The Children's Theatre of Mason, Inc.

Aladdin Jr.

Cinderella Production Team

Jennifer Goforth - Director and Choreographer
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Ohio University with an emphasis in Choral Conducting. While at OU, she studied acting with Robert Winters and voice with Dr. Patricia Pease. She is a well established performer in the area, having been seen on the stages of Dayton Playhouse, Town Hall Theatre, Middletown Lyric Theatre, and The Rising Phoenix Theatre Co. Jennifer has been performing for over 15 years and favorite past stage credits include Jekyll and Hyde, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Babes in Toyland and Songs For a New World for which she was awarded a 2006 Daytony for Excellence in Acting. As a vocalist, Jennifer has performed in such locations as San Antonio, TX, Chicago, IL, and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. She has also worked with internationally known conductor Weston Noble, and been coached by Eastman School of Music's distinguished professor of voice, Benton Hess. As a director, Jennifer has produced shows with Middletown High School, First United Methodist Church (Middletown), and recently served as Vocal Director for Town Hall Theatre's production of Bridge to Terabithia (Centerville). Jennifer directed CTM's productions of Seussical, Peter Pan and Aladdin, Jr. is absolutely thrilled to be working with CTM again on Cindrellla!

Dirk Doebereiner – Music Director
Dirk has been directing children's choirs for more than seven years with groups ranging in size from small ensembles to choirs with more than 100 singers. He sings professionally with IO Productions, The Dickens Carolers and the Mistletones and has performed at Kings Island Winterfest. He is also no stranger to the stage having appeared in the Miami University production of Pirates of Penzance and earlier musical productions of The Sound of Music, South Pacific and Guys & Dolls. Dirk also works behind the camera where he directs and produces two in-school TV news programs at Kings Mills and Columbia Elementary Schools. Dirk was the Music Director for CTM's productions of Twelve Dancing Princesses, Seussical, Peter Pan and Aladdin, Jr. Providing an encouraging environment for children to work and achieve their best performances while still having fun is a driving force for Dirk and he is excited to again work with CTM on Cinderella.

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