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
Acting 3 & Musical Theater 3
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
Daniela Means
Voice, Homeschool Voice & Lion's Club Vocal Director
Daniela Means resides in Riverside, CA and has been teaching voice at CAT since Fall 2021. She is a Master’s degree candidate in Vocal Performance at California Baptist University. Her singing technique is based on a mainly classical operatic approach, but she is experienced in other styles such as pop, jazz, and musical theater. She believes strongly that vocal instruction can increase confidence on and off the stage. She loves cooking and baking in her spare time.
Daniela Means resides in Riverside, CA and has been teaching voice at CAT since Fall 2021. She is a Master’s degree candidate in Vocal Performance at California Baptist University. Her singing technique is based on a mainly classical operatic approach, but she is experienced in other styles such as pop, jazz, and musical theater. She believes strongly that vocal instruction can increase confidence on and off the stage. She loves cooking and baking in her spare time.
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
Boradway Jazz, Jr. Musical Theater & Homeschool Dance
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!
Madisen Fragosa
Jazz/Ballet
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 […]
Julie Ann Thomazin
Play Production & 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.
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
Daniela Means
Private Vocal Instructor
Daniela Means resides in Riverside, CA and has been teaching voice at CAT since Fall 2021. She is a Master’s degree candidate in Vocal Performance at California Baptist University. Her singing technique is based on a mainly classical operatic approach, but she is experienced in other styles such as pop, jazz, and musical theater. She believes strongly that vocal instruction can increase confidence on and off the stage. She loves cooking and baking in her spare time.
Daniela Means resides in Riverside, CA and has been teaching voice at CAT since Fall 2021. She is a Master’s degree candidate in Vocal Performance at California Baptist University. Her singing technique is based on a mainly classical operatic approach, but she is experienced in other styles such as pop, jazz, and musical theater. She believes strongly that vocal instruction can increase confidence on and off the stage. She loves cooking and baking in her spare time.
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."
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).
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.
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