Kayla Littleton is a Director, Teaching Artist, and Dramaturg based in Tacoma and currently serves as the Director of Education at Tacoma Musical Playhouse where she has been teaching for their education program, CampTMP, since 2016. On top of her work with CampTMP, Kayla also has directed several TMP Family Theater Productions (The Rainbow Fish, Junie B Jones' Essential Survival Guide to School and James and the Giant Peach), co-directed the PNW Premiere Production of Dear Evan Hansen and served as an assistant director (Mamma Mia!) and youth chorus director (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) for TMP mainstage productions. She holds a BA in Theater Arts from University of Puget Sound. Some of her favorite directing credits include Mamma Mia!, The Little Mermaid, Between the Lines JR, Dear Evan Hansen and Cinderella.

Caylin has worked with CampTMP since 2021 as a director and music director. In 2022, she graduated from PLU with a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Acting/Directing. Caylin's most notable credits at TMP include: music directing Winter Honor Camp for the past 4 years, music directing for Team One (recent winner of the Excellence in Music Award at the Junior Theatre Festival), and directing campers of all ages especially focusing on character work. She loves working with the staff and students of CampTMP because it is such a joy to watch campers grow, find acceptance and build community through theatre. Caylin also loves all things nerdy (Disney, Star Wars, Marvel), performing, her cat, traveling, and working all over Pierce and King county. 

Madison has been a part of the performing arts since she was three. She started in dance and expanded that competitively while finding her passion for singing and acting. Madison has been a part of the TMP family since 2012 when she began her musical theatre career as Marta in the Sound of Music. Her passion for theatre grew in performing and she began choreographing with CampTMP in 2019 for the After School/Homeschool Program. Some of Madison’s favorite performances have been White Christmas (Ensemble), Elf (Ensemble), Amelie (Suzanne, PLU), and Music Man (Teen Ensemble), and her work as a performer at Walt Disney World. Her favorite shows she’s choreographed have been The Little Mermaid (2022), Music Man Jr (2023), and The Lighting Thief (2023). Being a part of the TMP family has been one of Madison’s greatest joys and she hopes that everyone can also experience the joy that TMP has brought to her.

Thomas has been teaching in the Tacoma area since 2022 and has been teaching with CampTMP since 2023. Thomas is extremely grateful for all the opportunities TMP has given him, with emphasis on getting to work in the education program with students to create really incredible shows. Thomas graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with degrees in music and theater, having training in both classical and musical theater singing. Some of Thomas's favorite shows have included: Newsies (Lakewood Playhouse, 2022), SpongeBob, the Musical (CampTMP, Summer 2024), and Elephant & Piggie: We're in a Play (TMP Family Theater 2025). In his free time, Thomas loves to cook, play video games, and going to farmers markets with his wife. Outside of music directing, Thomas owns his own studio, Mori's Studio, for private voice lessons.

Daniel Falskow (he/him) is excited to be back at CampTMP for another summer! His latest projects include The Lightning Thief TYA, Between the Lines Jr, and Shrek Jr. He is working on his AA in Early Childhood Education at Tacoma Community College, and can’t wait to have a great summer!

Summer Raye Mays is so excited to be back for her 10th show with Camp TMP! She loves all aspects of theatre, whether it be directing, choreographing, or performing! At age 16, she made her professional debut in Mrs. Doubtfire at The 5th Avenue Theatre, which inspired her to pursue her BFA in Musical Theater at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Most recently, you may have seen her as Zoe Murphy in TMP’s Dear Evan Hansen. @summer_raye_mays

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Megan is a director, choreographer, and actor in the Puget Sound area and has a theatre degree from Central Washington University. She teaches junior high Drama and English, and loves getting to experience theatre both onstage and behind the scenes. One of her passions is introducing and keeping kids excited about theatre. She recently directed and choreographed Anything Goes at TMP. A huge thank you to Travis for his constant love and support.

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Jennifer Ropella Saul is excited to be returning to TMP as an instructor and director for CampTMP. She was a student in the first Summer Camp at TMP and has performed in several main stage shows. Since graduating with her BFA in Theatre from Cornish College of the Arts, she has had the privilege of acting on stage and camera, and is the Director of the Drama and Musical Theater program at Allegro Performing Arts Academy. Jennifer believes that a sense of play, a 'yes, and' attitude, and strong ensemble work are the fundamentals of a positive theatre experience. 

Jolee (they/she) is so thrilled to be back at TMP for the summer! They are entering their fourth year at the University of Washington, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Jolee has been on staff at CampTMP for the past two summers, with Finding Nemo Kids, A Year with Frog & Toad Kids, Shrek Jr, and Annie Jr. She gives many thanks to her excellent team, and Kayla for giving her this wonderful opportunity time and time again. Enjoy the show! 

