Lauren Anderson has been performing her whole life. Growing up, her parents encouraged many musical opportunities through school and church. She was elected Choir President and received a Varsity Letter in her high school choir and continued her vocal training through music scholarships at Chandler Gilbert Community College and Grand Canyon University. There she performed in multiple choirs, participated in many mainstage productions and graduated with a degree in Vocal Performance in 2012. After graduating, Lauren performed professionally around the valley with several bands and in different musical theatre productions.

Lauren also worked as the theatre director at Christ the King charter school for 3 years, and volunteered as a Worship Leader in her church. She continues singing and praising God as a worship leader on Sundays and has been working with Elizabeth Sobczyk in producing the Musical Theater Summer Camp for the past 11 years.

Outside of the performing arts, she has worked as a professional makeup artist, dog trainer, and business owner, and she enjoys knitting to her heart's content! She just celebrated over a decade of marriage with her husband, Andy, and is a mother to two beautiful girls that she loves homeschooling.

Jane Adams vision for a Catholic Arts and Culture Center lead her to the St.A.A.G.E. Ministry at St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish where she met Mary Ryan and Mike Zazick prior to it forming as FiAt Productions.

She has enjoyed working with artists of all ages in the visual and performing arts and hopes that the great treasures of the Catholic Church will be tapped into more readily in creative ways to build God’s Kingdom of Life and Love. She says it’s time to “take off the bushel basket” and expose artists to the workmanship of the Holy Trinity, and through them, bring the Light of Christ to all the world. She hopes that artists will have a greater role in forming the faith in our communities and that the Trinity would be the substance that nourishes their work and the world they influence. 

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Michele Cyr has over 30 years of teaching experience, working with students from kindergarten through high school.She holds a Master of Education degree and is passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.

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As a Catholic educator, she views art as a reflection of the beauty of God’s creation and a powerful way for students to grow in wonder and gratitude. She strives to create a classroom rooted in faith, encouragement, and excellence, where each student is reminded that their gifts are God-given and meant to be shared. 

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Michele is also a devoted wife and the proud mother of three amazing children, who inspire her daily. 💗  

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Hannah Golonka-Flores is an Arizona artist whose creativity is as vibrant and diverse as the desert landscapes that inspire her. While her work often reflects the beauty of the Wild West, she is known for embracing a wide range of subjects, styles, and artistic mediums.

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In addition to her artwork, Hannah runs an online shop where you can find greeting cards, stickers, T-shirts, and other thoughtfully designed creations. She loves connecting with others through her small business and creating products that inspire creativity, joy, and faith.

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When the Arizona weather begins to cool, you can often find Hannah at local markets and artisan events throughout the Valley. During the holiday season, she enjoys participating in Catholic Christmas markets at parishes across the Valley, where she loves meeting fellow artists, parishioners, and supporters in person.

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Whether she's painting, illustrating, designing, or teaching, Hannah believes art should be joyful, meaningful, and full of personality. She isn't afraid to use bold color or explore new ideas, and her hope is to inspire others through creativity while glorifying God with the gifts He has graciously given her.

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Website:  https://hannahgolonka.com/

Laurianne has been dancing since she was 5 years old, and has been teaching and doing choreography for almost as long! She competed and performed up to collegiate levels, and after raising her family in California and moving back to Arizona, Laurianne was blessed to offer Christ-centered small class and one on one dance instruction for ages 3 to Adult in Gilbert. Along with teaching for the Nutcracker Ballet Workshops and Dance Camps, Laurianne LOVED choreographing for and performing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Spring of 2025, all through FiAt Productions, as well as choreographing for and dancing in Seussical The Musical and Seussical Jr., and she is excited to be teaching Dance Classes and offering Private Lessons through and within this wonderful community. Laurianne is so grateful to God for the gifts of beauty and joy through the art of Dance, and for the opportunity to share those gifts with others, and she is so thankful for the love and support of her husband and their four, young adult children. 

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Born and raised in Tempe, Riley has danced competitively from a young age through her time in college at ASU. Some of her fondest dance memories include annual performances of the nutcracker (particularly the face-paced, acrobatic Russian number) and salsa dancing classes with her supportive husband. Riley currently stays at home raising her 4 little ones with whom she shares her joy of dance with in the form of rigorous kitchen dance parties.

Renee Bielejeski is a wife and mother of three beautiful children. A lover of all things music and creativity, her parents put her into dance at a young age. She was a competitive dancer from age 5  through high school, where she then moved to Minnesota to be a Catholic Missionary and later attended a Catholic University in Minnesota. In college, Renee danced recreationally and continued to keep her love of the arts alive. She graduated with a degree in Catholic Studies, married the love of her life, and have had the blessing to have three children together this side of Heaven. Renee loves musicals, taking adult dance classes with Riley LeBeau (co- choreographer for the workshop ), and most of all Jesus. 

Audrey Ryan is a local drama teacher, director, and comedian. Currently, she runs the drama program at St. Mary-Basha Catholic School. Audrey moonlights as a regular performer in Holy Smoke Catholic Improv & Sketch Comedy Troupe as well as Magnify Catholic Entertainment. Previously, Audrey was the Founding Director of Productions at Chandler Youth Theatre and a performer at ImprovMania.

Before CYT, Audrey had graduated summa cum laude in 2019 with a BA in Theater and a certificate in secondary ed from ASU and regularly performed on their Mainstage. Additionally, she obtained her license as an ASU Gammage Teaching Artist trained in the Kennedy Center Arts Integration method.

Above all career endeavors, Audrey enjoys being wife to Owen Ryan (member of Stilicho, the local Irish Folk Band) and a mother to three little girls.

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Christine Pueyo has been teaching in various capacities for over 25 years, beginning with preschool. She has a degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in elementary education and a minor in music from San Jose State University. She also has an early childhood education certificate and is a certified catechist for the Diocese of Phoenix.

Christine has been singing in choirs since she was a child and, in addition to being a cantor at her church, has enjoyed encouraging young singers through vocal coaching in three musical theatre productions that she has had the pleasure of directing. She has 6 adult children and a wonderful husband of 35 years who has been her faithful support. Christine looks forward to sharing her love for music with your children and giving glory to God through the gifts He has given!

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John's journey with beatboxing began during his junior year of high school. He was part of an a cappella jazz group, and his passion for beatboxing ignited when he attended an a cappella competition between Stanford and Cal Berkeley. Hearing those incredible sounds took him back to his childhood, where he would mimic noises while playing with superhero characters. Realizing that he could replicate those sounds was a game-changer for him.

At the same time, he developed a love for underground hip-hop, often listening to beats and trying to imitate them. Beatboxing, much like singing or learning any instrument, requires dedication and practice to master.

Throughout his life, he carried beatboxing with him around the world. As a Catholic missionary, he served youth and the poor in various places, and beatboxing became an instant icebreaker, helping him connect with people from all walks of life.

In his classes, his hope is for attendees to learn the basics of beatboxing, build the courage to perform on stage with a microphone, and incorporate our faith and the unique gifts God has given us. Let's make some noise and celebrate our talents together!​​