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Our Staff
Cyndi Monroe
Artistic Director
Sue Green
Production Manager
Hollee Cool
Director of Education
Sallie Griffin
Assistant Director of Education
Sallie Griffin is an alumni of Christian Arts and Theatre and knows, first hand, what an impact this theater can make on the lives of its students. She has been with CAT as one of their performing arts teachers for the last 6 years. She is passionate about arts education and finds so much joy working with the children of CAT. Sallie has been performing professionally through out Southern California for 16 years. Some of her favorite regional credits are Little Edie in Riverside Reparatory’s production of Grey Gardens and Rosemary Pilkington in Candlelight Pavilions How to Succeed In Business […]
Sallie Griffin is an alumni of Christian Arts and Theatre and knows, first hand, what an impact this theater can make on the lives of its students. She has been with CAT as one of their performing arts teachers for the last 6 years. She is passionate about arts education and finds so much joy working with the children of CAT. Sallie has been performing professionally through out Southern California for 16 years. Some of her favorite regional credits are Little Edie in Riverside Reparatory’s production of Grey Gardens and Rosemary Pilkington in Candlelight Pavilions How to Succeed In Business […]
Heather Reithmeier
Director of Vocal Eductaion & Private Lesson Coordinator
Heather is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona's staff in the roles of Director of Vocal Education, Director of CAT Chorale, and voice teacher. Mrs. Reithmeier brings a long history of experience as an award-winning classical soprano and more than 15-years' experience as a vocal educator in private and public schools, and in higher education. Currently, Heather is on the faculty of the Orange County School of the Arts, Classical Voice Conservatory where she has designed and taught classes for middle school and high school singers and teaches for the Patrick and Mary Dirk Vocal Scholarship Program. Heather continues to nurture her own passion for singing and performance and is the resident soprano at Tustin Presbyterian Church.
Heather is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona's staff in the roles of Director of Vocal Education, Director of CAT Chorale, and voice teacher. Mrs. Reithmeier brings a long history of experience as an award-winning classical soprano and more than 15-years' experience as a vocal educator in private and public schools, and in higher education. Currently, Heather is on the faculty of the Orange County School of the Arts, Classical Voice Conservatory where she has designed and taught classes for middle school and high school singers and teaches for the Patrick and Mary Dirk Vocal Scholarship Program. Heather continues to nurture her own passion for singing and performance and is the resident soprano at Tustin Presbyterian Church.
Shawna Rumbaugh
Office Receptionist
Shawna is passionate about the performing arts and has been involved in many productions with various theater companies around the Inland Empire. She is a mother to three girls, whom she is proud to homeschool.
Shawna is passionate about the performing arts and has been involved in many productions with various theater companies around the Inland Empire. She is a mother to three girls, whom she is proud to homeschool.
Mike Mulligan
Technical Director
Mike is THRILLED to join the expanding CAT family as Technical Director! Some past partnerships include designing for Julie Taymor, Tommy Tune, world famous theme parks, multiple CLO’s and regional theaters, commercials, and live events! Entertaining is one of his first loves and every so often, jumps back onstage with his amazing wife Kristin, and maybe someday, his two wonderful children Pepper and Ford!
Mike is THRILLED to join the expanding CAT family as Technical Director! Some past partnerships include designing for Julie Taymor, Tommy Tune, world famous theme parks, multiple CLO’s and regional theaters, commercials, and live events! Entertaining is one of his first loves and every so often, jumps back onstage with his amazing wife Kristin, and maybe someday, his two wonderful children Pepper and Ford!
Kristin Mulligan
Social Media Manager
With more than 20+ years in the professional entertainment industry as an actress and vocalist, Kristin is excited to be joining CAT using her other talents in the world of media and design! Kristin has extensive experience as a graphic designer in the theater world, having created album covers and websites for some of your favorite Broadway artists! Currently, Kristin is a media producer of educational content for the University of Massachusetts Global, where she not only gets to create educational videos, but is able to use her voiceover and on-camera talents as well.
With more than 20+ years in the professional entertainment industry as an actress and vocalist, Kristin is excited to be joining CAT using her other talents in the world of media and design! Kristin has extensive experience as a graphic designer in the theater world, having created album covers and websites for some of your favorite Broadway artists! Currently, Kristin is a media producer of educational content for the University of Massachusetts Global, where she not only gets to create educational videos, but is able to use her voiceover and on-camera talents as well.
Gioia Cali
Class Monitor
Gioia is a CAT alumni and is so excited to be back! She loves the feeling of community and family that CAT brings to musical theatre. She enjoys helping with the tech side of showcases, and is eager to start assisting with The Lion Club. During her time performing at CAT, she learned valuable skills from her teachers, and now she is thrilled to be able to work alongside them and learn even more. When she’s not at CAT, she’s usually working at her family’s restaurant, or being crafty!
