Instructors
Lisa Starczewski, Creative Director and lead instructor at Facetime Performing Arts Studio, has been involved with music and theatre her entire life. She brings enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom and believes that everyone can benefit from involvement in performing arts.
EXPERIENCE:
DIRECTOR – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2005-Present)
CO-ORGANIZER AND PERFORMER – PAHS Choir Benefit Concert (2005 – Present)
CHILDREN’S MUSICAL DIRECTOR – River Crossing Community Church & Church of the Saviour – directed many productions, including a holiday production at the Colonial Theatre
ACTRESS – involved in multiple productions in community theatre
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR of LAW – Villanova University School of Law (1995-2001)
HOMESCHOOLER – 10 years of homeschooling experience (1994-2004); Wrote Curriculum and Taught several classes
PIANO & VOCAL INSTRUCTOR
WORSHIP LEADER – River Crossing Community Church; led group of adults and children
ACADEMIC TUTOR – Northampton Secondary Schools (1982-1985)
Married 23 Years, MOTHER of 5 children:
- Jessica (Phoenixville graduate; attending West Chester University)
- Emily (Phoenixville graduate; attending Philadelphia University)
- Ryan (10th grade)
- Austin (8th grade)
- Joshua (2nd grade
EDUCATION:
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, SMITH COLLEGE
J.D., Summa Cum Laude, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Kate Nice, lead instructor at Facetime Performing Arts in Harleysville, has been a high school music teacher for over 10 years. She has been acting and singing since she was a child, and has dedicated her life to education.
EXPERIENCE:
CHOIR DIRECTOR – Phoenixville Area High School (1999 – 2010)
DIRECTOR – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2005-Present)
ORGANIZER AND PERFORMER – PAHS Choir Benefit Concert (2005 – Present)
ACTRESS – involved in multiple productions in community theatre
VOCAL INSTRUCTOR
Married 8 Years, MOTHER of 2 children:
- Josephine (4 years old)
- George (6 months old)
EDUCATION:
B.A., BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY (student leader in the Concert Chorale, the Chapel Choir, the Bucknell Opera Company, and the all-female a cappella group, the Silhouettes)
M.A., IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY (Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership)
Jessica Starczewski, an instructor at Facetime Performing Arts Studio, has been singing and acting since she was 3! She is an incredible vocalist and is currently finishing up her education degree. She brings youthful energy and a wealth of ideas to the classroom and Facetime students just love working with her!
EXPERIENCE:
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2010)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2009)
STAGE MANAGER – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2008)
MUSICAL LEAD – Spring Musical at Phoenixville Area High School (2005 (Adelaide in Guys & Dolls) & 2006 (Belle in Beauty & the Beast))
PERFORMER – PAHS Choir Benefit Concert (2005 – Present)
TEACHER – Piano & Vocal Lessons (2008 – Present)
ATTENDED SEVERAL THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
EDUCATION:
B.A., Anticipated in 2011 – Majoring in English Literature & Secondary Education, WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Craig Tavani, one of the instructors at Facetime Performing Arts Studio, has had theatre as an integral part of his life since childhood. His creative, energetic approach to teaching delights his students, whether children, teens or adults. Right relationship in community is his passion, and Craig considers theatre to be an ideal vehicle for putting that passion into practice.
EXPERIENCE:
DIRECTOR – Fall Play at Phoenixville Area High School (2003-present)
THEATRE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR – International locations
ACTOR – Productions in Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – Theology Department of Immaculata University (2004 – present)
TEACHER – Theatre classes for local area homeschool cooperatives
SPECIAL EDUCATION – Teacher for City of Philadelphia Schools (2000-2002) and Mobile Therapist in Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area (2002-2004)
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER OFFICER – 11 years active duty, 8 years inactive reserve; achieved rank of Major
Married 23 years, Father of 3 children:
- Vincent (Phoenixville graduate; attending St. Johns College, Annapolis, MD)
- Marcus (10th grade)
- Sonia (9th grade)
EDUCATION:
B.S., Special Education – Learning Disabilities, EVANGEL UNIVERSITY
M.A., Theological Studies, ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Basic and Advanced Engineer Officer’s Course, U.S. ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL, FT. BELVOIR, VA.