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Address: 20 S Stolp Ave, Aurora IL 60506
Phone: 630-896-6810
Email: school@paramountarts.com
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School Staff
School Administration Staff
Jessica M. Duplessis
Director of Education and Community Engagement
jessicad@paramountarts.comJessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.
Josely Hernandez
Assistant Education Manager
joselyh@paramountarts.comJosely is elated to be a part of Team Education here at the Paramount School of the Arts! Combining her two greatest loves- the Paramount and kids- she can’t wait to work alongside this amazing team of teachers and staff to continue bringing the arts to Aurora
Jenna Gagliano
Education & Engagement Manager
jennag@paramountarts.comJenna is very excited to be a part of the Paramount School of the Arts! She has been dancing since she was a little girl, and her passion continues to grow as she dances through adulthood. A graduate of Illinois State University, Jenna majored in theatre and has had the incredible opportunity to work with students of all ages in theatre, music, and dance. Having been with the Paramount for over a decade, Jenna brings passion and commitment to all things Paramount and PSA!
Teaching Artists
Teaching Artists
Alejandra Jaime
Alejandra Jaime (she/her) is a proud East Aurora High School alumni and is delighted to begin teaching voice lessons in her hometown. VIEW FULL BIO
Kristin Roy-Chowdhury
With over 20 years of experience in contemporary, lyrical, tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre dance and over 8 years of experience teaching…VIEW FULL BIO
Allan Morgan
Allan Morgan (he/him) is a comedian who has worked in radio, TV and movies, but always returns…VIEW FULL BIO
Ana Silva
Ana Silva (she/her) is an award-winning actress, writer, and comedian from Portland, Oregon. An ALTA Award winner for Outstanding Improviser in Chicago (2018), Ana was previously an understudy…VIEW FULL BIO
Andrew MacNaughton
Andrew MacNaughton (he/him) is an accomplished actor, singer, dancer, and teaching artist originally from Ontario, Canada. VIEW FULL BIO
Bailey O’Neil
Bailey (she/her), an Aurora native, has worked with the Paramount for the past five Broadway seasons as a Young Performer Supervisor, most recently on Sound of Music, Fun Home, and currently School of Rock! VIEW FULL BIO
Ben Weiss
Ben (he/they) is an actor, singer, and teaching artist on the autism spectrum, and is incredibly excited to be a private voice teacher for the Paramount School of the Arts. VIEW FULL BIO
Brade Bradshaw
Brade (he/him) is a Chicago based actor, director, and teaching artist. VIEW FULL BIO
Bridget Kearbey
Bridget (she/her) born and raised in Aurora, and proud Aurora University grad. Bridget is excited to work at PSA this fall! Bridget is typically found backstage…VIEW FULL BIO
Brittany Stock
Brittany (she/her) could not be more excited to return to Paramount School of the Arts! VIEW FULL BIO
CJ Richmond
With a versatile range in voiceover and acting, CJ (he/him) has brought to life a variety of characters across different media. VIEW FULL BIO
Cordaro Johnson
In addition to being a content creator with his own podcast, Daro’s Daring Thoughts, Cordaro (he/him) is also an actor, writer, author, director and acting coach. VIEW FULL BIO
Dyanna Daniels
Dyanna received her MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University in 2018. Dyanna previously owned DLD Dance Center for 13 years and continues to be on faculty as an Instructor and Company Director. VIEW FULL BIO
Grace Currie
Grace Currie is a music director, soprano, and marketer specializing in choral music, musical theatre, and storytelling. VIEW FULL BIO
Jenna Gagliano
Jenna (she/her) has been dancing since she was a little girl, and her passion continues to grow as she dances through adulthood. VIEW FULL BIO
Jenny Showalter-Miller
Jenny (she/her) is a dance educator and choreographer whose work has been performed in Sweden, France, and various locations nationwide. VIEW FULL BIO
Jessica Duplessis
Jessica (she/her) is excited to continue to train the dancers at Paramount School of the Arts. VIEW FULL BIO
Justin Kimball
Justin (he/him) is an actor, choreographer and sketch comedian in Chicago. VIEW FULL BIO
Kelly Lipsey
Kelly Lipsey is a 2014 graduate of Millikin University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Technical Theater Production and Design. VIEW FULL BIO
Leryn Turlington
Leryn (she/her) is a performing artist and voice teacher based in New York City. VIEW FULL BIO
Liam Norris
Liam (he/him) began his career at the Paramount Theatre as a shop hand working on the Broadway Series. VIEW FULL BIO
Liz Awotwi
Liz (she/they) has been dancing since the age of 10, training in a wide variety of styles, including jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary. VIEW FULL BIO
Lucie Kupres
Lucie Kupres (she/her) is an actor, director, and theatre educator from here in Aurora! She is overjoyed to be continuing her theatre journey here…VIEW FULL BIO
Meg McGarry
Meg (she/her/they) was raised in rural Wisconsin, and focused on music and theater early on. VIEW FULL BIO
Sarah Lozano
Sarah A. Lozano (she/her) is a Chicago Native who has recently joined the Aurora community. VIEW FULL BIO
ACCA Board & City of Aurora
AURORA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Aurora Civic Center Authority is the owner and operator of Paramount School of the Arts.
Chairman
Jonathan Hylton
Vice Chairman
Gina Moga
Treasurer
John Savage
Secretary
Mike Baum
Members
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Hon. R. Peter Grometer, Cynthia Latimer, Christine Goerlich Weber
Legal Counsel
Bruce Goldsmith
CITY OF AURORA
Paramount programming is partially funded by the City of Aurora.
MAYOR
Richard C. Irvin
ALDERMEN
1st Ward Kristina “Tina” Bohman
2nd Ward Juany Garza
3rd Ward Ted Mesiacos
4th Ward Bill Donnell
5th Ward Carl Franco
6th Ward Michael B. Saville
7th Ward Scheketa Hart-Burns
8th Ward Richard B. “Rick” Mervine
9th Ward Edward Bugg
10th Ward Judd Lofchie
At Large Robert J. O’Connor