Gioia is a CAT alumni and is so excited to be back! She loves the feeling of community and family that CAT brings to musical theatre. She enjoys helping with the tech side of showcases, and is eager to start assisting with The Lion Club. During her time performing at CAT, she learned valuable skills from her teachers, and now she is thrilled to be able to work alongside them and learn even more. When she’s not at CAT, she’s usually working at her family’s restaurant, or being crafty!
Our Class Instructors
Audrey Montague
Acting 1, Jr. Acting & Musical Theater 1
Audrey Montague grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she performed in theatres across the Puget Sound for six years before moving to Southern California to pursue acting full time. She graduated from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in May 2020 with a focus in acting for both the stage and screen. Since then, she has been fortunate to work on multiple short films, theatre over Zoom, and voiceover projects, but she’s excited to see theatre happening in person again! This is first semester teaching at CAT, and she is already looking forward to many more.
Audrey Montague grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she performed in theatres across the Puget Sound for six years before moving to Southern California to pursue acting full time. She graduated from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in May 2020 with a focus in acting for both the stage and screen. Since then, she has been fortunate to work on multiple short films, theatre over Zoom, and voiceover projects, but she’s excited to see theatre happening in person again! This is first semester teaching at CAT, and she is already looking forward to many more.
Bryan Richardson
Ambassadors Instructor
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Gioia Cali
Lion's Club Assistant Instructor
Gioia is a CAT alumni and is so excited to be back! She loves the feeling of community and family that CAT brings to musical theatre. She enjoys helping with the tech side of showcases, and is eager to start assisting with The Lion Club. During her time performing at CAT, she learned valuable skills from her teachers, and now she is thrilled to be able to work alongside them and learn even more. When she’s not at CAT, she’s usually working at her family’s restaurant, or being crafty!
Gioia is a CAT alumni and is so excited to be back! She loves the feeling of community and family that CAT brings to musical theatre. She enjoys helping with the tech side of showcases, and is eager to start assisting with The Lion Club. During her time performing at CAT, she learned valuable skills from her teachers, and now she is thrilled to be able to work alongside them and learn even more. When she’s not at CAT, she’s usually working at her family’s restaurant, or being crafty!
Helen Tait
Broadway Jazz, Musical Theater 1 & 3,
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Lori Hennebelle
Drill Team
Lori loves musical theatre and over the past 45 years she has directed and costumed shows for not only CAT, but Crossroads Church and School, Olive Branch School, Redlands Bowl, and Hope International University. She is thankful to each of these organizations for the opportunity and thankful to Jesus for the inspiration!
Lori loves musical theatre and over the past 45 years she has directed and costumed shows for not only CAT, but Crossroads Church and School, Olive Branch School, Redlands Bowl, and Hope International University. She is thankful to each of these organizations for the opportunity and thankful to Jesus for the inspiration!
Julie Ann Thomazin
Homeschool Full Day
Julie Ann has been teaching at CAT for 11 years and has enjoyed teaching a wide range of classes from acting to stage makeup. She has received training from RCC and CBU in the performing arts and communications. She has also performed all over the Inland Empire in a wide range of roles.
Julie Ann has been teaching at CAT for 11 years and has enjoyed teaching a wide range of classes from acting to stage makeup. She has received training from RCC and CBU in the performing arts and communications. She has also performed all over the Inland Empire in a wide range of roles.
Madisen Fragosa
Dance/Sing, Jr. Jazz, Jazz 1 & Musical Theater 1
Madisen Fragosa has been dancing since the age of 4. She trained at Jump Dance Performing Art Center for 8 years and was a competitive dancer winning several state and national titles. She is trained in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, voice and her favorite musical theater.
Madisen Fragosa has been dancing since the age of 4. She trained at Jump Dance Performing Art Center for 8 years and was a competitive dancer winning several state and national titles. She is trained in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, voice and her favorite musical theater.
Sallie Griffin
Play Production Class
Sallie Griffin is an alumni of Christian Arts and Theatre and knows, first hand, what an impact this theater can make on the lives of its students. She has been with CAT as one of their performing arts teachers for the last 6 years. She is passionate about arts education and finds so much joy working with the children of CAT. Sallie has been performing professionally through out Southern California for 16 years. Some of her favorite regional credits are Little Edie in Riverside Reparatory’s production of Grey Gardens and Rosemary Pilkington in Candlelight Pavilions How to Succeed In Business […]
Sallie Griffin is an alumni of Christian Arts and Theatre and knows, first hand, what an impact this theater can make on the lives of its students. She has been with CAT as one of their performing arts teachers for the last 6 years. She is passionate about arts education and finds so much joy working with the children of CAT. Sallie has been performing professionally through out Southern California for 16 years. Some of her favorite regional credits are Little Edie in Riverside Reparatory’s production of Grey Gardens and Rosemary Pilkington in Candlelight Pavilions How to Succeed In Business […]
Shawna Rumbaugh
Lion's Club Director
Shawna is passionate about performing arts and has been involved in many productions with various theater companies around the Inland Empire. She is a mother to three girls, whom she is proud to homeschool.
