Brooklyn Chalfant, Director of Theatre Arts
Brooklyn Chalfant is a graduate of Lipscomb University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Education. A fifth-generation resident of Floyd County, she grew up exploring the outdoors with her siblings, reading every book she could find, and producing one-woman shows in her kitchen. Before landing at Floyd Central, Brooklyn interned for The Broadway League in New York City and taught AP English Literature and Language at Christian Academy of Indiana. Aside from theatre, her interests include sewing sustainable fashion, roller skating, and trying not to misplace her phone. This will be her second year at Floyd Central, following a an interim position during the pandemic. Brooklyn is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Floyd Central Theatre Arts family, and looks forward to continuing the tradition of leading an exceptional program with a strong legacy in southern Indiana.
Jared Willis, Technical Director
Jared Willis is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast, where he received his Bachelors in Secondary Education. Jared is an alumnus of Floyd Central Theatre Arts and is very proud to return home to this program serving as our Technical Director of Theatre Arts. Mr. Willis loves working alongside the students and staff every day. He is looking forward to the season and the many exciting things to come. He would like to thank his wife, Stephanie, for her daily love and support.
Angela Hampton, Musical Director
Having spent over two decades as Floyd Central's Director of Choral Music and Handbells, Angela Hampton directs four choirs and two handbell ensembles and teaches A.P. Music Theory. In addition, she is the music director for Floyd Central’s Theatre Department and serves as Department Chair for the Performing Arts Department. Angela holds degrees from the University of Louisville in Music Education and Choral Conducting. She is an active member of ACDA, NAfME, and Handbell Musicians of America. She currently serves on the ISSMA State Board representing Zone 8 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Division of the American Choral Directors Association as the R&S Chair for High School Music. Angela has been published in ACDA newsletters at the state (Indiana and Kentucky) and division (North Central and Northwest) levels as well as ACDA’s E-newsletter, ChorTeach. She has served as a clinician for ICDA, IMEA, AGEHR, the Louisville Suzuki Piano Institute and the Greater Louisville Music Teachers Association, and was a staff member for the Kentucky Ambassadors of Music in 2004, 2006 and 2008. She is active in her community as a church musician and as a free-lance pianist/accompanist.
Megan Bliss, Choreographer
Megan Bliss has choreographed and performed at several professional, community, and educational theaters locally and across the country. In 2005, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wright State University. She then moved to Orlando, Florida to perform at the "happiest place on Earth", Walt Disney World. She returned to Southern Indiana and began performing and choreographing for local theaters like Derby Dinner Playhouse, Stage One, Music Theater of Louisville, CenterStage, New Albany High School, and Floyd Central High School. She considers Floyd Central her home base and enjoys being involved in such a dynamic theatre arts program. Currently, she is also a dance instructor at Weber School of Dance and a math coach at Slate Run Elementary School. She and her husband, Tyler, have 2 children, Marina and Kahler. She is very proud of FC Theatre and considers it an honor to work with such talented and professional young actors.
Vicki Hays, Costumes
Jon Ledgerwood, Pit Conductor
Katie Maras Haulter, Music Lab Musical Director
Katie Maras Haulter is a professional singer, music educator, and children's community theatre director who works and resides in New Albany. Katie graduated first from Bellarmine University in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Music (concentrations in vocal performance and music history), followed by a Master's of Arts in Teaching (2008) and her Rank I/School Building Administration license from Spalding University (2018).
Katie has been involved in musical performance and theatre since childhood, having grown up in the farm country of Southern Minnesota. During college, she was an active cantor at local churches in the Louisville area. She met her husband, Chris Haulter, while performing together in a local production of "The Music Man" in 2007. Since then, Katie has directed for many local school and youth community theatre companies, including TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, Hazelwood Middle School, River Valley Middle School, and Clarksville Little Theatre.
Katie is the owner of Bella Voce Music Studio of Southern Indiana. This growing studio has flourished in the 4 years since its founding. More than 100 students each week receive private lessons in voice and piano from Katie and her staff, as well as training in acting, musical theatre movement, and chorus,
including several Floyd Central Theatre Arts students!
Katie and Chris have four daughters, Leigha, Claire, Meghan and Amelia, who are active in the arts. They also have five dogs who keep them busy. They love to get away to New York City to see Broadway shows at least once each year.
Katie is excited to be part of the legacy and traditions of Floyd Central Theatre Arts!
Katie has been involved in musical performance and theatre since childhood, having grown up in the farm country of Southern Minnesota. During college, she was an active cantor at local churches in the Louisville area. She met her husband, Chris Haulter, while performing together in a local production of "The Music Man" in 2007. Since then, Katie has directed for many local school and youth community theatre companies, including TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, Hazelwood Middle School, River Valley Middle School, and Clarksville Little Theatre.
Katie is the owner of Bella Voce Music Studio of Southern Indiana. This growing studio has flourished in the 4 years since its founding. More than 100 students each week receive private lessons in voice and piano from Katie and her staff, as well as training in acting, musical theatre movement, and chorus,
including several Floyd Central Theatre Arts students!
Katie and Chris have four daughters, Leigha, Claire, Meghan and Amelia, who are active in the arts. They also have five dogs who keep them busy. They love to get away to New York City to see Broadway shows at least once each year.
Katie is excited to be part of the legacy and traditions of Floyd Central Theatre Arts!
Michael Nevitt, Resident Lighting Consultant
Michael Nevitt has over 25 years of design experience. As Resident Lighting Designer for 13 seasons at the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, Michigan, he designed scenery and/or lighting for over 40 theatrical productions. He was part of the design team for development of several successful lighting/video control systems with Flying Pig Systems and Martin Professional. Michael currently is an owner and Principle Designer at Crossfade Design, LLC where with his partners, created designs for large-scale events like Top Rank Boxing at Yankee Stadium and Cowboys Stadium, NASCAR awards and the past several Farmaid concerts.
Since 2013, Michael has served as Lighting Director for HBO Boxing events worldwide including fights in US, Canada, Monaco and Macau, China. His Motion Picture production highlights include: The Grinch, Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Miss Congeniality, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Batman & Robin and Danny Collins. In addition, he has be involved with hundreds of theatre, concert tours, television and live event productions, including events like the Salt Lake Olympics, Super Bowl Half-time show, Deal or No Deal and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies. Michael received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design from University of Evansville and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Lighting Design from UCLA. He is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, a professional association of Designers for LORT theatre, Opera and Broadway.
Since 2013, Michael has served as Lighting Director for HBO Boxing events worldwide including fights in US, Canada, Monaco and Macau, China. His Motion Picture production highlights include: The Grinch, Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Miss Congeniality, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Batman & Robin and Danny Collins. In addition, he has be involved with hundreds of theatre, concert tours, television and live event productions, including events like the Salt Lake Olympics, Super Bowl Half-time show, Deal or No Deal and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies. Michael received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design from University of Evansville and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Lighting Design from UCLA. He is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, a professional association of Designers for LORT theatre, Opera and Broadway.