Staff
Kate Meek
Founder & Director
Kate is originally from Kansas and has been a professional performer since the age of 6 when she had the privilege to share the stage with Bob McGrath from Sesame Street. She also fell in love with teaching kids through the performing arts as a summer camp director and knew she'd found her passion. She graduated from the prestigious Belmont University in Nashville, TN with dual degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education K-12. Four Corners Creative is a true community and family and it's a privilege to be the founder of such a wonderful organization.
Mallory King
Assistant Director
Mallory is a singer, dancer, actress, and educator located in NYC who wants to instill her love of the arts in her students. Mallory is passionate about the growth of this amazing company. She has a BFA in Music Theatre Performance with a minor in dance from Western Michigan University. Mallory has been teaching young students through various organizations since 2014 in theatre, dance, and music. Her performance credits include Lily St Regis in the Annie National Tour, and Serena in Legally Blonde on Norwegian Cruise Line. She has also worked regionally at Riverside Theatre, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Fulton Theatre, Farmers Alley Theatre, Wagon Wheel Theatre, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, Mercury Theatre Company and Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She’s also had a few fun TV/Film appearances like the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! For more information on Mallory you can visit www.malloryking.com and @malloryking_actress.
Meriel Day
Education Director
Meriel Day is an actor, voiceover artist and acting coach. Born and raised in London where she studied theatre, she now lives in NYC where she focuses on film/television and voiceover work. Her voiceover engagements include CeraVe skincare, Bloomberg Radio and NJIT. She also works as a makeup artist for TV pilots, commercials including Target and Lipstick Lobby, and the Red Carpet. Meriel loves teaching at FCC and remembers the confidence she gained from acting teachers and classes. She hopes she can give her students some of the joy she feels when performing. More of her work can be found on instagram - @merielday
Dixie Carroll
Administrative Assistant
Dixie Carroll has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and an Associate’s in Musical Theatre from KD Conservatory in Dallas, TX. She has performed in many regional theatre productions in Texas, New York, and New Jersey from Musical Theatre to Shakespeare to Children’s Tours! In addition to Theatre and Film, Dixie has performed as the featured soloist in several operas and oratorios. She has been teaching children in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Dance since 2014, and is overjoyed to have been teaching with FCC for over 3 years! For more information, see: www.dixiecarroll.com or follow @dixiecarroll on instagram!
Teachers
Beth DeMichele
Musical Theatre, Zumba, Voice, Music
Beth DeMichele (she/her) is delighted to be on the 4CC teaching staff! Beth is an AEA actor/singer/dancer and coach. She holds a BA in Theatre Performance & Speech from Wagner College, and has performed Off-Broadway, in national tours, and regional theatres. Beth has spent the last 6 years running kids birthday parties, and teaching gymnastics, sports, and dance to NYC kiddos ages 12 mos- 12 yrs. She is also the Associate voice teacher at the Kim Stern Vocal Studio, as well as the creator of the 10 Minutes-A-Day Club: an online accountability community for artists practicing progress, one day at a time. Beth believes that if we bring joy to learning, we can grow into our best and most loving selves! www.bethdemichele.com
Delanie Ayers
Musical Theatre
Delanie is originally from Oklahoma - just like the musical! She got her degree in acting from Oklahoma City University, Go Stars!! She recently moved to New York City and has grown up with theatre all of her life. In her free time she enjoys riding her two horses, playing with her dog, and playing the spoons - can't get more country than that! She is so excited to see what New York has in store and can't wait to see so many talented kiddos!
Aisling Halpin
Dance, Musical Theatre, Zumba, Voice
Aisling Halpin is an NYC based performer, teacher, and choreographer. She received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Most recently, you may have seen Aisling on an episode of HBO’s Succession. She has toured across the country with 4 national tours; the 1st National Tour of Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Peter and the Starcatcher, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She has also appeared regionally at the Gateway Playhouse , Stages St. Louis, The John W. Engeman Theatre, Syracuse Stage , Merry Go Round Playhouse , West Virginia Public Theatre, Tibbits Opera House, and Cortland Repertory Theatre. In NYC, Aisling danced in the Public Theatre’s gala, One Singular Sensation, at the Delecorte Theatre and performed in The Time Machine at the New York Musical Festival. While pursuing her performing career, teaching has been another huge part of her life. She has taught Broadway Masterclasses across the country as well as teaching regularly in the Tri-State area. She was nominated for a Michigan WILDE Award for her choreography for Guys and Dolls at the Tibbits Opera House. Other choreography credits include Crazy for You, Jesus Christ Superstar, Nymph Errant, A Chorus Line, and Lysistrata.
