CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS, INC.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

OUR MISSION Central Florida Community Arts exists to build and serve community through the arts. Members of our Choir, Orchestra and Children & Youth Arts programs all have the opportunity to perform in seasonal productions. We also offer music lessons, workshops and classes at our School of Performing Arts, and thereby equip local artists to do what they do, even better! After years of music-making, the founders of Central Florida Community Arts, Joshua Vickery and Jonathan Cole, came to the realization that Central Florida does not offer many cultural platforms for ALL musicians to use their talents. Therefore, in September of 2010, they decided to begin the journey of creating an incredible community arts program. They began reaching out to influential people in the Central Florida area and every one of them responded with overwhelming support – thus, Central Florida Community Arts was born. Since then, many people have been working hard to make this dream become a reality. The organization was molded into a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity and a Board of Directors and a team of staff members were both developed. Central Florida Community Arts Joshua founded CFCArts to enrich our community’s quality of life by making the arts accessible and affordable for all. Sr. Director of Creative Development & Production Having been involved in the Arts since childhood, Sean relocated to Orlando in 2006 from Boston, Massachusetts. Sean spent the last eleven years working for the Walt Disney Company in many different roles including Entertainment Manager in the parks and aboard the Disney Cruise Line ships. In 2012, Sean became a part of Central Florida Community Arts as a Production Stage Manager for many productions over the years. Currently responsible for managing the Production Teams for the organization, Sean is thrilled to call Central Florida Home. Erin is a professional singer, actress, and chorister. Originally from Florida, she has performed in Chicago, New York, and abroad. She holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, as well as a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a dance minor from the University of Central Florida. As a private voice and piano teacher, Miss Stillson has worked for Central Florida Community Arts and the School of Arts at the Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. She currently performs at Capone’s Dinner Show and is a professional chorister with St. James Catholic Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe, and the Diocese of Orlando. Russell Stephens Russell Stephens, originally from Huntsville, Alabama, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre at the University of Alabama before permanently relocating to Orlando in 2014. In addition to his credits as a performer, he has organized fundraisers benefitting Beat Auburn/Beat Hunger food drive and disaster relief in Haiti, and volunteered with arts organizations in Alabama and Florida since 2000. He takes great pride in his passion for bringing people together, and strives always to enrich the lives of those around him through any means possible. Rob has been a member of the professional artist community of Central Florida for over 10 years, during which time he has performed, created, and directed intimate atmosphere shows for local theme parks, as well as spectacle stage productions for large audiences. Rob is currently a performer and creative consultant for Odd-O-Ts’ Entertainment, and a Featured Actor and Singer for Walt Disney World. With a degree in Music Education, Kaileigh Anne has had diverse experiences working with musicians, performers, and students of all ages. She has over 16 years experience in vocal performance, in addition to credits in directing, pit conducting, and stage-managing. Her past experiences include teaching music and theater courses to young performers, in addition to teaching workshops regarding the techniques of Creative Drama to peers at the collegiate level. Additionally, she works for the Walt Disney Company in a variety of different capacities. Scott’s formal training comes from Kirkwood College and Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Ia. with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Education but it’s the school of life through performing, directing, teaching and business management that he feels is what has given him the ability to coach students and achieve their personal goals. Scott has also been a Music Minister to Adults, Children and Youth for the past 20 years directing Choirs, developing arts programs for children, youth rock bands for middle and high school students and choirs. Currently, Scott works as a voice and piano teacher for CFCArts School of Performing Arts as well as directs children’s outreach choirs, special music projects, rehearsal director for the CFCArts Community Choir and is a member of Legacy. Rebekah has been dabbling in the arts since second grade when she starred in Ponderosa Elementary’s rendition of The Little Red Hen. She became heavily involved in chorus opportunities throughout her schooling including and was able to participate in Florida’s All-State Chorus multiple times. In college, she studied language arts and received a Master’s Degree in Education. She is excited to have joined the team at CFCArts and looks forward to putting her personal experiences in the arts and education to use helping others. Dean currently serves as a Wealth Advisor for BB&T. He serves on several local Boards including the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. He is an active member of Grace Fellowship Church and has sung with the Central Florida Community Arts Choir for three seasons. Jim Bowden is the Director of Employee Relations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Jim began his career at Walt Disney World Resort in 1988. He has held a variety of leadership roles in hotels, park operations and human resources. Jim’s community involvement includes a grants program panelist for United Arts (2013-2015) and recently served as a board member for Center for Independent Living. He holds a B.A. in business management.