Meet Our Teachers

My name is Jenna Augustine, and I have not only been performing in theater since I was a small child, but I have also been teaching theater for over 15 years. I earned my degree in Theatre Arts from Vanguard University and am now a middle school and high school theater teacher, director, and head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Rancho Christian School. I love CTAP and especially love helping young performers fall in love with theater and discover skills they didn’t know that they possessed. 

My name is Lisa Kavanagh, and I have been in education for 25 years, with a rich background in teaching first and second grade. I currently serve as a Reading Intervention Teacher in Hemet Unified School District and hold a Master’s degree in Reading. I have been part of the CTAP community for the past eight years and have loved every minute of it. I have had the pleasure of performing in three of CTAP’s summer family shows: The Music Man, Big Fish, and Shrek.

Hi! My name is Patrick Levis and I joined the CTAP family in the summer of 2025, performing in a family show, then jumping in as a teacher in the fall. I am husband to the beautiful soccer coach rockstar Natalie, and dad to four unbelievably fun little ladies named Evan, Brennan, Finley, and Remington. Maryland-born, but at a young age, God directed my steps into the world of musical theater in New York, which led to a career as a child actor and eventually brought me to Southern California. I enjoyed nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, but my greatest passion is Jesus and caring for others as a pastor in the local church, which is what I do now (outside of teaching CTAP classes). Since 2016, I have served as the Worship Pastor at Faith Bible Church in Wildomar, CA. Together with my family, I love to be with our church family, sing, dance, hike, travel, grill pizza, and go to the beach.

My name is Kelsey Baldwin. I have been teaching and performing with community theater programs for over 20 years. I have a strong dance background, having studied at various local dance studios and colleges. I currently teach and choreograph with CTAP, serve on a worship team and also direct multi-camera services at my home church. If you have not found me teaching or directing at church, you will find me most often with a makeup brush in my hand. I currently design makeup for most of the productions here at CTAP. I completed the Master Program at Make-Up Designory (MUD) in Burbank, California, where I studied makeup and prosthetics for film, television, and print. I have had the privilege to work professionally on several films, music videos, and theatrical productions. My greatest joy is serving my family and community.

My name is Nicholas Alexander, and I have been part of CTAP since 2019, but my journey with the organization began in 2017, when my wife first introduced me to the community—and I never left! Starting as a class substitute, I went on to become a teacher, director, and now serve as Artistic Director. As a professional performer from Southern California, I consider it a true blessing to invest in students, helping them grow in their God-given gifts, build confidence, and share their talents with the world. For me, the greatest joy is watching students become not only stronger performers, but also the amazing individuals God created them to be.

My name is Kendall, and I have been part of CTAP since it first started and have grown up with this family. I have been in over 15 shows and love to be on stage! I recently graduated from Temecula Valley High School (GO BEARS!) and already have one year of teaching and choreographing for CTAP under my belt. Dancing is one of my biggest passions and I have been dancing my whole life. I danced competitively at a young age, as well as through the TVHS dance program. I am proficient in many styles and was the captain of the TVHS varsity dance team. I love working and inspiring these hard-working kids and finding new ways to make the theater experience even more fun! 

Hi! My name is Jeff Fazakerley. I am thrilled to be teaching and directing with CTAP yet again! I began directing for this organization back in 2007, and throughout my theater career have found myself constantly coming back home to be amongst these incredible students. I have a Bachelor's degree in Theater Performance and Directing and a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in Acting. I specialize in the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique and the Michael Luggering Theater Movement technique. I’ve worked professionally as an actor for nearly 20 years, including film, TV industry, and theater on both coasts. However, my greatest achievement was marrying my beautiful wife, Emily, back in 2008, followed by the blessing of two incredible daughters, Eiley and Margot. It is my absolute joy that I get to hang out with them while pointing others to Christ and teaching the art I love. Colossians 1:28

Hello. My name is Jennifer, and I am so excited to be leading an adult class. As the Executive Director of CTAP, I have worked with people of all ages and love that so many families are interested in learning more about the theater and acting. As a teacher and director for the last 35 years, both in schools and private theaters, I love the opportunities that the Lord is giving to me and CTAP. Many of the adult acting students are taking an opportunity to perform alongside their children and students - what a joy! Come join in on the fun! See you soon!

My name is Danny, and I am thrilled to teach and contribute as a Music Director here at CTAP. I grew up around theater and participated in both choir and theater throughout my high school and college career. Soon after college, I was hired to helm the theater and music programs at Calvary Murrieta Christian School (2013-2020), and I now currently run the secondary music programs at Rancho Christian School (2021-current). Some of my favorite roles I have played are: Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Baker in Into the Woods; and Judah/Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. One of my greatest joys in teaching is sharing the gift of music that is provided to us through the mercy and goodness of Christ Jesus. I hope to show my students God's goodness and His plan for us as His followers through the study of music and the dedication it takes to foster the talents He gives us.

 2 Cor. 12:9-10

My name is Emily, and I have loved theater ever since I saw You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as a 7th grader. Since then, I’ve only been on stage in one production, but I have watched hundreds, helped backstage for ten, written two, and stage managed two. I enjoy learning about musicals and can’t wait to teach others about shows they may have never heard of before. I have prepped my two daughters for dozens of auditions, and finding the perfect audition song is my sport. I love that the Lord made us with the ability to create, bring His joy to others, and point to Him through theater!