FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Elizabeth! I’m a performer, educator, and the founder of Broadway Beginnings.

I earned my BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida State University and have had the honor of leading young people in the classroom for nearly 20 years. I have served as Artist in Residence at Harrison School for the Arts and Director of Fine Arts at All Saints Academy.

As a performer, some of my favorite credits include: Radio City New York Spring Spectacular featuring The Rockettes, Derek Hough, and Laura Benanti (understudy for Laura Benanti); Beetlejuice pre-production (Lydia); Parade at the Gallery Players (Iola Stover); The Underclassman at The Duke on 42nd Street; the 1st National Tour of Elf (understudy for Jovie) at Madison Square Garden and The Kennedy Center; and the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (understudy for Dorothy), where I directed over 400 children who joined our cast as munchkins in more than 40 cities nationwide.

Our faculty is dedicated to providing training that prioritizes students’ health and wellness, both on and off the stage. We are passionate about building a community of young artists who are committed to growing as wholehearted, authentic humans. There is no greater joy than witnessing our students support, encourage, and champion one another—especially when they think no one is watching. It is a true gift to guide these young artists, and I look forward to the years of growth ahead.

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Hi, I’m Sarah Claire! I’m a human, LMHC, certified life coach, speaker, educator, and performer.

​I am a therapist who sees a therapist. I am engaged in doing my own work. I believe this value keeps me remaining curious, clear, and accountable to my own inner healing and growth.​

I specialize in a range of trauma informed modalities that allow me to customize and adapt an approach that creates genuine transformation for all unique life experience.

I am passionate about working with young artists to ignite their creativity, encourage healthy practices, and support their growth as a human. I earned my BFA in Musical Theatre as well as my Masters in Mental Health Counseling and understand the importance of therapeutic work and mindfulness practices to enhance artistry.

FACULTY

Paige holds a MFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University. She has deeply embraced both the Stanislavski System and Catherine Fitzmaurice voice techniques, shaping her dynamic and nuanced approach to performance.

Paige’s performance resume is rich and diverse. She’s toured with The Wizard of Oz, and brought compelling life to classic and contemporary roles across regional theater—from Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Henry VI: Part 2 at Orlando Shakes, to musicals like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and Shrek: The Musical. She has honed her craft under respected mentors like Lexie Dorsett Sharp, Amy Murphy, and Catherine Fitzmaurice, gaining skill in singing, speech, dialects, dance, and even sewing and marketing—demonstrating her creativity on and off the stage.