Natalia Nikitin
Dance, Zumba
Natalia Nikitin is a second year dance BFA student at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Originally from Maryland, she began her dance training at Ballet Theatre of Maryland at 10 years old. She joined the CityDance Conservatory in Rockville, MD in 2019 training in contemporary and ballet with artists like Caroline Rocher, Koresh Dance Company, Robert Priore, Alex Neoral, and Sarah J. Ewing. She has participated in summer programs with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, GALLIM Dance Company, and GagaLab in association with Batsheva Dance Company. Natalia also has found a passion in choreography, having created multiple group pieces and solos performed in Maryland and New York. Her work has been selected for the Maryland Next Generation Showcase. Natalia's dance teaching experience includes three years of assisting younger students at CityDance's summer intensives and being a counselor and dance instructor at Camp Triple Threat.
Whitney Winfield
Musical Theatre
Whitney Winfield is originally from Naples, Florida. She began performing in musicals at eight years old and sought any possible opportunity to be creative from that point on. She attended Interlochen Arts Academy, a boarding high school in Michigan, studying theatre. Afterwards, she moved to NYC to attend Pace University. She has performed in a national tour, off-broadway, in NY workshops, and in many regional theaters across the country. She has also led workshops with aspiring young performers. Whitney loves adventure, traveling, reading, and sharing a home with her dog Leroy, and her fiance, Jacob.
Zoë Schneider-Smith
Dance, Musical Theatre, Music, Zumba
Zoë has been working professionally in Musicals since the age of 16. After growing up in a small mountain town in California she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. She has been teaching children dance and musical theater since the age of 12 and finds the most rewarding experience is to watch kids be creative and have fun. She hopes to pass on passion and joy to any child who partakes in her classes!
Victoria Manoli
Dance, Musical Theatre, Zumba
Victoria (Tori) Manoli is a professional dancer and teacher in New York! She finds joy in choreography and being on a stage, focusing mainly on theater and jazz performance. Performing in New York and in San Francisco has afforded her many opportunities to be in several shows including Gypsy (most recently) and The Barber of Seville. In her free time, she loves reading, having a fire escape garden and spending time in any dance studio that she’s able to get into!
Lexie Plath
Dance, Musical Theatre, Zumba
Lexie Plath comes from a dancing family in Wisconsin and has a BFA in Music Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University. She has performed with the National Tours of Anything Goes (Virtue/us Erma), CATS (Bombalurina), The Prom (Swing/Dance Captain/ us Dee, Angie Mrs. Greene), and Bullets Over Broadway (Ensemble/us Ellen/Olive). She is passionate about sharing the arts with the next generation of performers and helping them find their inner artist!
Mallory Davis
Dance, Musical Theatre
Mallory Davis is a NYC-based dancer/singer/actress who is very happy to be joining the Four Corners Family! Originally from NJ, Mallory moved to NYC in 2013 and has been performing around the country ever since. She loves teaching and can’t wait to met all the newest little dancers! When she’s not dancing, Mallory can be seen chasing dogs in Central Park and baking cookies.
Sarah Mikulski
Musical Theatre, Voice
Sarah Ruth Mikulski (she/her) is an actor, singer, and educator and is thrilled to be joining Four Corners Creative! She fell in love with musical theatre at a young age taking dance class, watching Julie Andrews movies, and singing with her family in the car. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Western Michigan University and a Master of Music in Voice from Manhattan School of Music and has performed with musical theatre and opera companies around the country.
Aaron Kaplan
Acting, Musical Theatre, Zumba
Aaron Kaplan is an actor and teaching artist currently based in NYC, with roots in ATL and LA as well. He has appeared in multiple films and series, performed in numerous tours and off-broadway shows, and studied with a diverse selection of teachers all across the country in addition to teaching his own workshops in multiple states. At its core, Aaron’s work is all about affecting his audience. Whether he is tickling the funny bone of thousands or helping one person deal with something difficult in their lives, as long as Aaron has affected someone in a positive way, he has done his job. Art has always been a source for change, it can and will change the world. Visit TheAaronKaplan.com for more!
