Instructors
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Dylan Bailey is a Raleigh-based theater artist and arts educator. He holds a BFA in theater for youth from East Carolina University. He’s acted with Seed Art Share, Burning Coal Theatre, Pittsboro Youth Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Summer Storybook Theatre. As a teaching artist, he has worked with SAY, NCT, Raleigh Little Theatre, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, TAP, The ArtsCenter, Seed Art Share, Burning Coal Theatre, and Starbright Little Players. In 2020 he was recognized as an “Outstanding Arts Educator” by Chatham Life & Style in their publication’s Best of the Year event. He currently serves as a Women’s Theatre Festival team member, is a member of Pure Life Theatre’s core leadership, and a member of Seed Art Share’s executive board. In his free time, he writes plays for young audiences!
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Stephanie Benner earned a BA in musical theater from American University, and after beginning her acting career in Washington, DC, went on to pursue a M.Ed. in elementary education from the University of Georgia. After many years in the classroom, Stephanie was excited to pair her two passions when she joined the CYT family in 2016. She currently teaches third grade in Wake County, and serves as the Backstage Pass director for CYT. Stephanie lives in Garner with her husband and two sons.
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Jordan Biggers is a passionate theater educator and performer. She earned two BFAs from East Carolina University in theater for youth and theater education. She specializes in acting for young audiences and has been in several ECU Storybook Theater touring productions with favorite roles including the White Queen in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Fiona in The Giver. Jordan is also a licensed K-12 theater educator who currently teaches with Carolina Youth Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, Seed Art Share, and Theatre Academy Productions. She is extremely grateful for the opportunity to inspire young artists and give back to the theater community that sparked her love for the stage.
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Lexi Yauch is a rising senior at Western Carolina University. She is pursuing a BFA in musical theater, with minors in dance and psychology. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to continue her studies in the theater arts. She also enjoys teaching, traveling, and playing with her cat Tuck. Lexi has been working with CYT since her freshman year of high school – she performed in seven shows, then returned as a summer intern and a teacher's assistant for fall classes. She is thrilled to be teaching camp this summer and have the opportunity to work with the next generation of thespians.
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