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Kyla Rivera is a Tacoma-based performer and music teacher. A recent graduate of the PLU School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Kyla is now a certified teacher in the Tacoma-Puyallup region, with recent credits music directing The Addams Family Younger@Part and Annie Jr. for CampTMP, as well as The Tempest for Meeker Middle School Drama. When not teaching, Kyla can be found performing in the area on stage or in her car on a commute! Thank you to Kayla and TMP for continued support and opportunities to spread musical joy!!

Lilly has been involved in performing arts her entire life, and has been teaching with CampTMP since 2024. A former camper herself, she is currently studying music therapy at the University of Kansas. Lilly always looks forward to coming back to camp in the winters and summers, and as an instructor she hopes to continue to help cultivate the environment of growth and positivity that made CampTMP so special to her.

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Ruby is thrilled to be working on her first-ever summer camp at Camp TMP! Last year, she graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, where she studied directing and playwriting. She recently assisted on both Homeschool and After School Academy’s New Sheriff in Town this past spring. As of this summer, Ruby has officially become a Washington resident for the first time. Happy to be a part of the team! :) @rubylockl

Ian is so excited to work with Camp TMP again as choreographer for 9 to 5 jr! He is currently a Senior in the musical theatre major at San Diego State University and has trained and performed in theatre since the age of six years old. His recent performance credits include Benji in Tomorrow the Island Dies (SDSU), Musidorus in Head Over Heels (MTC), Mark in A Chorus Line (TLT), and Young Buddy in Follies (Cygnet).

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​Kendal recently graduated from Washington State University with her bachelor’s degree in music education. She can’t wait to teach all of the songs to the 9 to 5 cast members! She has been a triple-dipper in band, choir, and theatre since elementary school and loves encouraging people of all ages to get involved with music. Kendal also enjoys playing Animal Crossing, tap dancing, and cuddling with her cat. 

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​Ashlyn is overjoyed to be back at TMP Summer Camp! She started with TMP when she was just 8 years old in summer camp herself! When she turned 16 she auditioned for TMP’s Mainstage and continued her acting until she was 18. She was a Vocal Performance major at Western Washington University for 2 years until she decided to further her education in Nursing school! She is very grateful to have spent her summer with these wonderful kiddos and hopes to return again! 

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Saafir King (he/him) is always looking forward to another great summer at Camp TMP. After being in the camp as a kid, he aims to foster the feeling of expression without judgement, and loves helping to create a space where young artist can feel welcomed. 

Sophia McElvain is a former camper who has been a part of the TMP community since 2019, and is excited to return for her first summer back as a staff member. After years of growing as a camper and performer, she's grateful for the opportunity to give back to the program that fed her love and zeal for theatre. She's excited to help campers build confidence, make new friendships, and discover the joy of performing - and can't wait for you to see their hard work shine on stage today.

Grace Haeun Lee is an actor and choreographer who is beyond excited to be teaching at TMP this summer! She has a BFA in Theatre from Whitworth University and continues to act in shows around Pierce County. You might have recently caught her in Lakewood Playhouse’s production of Carrie as Freida. Other notable roles include Bird Girl 3 in Seussical(Lakewood) and The Mute in The Fantasticks(Dukesbay). Additionally, Grace choreographed for Curtis Senior High’s Danceblast this past winter.

This is my first time being an assistant director and working behind the scenes on a production, and I couldn’t be more excited! As a former cast member of this camp I can’t wait to help out and make sure our production is a fun and entertaining place for the cast, crew, and audience alike. I have plenty of musical experience throughout my life and I will use this to help however I can.

Mackenzie Taylor holds a Master’s in Music from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has performed with the 5th Avenue Theatre, singing in their productions of The Sound of Music and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She is a member of the voice faculty at Pacific Lutheran University and teaches voice lessons with Boaz Voice Studio. In her free time, she enjoys playing on her Nintendo Switch and walking her dog! 

Mallory is honored to be staffing for the same show that got her started at camp! You may have last seen her in TMP’s Mainstage productions of Hairspray (Brenda), Grease (Ensemble), and The Prom (Shelby). You may have also seen her as Cinderella in Camp TMP’s production of Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) last summer! She is currently a student at Fordham University in Manhattan, NYC, where she studies theatre and business! Keep supporting live community theatre!

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Robyn has been apart of the TMP community since 2019! She always looks forward to coming back to TMP to be apart of the team for a camp! She currently studies Theatre Arts and Music at Boise State University. Her favorite thing she has done at BSU was teach a workshop for High School Theatre Fest on the importance of character work. Some works she’s done onstage at BSU have been, She Loves Me, Sound of Music, and They Promised Her the Moon. 

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Millie Paine is back for more TMP in their first summer as production manager! They bring seven years of educational and stage managing experience over from Spokane Civic Theatre and a lifelong love for all that happens onstage, backstage, and in the booth. Outside of performing arts, they are a recent graduate in psychology and political science from Franklin University Switzerland. Millie jumped into TMP with the 2026 winter and spring break camps and is here to make life a little easier in bringing together all the moving parts that make these shows what they are. 

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