Cynthia Kauffman
Musical Theatre, Dance, Zumba
Cynthia is a NYC based performer and artist who grew up in Zionsville, IN. She graduated this past May from Indiana University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and moved to the city in August. Cynthia has always had a passion for the arts and hopes to continue to pass on the love she has for theatre and performance to all of the future artists here at four corners!
Adrianna Negron
Musical Theatre, Ballet, Zumba
Adriana Negron (she/her) is a NYC based dancer/singer/actor. She was born and raised in the lovely Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania where she developed her passion for performing. Adriana obtained her BFA from Montclair State University and is a proud member of AEA. She has toured the country and the world in Broadway Musicals. Most recently Adriana was the Fortune Teller on Disney's Aladdin National Tour. Aside from performing, she has been teaching children of all ages for over 8 years. She is very excited to be joining Four Corners Creative in hopes to inspire the next generation of performers.
Mary Fedrigo
Musical Theatre, Music, Voice
Mary Fedrigo is a musician and educator born and raised in Greenville, SC. She earned
her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Furman University and began her teaching career in northern France shortly after graduation. After spending several years as a high school choral educator, she moved to Chicago to pursue a Masters in Music Education at Northwestern. After graduation, she taught middle and high school choir in Chicago for four years. She and her husband moved to New York in July 2023 and she currently works as a freelance pianist and teacher.
Maurice Dawkins
Musical Theatre, Ballet, Hip Hop
Maurice Dawkins is a musical theatre and contemporary ballet performer, as well as an instructor of ballet, jazz, contemporary/modern, hip-hop, and tap. Some of his credits include the Broadway National Tours of The Prom (Ensemble) and CATS (Coricopat; u/s Mr. Mistoffelees), West Side Story (Baby John) at The Lyric Opera of Chicago, A Chorus Line (Mike) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Legally Blonde (Carlos; Ensemble) at KC Starlight, numerous productions of Newsies, and many more! He is an alum of LaGuardia High School for the Arts and Sarah Lawrence College, and he grew up training at various performing arts institutions in NYC such as Broadway Dance Center, STEPS, Manhattan Youth Ballet, and Rosie’s Theatre Kids. Maurice encourages students to be diligent, persistent, and patient with themselves, especially when faced with challenging choreography. And most of all, Maurice wishes for students to find fulfillment through the arts, and strive towards their own artistic and personal growth!
Payton Reilly
Musical Theatre, Dance
Payton is an actress who has toured the country performing Broadway musicals. She is also has been a nanny for many families around NYC and has a passion for childcare. Some of her favorite things include dogs, nature, candy, and art!
Rachel Kay
Musical Theatre, Ballet
Rachel Kay is a queer artist originally from Manhattan Beach, where they grew up dancing in their mom's dance studio, Fifth Row Center. They were lucky enough to train in many styles, including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Contemporary, House, African, Bollywood, and Irish. Rachel began teaching Hip Hop and Musical Theatre dance at the age of 13, and fell in love with it right away. Performance credits include the Escape To Margaritaville National Tour and the West Side Story International Tour, as well as NAMT, The Glimmerglass Festival, Musical Theatre West, 5 Star Theatricals, Summer Repertory Theatre, and Palace of Versailles. www.rachelkayswebsite.com // @raykayyy
Quentin Fettig
Musical Theatre, Voice, Music
Quentin Fettig grew up on a dairy farm in Michigan and is now an NYC-based singer, actor, and educator. He has a Master's Degree in Musical Theatre Performance and an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy, both from New York University. Previous performing credits include everything from regional musical theatre productions, to preschool tours, to fully staged operas! Quentin is excited to share his love and passion for the arts with NYC's future stars. To get to know him better check out his website: quentinfettig.com and follow him on Instagram: @quentinfettig
Nicole Weitzman
Musical Theatre, Music
Nicole Weitzman is thrilled to join the Four Corners Creative Team! Nicole is an NYC based performer, and received a BFA in Music Theatre from The University at Buffalo. Nicole has performed Off Broadway (Woman of The Year, 2023 Revival), as well as regionally at Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, John W. Engeman Theater, Argyle Theatre, and more! In her free time, Nicole can be found rooting for the Buffalo Bills, hanging out with friends and family, and searching for the perfect slice of pizza!
