Permanent Staff
Stevie Brouillet, owner and founding director of K.I.D.S., LLC (Kids in Dramatic Study) is the Vocal Music teacher at Centennial Lane Elementary School and has over 30 years experience in the Howard County Public School System. She has directed, staged and choreographed countless musical theatre productions ranging from pre-school to high school. She served as musical director for Wilde Lake High School’s, Grease, Pippin, and They’re Playing Our Song, and Howard High School’s, Oklahoma. From 1998 to 2005, Ms. Brouillet was the musical director for The Young Columbians, a professional touring ensemble under the auspices of Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) and Toby’s Dinner Theatre.
Since 1986, the K.I.D.S. after-school drama program has been housed at various Howard County elementary and middle schools. In 1998, Ms. Brouillet introduced the program to Centennial Lane Elementary School, and under the sponsorship of the CLES PTA, has consistently enrolled 90 to 120 third, fourth, and fifth graders since it’s inception. At CLES, K.I.D.S. has staged You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Wizard of OZ, Peter Pan, Free To Be You and Me, Grease, Dig It, The Music Man, Annie, Jr., Oklahoma, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Willy Wonka, Jr, and Honk! Jr.
Kurt Boehm (Director/Instructor), most recently served as choreographer for Footloose, High School Musical 2, and Urinetown for Teen K.I.D.S. Summer Conservatory. He also has taught at Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, Creative Artists Institute, and Creative Cauldron. Mr. Boehm is currently choreographing for The Keegan Theatre's production of Rent as well as Centennial High School's Kander and Ebb Review and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Last year he was the choreographer for Damn Yankees at Centennial H.S. Kurt has performed at the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, Adventure Theatre, Theatre of the The First Amendment and Toby's Dinner Theatre. His performances at Signature Theatre in Kiss of the Spider Woman and Les Miserables (award winner) were all recognized by the Helen Hayes Awards for 2009 Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical as well as Goodnight Moon (Adventure Theatre/Tribute Productions). Mr. Boehm graduated from The Catholic University of America, Bachelor's in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre.
Summer Camp Staff
Kathryn Carlsen (Director), graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a B.A. in Theatre and English Education. Ms. Carlson also holds a Master's Degree from Brooklyn College and NYU in Performing Arts Management and Shakespeare Performance. Kathryn is the Theatre Director at Centennial High School and is the Education Director of the Baltimore Improv Group as well as a performer in the group GUS. She has performed at Studio Theatre, UCB, Kay Theatre, and Creative Alliance. Ms. Carlson has directed Footloose, High School Musical 2, and Urinetown for K.I.D.S and Teen K.I.D.S.
Brant D. Challacombe (Music Director) is an educator, composer, arranger, band leader, and keyboard artist who is very excited to spend this summer working with K.I.D.S. and Teen K.I.D.S. Regional Favorites: Floyd Collins, Parade, and Jesus Christ Superstar. National Tours: Cabaret and Annie. International Credits: West Side Story, Grease! and Once on this Island (in Spanish). Nods and Awards: The Renna Hunter for A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (2001, Best Musical) and New Hampshire’s Guild Award for Hit the Road Jack! with Ray Charles (2005, Best Original Revue). Brant currently teaches upper school music at Glenelg Country School and is involved with both the Baltimore Cappies and Cappies International Theatre.
Kurt Boehm (Choreographer/Director) See bio. above. Kurt will be directing 101 Dalmations for Mini K.I.D.S., and choreographing Grease and Aida for K.I.D.S. and Teen K.I.D.S.
Nanette Schryer is returning as Activities Coordinator for Mini K.I.D.S.
Sammi Glass is returning as Senior Camp Counselor for all 3 camp sessions.
Steven Foote is returning as Senior Camp Counselor for K.I.D.S. and Teen K.I.D.S.
Chris Neely is returning as Junior Camp Counselor for Mini K.I.D.S.