CampTMP Staff

Director of Education

Kayla Littleton

Kayla has been performing musical theater since she was eight years old and made her stage debut as “Singing Scientist #7” in her elementary musical. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (thesis in directing) from the University of Puget Sound, right here in Tacoma. She also has a teaching certificate in Elementary (K-8) Education and taught middle school in the Puyallup School District. During her final year at UPS, Kayla served as the education intern for the TMP 2016-2017 season and has not stopped working with CampTMP since. Some of her favorite CampTMP directing credits include Aladdin Jr (Summer 2017), Fiddler on the Roof Jr (Spring 2018), Mamma Mia! (Summer 2019) and The Little Mermaid (Summer 2022). Kayla is incredibly proud to be a part of the CampTMP family and to step into the role of Director of Education to continue to make CampTMP the best it can be.

TEAM ONE Music Director/Director

Caylin Morrison

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. 

TEAM ONE Choreographer/Instructor

Samantha Katz

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Music Director/Instructor

Thomas Morisada

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Thomas has loved music from a young age. Thomas moved to Washington after high school to attend Pacific Lutheran University, where he participated in their theater program, choir, operas, and bell choir. Thomas graduated from PLU with degrees in music and theater, with a focus in vocal music, having studied both classical and theatrical singing. While he focused mostly on classical and choral performances during his undergrad, Thomas has more recently found his way back to musical theater, having performed on the TMP stage in recent productions, including Anastasia and Sister Act! 

Thomas has music directed and taught classes in the Tacoma area, including CampTMP, TMP Family Theater, Harrison Preparatory Academy, and Lakewood Playhouse; recent music directing credits include: Elephant & Piggie: We are in a Play, James and the Giant Peach, Spongebob! the Musical, along with many more! Thomas is also an instructor for private voice and piano at Live Music Academy and choir teacher for the Tacoma Area Homeschool Band; he also owns his own private voice studio, Mori's Studio. Thomas's philosophy for teaching music is to foster a safe environment for students to explore their musicality and individuality. He encourages students to not fear potential success or failure and to take every opportunity as a chance to learn, grow, and thrive. 

Director/Music Director

Kamryn Littleton

Kamryn has been working with CampTMP since 2017. She has experience with directing and music directing children of all ages. When she is not teaching campers, she is working as a pediatric nurse. Some of Kamryn’s favorite shows that she has worked on with CampTMP include Singin’ in the Rain, Mean Girls and Frozen Kids (twice!). Kamryn is very excited to work with you!

Director

Lexi Barnett

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Director

LaNita Hudson Walters

LaNita Hudson Walters is an Actor, Director, Choreographer, Vocalist and Teaching Artist in the Pacific Northwest. She has been a performer from the age of 3 and a Teaching Artist for the last 25+ years. She attended Berklee College of Music and then took time off to raise her children. LaNita is and has been a Master Teaching Artist at Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma Arts Live, Lakewood Playhouse and Seattle Rep.

Director

Chandler T. Thomas

Chandler T. Thomas wears many hats in the local Theatre community. He is an actor and member of the Actors Equity Association; His TMP debut was playing Lola in KINKY BOOTS, followed by Brad in ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Professional theatre credits include, The 5th Ave Theatre (Annie, Mamma Mia) and Village Theatre (Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Beautiful, Once on This Island). When not on stage or on camera, he works as a Scenic Carpenter, Stagehand, Teaching Artist, a Director, Choreographer and Costume Designer. Chandler loves sharing his passion for performance with Camp TMP and sends love to his daughters Ayanna, Amayah and Ariyana.

Choreographer

Megan Hicks

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Music Director

Lilly Wrye

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Assistant Director

Thea Frances Yumang

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Assistant Director

Robyn Gorder

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. 

Assistant Director

Lucy Amann

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Instructor

Madison Watkins

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.

Costumer

Jenifer Lane

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