Courtney Echols
Musical Theatre, Dance, Ballet
Courtney Echols (she/her) is a New York City based actor, singer, dancer, and educator. She is originally from Scottsdale, Arizona and a proud graduate of Penn State's B.F.A. Musical Theatre program and member of AEA. She absolutely loves performing and sharing her passion for theatre with the next generation of performers. She has been an educator in NYC for 7 years in addition to performing in touring productions and theatres across the globe. She is so excited to be joining Four Corners Creative and continue to share the joy of theatre!
Maya Kate Frueh
Musical Theatre, Music, Martial Arts
Maya Kate Frueh “Free” is an Actor, Musician, and Martial Artist from Boulder County, Colorado. She has a certificate in Music from Cardiff University, and graduated from AMDA’s Studio Conservatory in 2021 with a certificate in Acting. She has a 3rd Degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwondo, and was a Martial Arts instructor from 2013 to 2019. Since then, she has worked with children and teens of all ages at various Summer Camp and Church programs. Her Acting Credits include various work with Quest Players, most recently Beth in Little Women, and performances at Lincoln Center (Parade, dir. Jason Robert Brown)and Carnegie Hall (HPS 2018) mayakatefrueh.com
Jalen Michael Jones
Musical Theatre, Dance
Jalen, originally from New Orleans, LA, though grew up in Atlanta, GA had the privilege of training at many institutions throughout his career. He received his bachelor's in fine arts-Dance Performance from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, TX. Jalen has had the opportunity to perform at many regional theatres around the US in productions including: The Prom(Pioneer Theatre); Kinky Boots(Fulton Theatre & Maine State), A Chorus Line(Cincinnati Playhouse); and Tarzan(The Atlanta Lyric Theatre). When he’s not performing, Jalen enjoys spending quality time with friends & family, photography, and listening to his favorite Broadway cast albums.
Kira Williams
Musical Theatre, Dance
Kira is so excited to be a member of the 4 Corners Creative team! She recently graduated college and received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College! Besides being a NYC based performer, she has experience in Theatre Education in young children dating back to her high school years! Kira currently also works for Broadway Workshop through assisting Broadway’s biggest stars for kids of all ages and backgrounds. With her combined love for the arts and children, she cannot wait to guide the young performers of tomorrow in their journey through dance, theater, and music! KiraWilliamsOfficial.com
Kaitie Buckert
Dance, Musical Theatre
Kaitie is thrilled to be joining the team at Four Corners Creative! Originally from Rochester, NY, she received her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance from Nazareth University. Some of her favorite performance credits include the Annie National Tour, A Chorus Line (The Rev Theatre Co.), The Bodyguard (Theatre By the Sea), and Hair (The Forestburgh Playhouse). Kaitie began assisting with classes at her home studio in sixth grade, and went on to choreograph and teach for several summers for Rochester’s S.T.A.R. Camp (Summer Theatre Arts Repertory). As the daughter of a public school teacher, she strongly believes in the positive impact of teachers in the lives of students, and is incredibly humbled and proud to be a small part of Four Corners mission in fostering arts education.
Emma Wilcox
Dance, Music, Musical Theatre
Emma Wilcox is so excited to join the Four Corners Creative team! She is a born and raised New Jerseyan, and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. Most recently she was seen in North Shore Music Theatre's Elvis: A Musical Revolution and Berkshire Theatre Group's Million Dollar Quartet, after spending 8 months on the road with the National Tour of Legally Blonde. She has a passion for singing, acting, and dancing, and looks forward to nurturing young artists' passion for their craft with Four Corners Creative!
Katie Newton
Dance, Musical Theatre
Katie is so excited to join the Four Corners Creative team! As a Mississippi native, Katie pursued her passion for the arts by studying Commercial Voice at Belmont University and Musical Theatre at the University of Mobile. She broadened her horizons through international experiences at the Performing Arts Institute in Germany and the esteemed Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Alongside her dedication to performance, Katie's genuine affinity for children fuels her enthusiasm to impart the wonders of artistic expression to young learners.