Shawna is passionate about performing arts and has been involved in many productions with various theater companies around the Inland Empire. She is a mother to three girls, whom she is proud to homeschool.
Our Private Lesson Instructors
Bryan Richardson
Private Vocal Instructor
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9
Courtney Ladd
Private Vocal Instructor
Courtney is an alumni of CAT who has been teaching vocal lessons for over 8 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California Baptist University, where she is now Director of Academic Operations in the School of Music. Courtney enjoys hiking and karaoke on her days off. Some of her favorite roles include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and Rusty (Footloose).
Courtney is an alumni of CAT who has been teaching vocal lessons for over 8 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California Baptist University, where she is now Director of Academic Operations in the School of Music. Courtney enjoys hiking and karaoke on her days off. Some of her favorite roles include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and Rusty (Footloose).
Elizabeth Salvati
Private Vocal Instructor
Elizabeth Salvati is a candidate for a Bachelor of Music Degree, with a focused study on choral and vocal techniques at California Baptist University. One of Mrs. Salvati’s greatest passions is to teach her students to love music, so her students may find the solace, beauty, and wonderful peace that the world of music offers. She would like nothing more than to help her students sing confidently, healthfully, and beautifully while creating a strong supportive artistic environment.
Elizabeth Salvati is a candidate for a Bachelor of Music Degree, with a focused study on choral and vocal techniques at California Baptist University. One of Mrs. Salvati’s greatest passions is to teach her students to love music, so her students may find the solace, beauty, and wonderful peace that the world of music offers. She would like nothing more than to help her students sing confidently, healthfully, and beautifully while creating a strong supportive artistic environment.
Gabrielle Richardson
Private Acting Instructor
Gabrielle Richardson is a professional actor, designer, teacher and director. She holds a degree in Theatre with a concentration in both performance and technical elements from California Baptist University and is currently an adjunct professor with the CBU Theatre department. Gabrielle served as the secretary for the Inland Theatre League for two years and has taught private acting lessons with CAT since 2016. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages about the magic of creating a character, and telling memorable stories. For fun she enjoys trips to the farmers market, playing with her nephews, cuddling with her two cats Milo and Izzy, and cooking with her wonderfully talented husband, Bryan. 1 Cor. 13:7."
Gabrielle Richardson is a professional actor, designer, teacher and director. She holds a degree in Theatre with a concentration in both performance and technical elements from California Baptist University and is currently an adjunct professor with the CBU Theatre department. Gabrielle served as the secretary for the Inland Theatre League for two years and has taught private acting lessons with CAT since 2016. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages about the magic of creating a character, and telling memorable stories. For fun she enjoys trips to the farmers market, playing with her nephews, cuddling with her two cats Milo and Izzy, and cooking with her wonderfully talented husband, Bryan. 1 Cor. 13:7."
Hannah Ruston
Private Vocal & Piano Instructor
Hannah Ruston is a Vocal Performance major at California Baptist University. She is classically trained in voice with musical theater as her emphasis. Although her primary instrument is voice, Hannah also has experience in teaching and playing piano, woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Ruston has performed in multiple musicals such as Addams Family, Grease, Hairspray, and has performed in Donizetti’s opera, L’elisir d’amore as “Gianetta”. She is also a session singer in LA and has recorded soundtracks for companies such as Disney’s Pixar. Hannah is excited to teach, guide, and share her musical experiences with her students, and looks forward to working with them.
Hannah Ruston is a Vocal Performance major at California Baptist University. She is classically trained in voice with musical theater as her emphasis. Although her primary instrument is voice, Hannah also has experience in teaching and playing piano, woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Ruston has performed in multiple musicals such as Addams Family, Grease, Hairspray, and has performed in Donizetti’s opera, L’elisir d’amore as “Gianetta”. She is also a session singer in LA and has recorded soundtracks for companies such as Disney’s Pixar. Hannah is excited to teach, guide, and share her musical experiences with her students, and looks forward to working with them.
Helen Tait
Private Dancer Instructor
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Helen Tait has been dancing for over 20 years and found her love for musical theatre at a young age. She is a 2017 graduate of the music program at the University of Redlands and has since performed professionally in numerous shows around Southern California. Helen is equally passionate about education and has been teaching dance and music for six years.
Rachel Solorio
Private Dancer Instructor
Rachel feels blessed to work with the kids and staff at CAT! She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts at Cal State Fullerton and then participated in a work study program through Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed in shows throughout Southern California, and danced at the Disneyland Resort in many parades, special events and Aladdin- A Musical Spectacular. She also performed in the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! Rachel has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently working towards combining her passions of the arts and mental health.
Rachel feels blessed to work with the kids and staff at CAT! She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts at Cal State Fullerton and then participated in a work study program through Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed in shows throughout Southern California, and danced at the Disneyland Resort in many parades, special events and Aladdin- A Musical Spectacular. She also performed in the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! Rachel has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently working towards combining her passions of the arts and mental health.
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