S. Todd Christopher, music director for PAI’s production of “Cabaret,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “The Threepenny Opera” and "Oliver!" received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in music education and a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in vocal performance. While at NAU, Todd served as a graduate assistant, where he conducted the men’s chorale and opera orchestra. Currently, he holds the position of vocal music director of Wapakoneta High School (Ohio).

Janet Venn Jackson, choreographer, is owner and artistic director of the C.D.W. Performing Arts Center (Ontario, Canada). Now in its 25th year, the school enrolls over 400 students a year, many of whom pursue a career in the performing arts. In constant demand as an adjudicator and guest clinician for major dance festivals, Jackson is one of only four certified A.D.A.P.T. dance examiners in Canada. She brings her vast experience as a choreographer for professional theaters and television commercials to PAI, where she has choreographed “Les Miserables,” “Cabaret,” “West Side Story,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “The Threepenny Opera” and "Oliver!"

William Roudebush, director of PAI’s musical theater program, has directed well over 250 productions at such theaters as Actors Theater of Louisville, Cleveland Play House, The Hanna Theater, Syracuse Stage Company, Walnut Street Theater, Mint Theater Company, Ensemble Studio Theater and the John Houseman Theater in New York City. He is nationally known as an educator, having taught at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, Temple University, Virginia Commonwealth University and The University of the Arts. In 1995, he developed an innovative curriculum for the Walnut Street Theater School, for which he earned an award from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts honoring the unique outreach program. Author of “Acting by Mistake,” Roudebush brings 35 years of teaching and directing experience to PAI where he collaborates with his students and professional staff.