also founded the choral and theatre programs at Saint Edmond’s Academy starting in 1978. In addition, she founded The Yuletide Singers, an a capella caroling ensemble of professional singers who have performed over 35 years (19 years at Longwood Gardens, 2 White House performances, and touring to four states). She has also been a solo vocal artist and theatre/musical theatre in the region for many years.

Currently, Deb’s creativity has led her to envision a theatre class for older adults titled, “Hear My Voice”, where participants work on basic theatre skills by delivering monologues then writing a monologue of their own reflective of some aspect of their lives that they wish to share. There is much to be learned from the experience of older adults and this class offers an opportunity to share some wisdom as we hear their voice.