Illuminate the Stage & Inspire the Heart - Every Spotlight is Your Moment to Shine!
Shine Bright Performing Arts is a youth-focused community theatre organization based in Winter Garden, FL where we strive to illuminate the stage and inspire the heart. We are dedicated to providing a vibrant platform for young talents to express themselves, collaborate, and grow. Through the transformative power of theater, we aim to foster a diverse community of passionate young artists, boosting their confidence, empathy, and artistic brilliance. At Shine Bright, we believe that every spotlight is a unique opportunity for individuals to shine, and we're here to make those moments unforgettable, building confidence that extends far beyond the stage, leaving a lasting impact on our performers and audiences alike.
We offer workshops, classes, and Broadway-style productions for students of all experience levels. Through our sister company, Westrick Vocal Studio, we also offer one on one vocal and acting lessons. Students participating in Shine Bright programs gain invaluable knowledge about how every aspect of theatre comes together to create amazing art. Each and every student is presented with ample opportunity to shine as bright as possible, through class and camp showcases, and roles in our main stage productions.
Meet the Team
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Our producer, Rallia Westrick, has over 12 years of experience serving the Winter Garden area, where she was born and raised. She comes from a long line of musicians and performers growing up in her family owned recording studio, Starke Lake Studios. This is where she learned to be a seasoned performer and well versed in all styles of music. Her passion to teach comes from the fulfillment of seeing her students become better and in both their talents and endeavors. Her super power is helping others achieve their goals and break down walls to become the best version of themselves. She has always had a dream of opening her own theater company and is so excited to help performers illuminate the stage and inspire hearts while shining bright for the world to see!
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Amanda Allen Payne is a Maryland native who made the sunny switch to Central Florida after earning her BFA in Theatre for Youth from Shenandoah Conservatory.
With over a decade of experience in arts education, she has directed more than 20 productions and is passionate about designing dynamic arts education and community programs that inspire, engage, and bring people together.
Amanda is passionate about creating spaces where creativity thrives, confidence soars, and connections are made. She believes everyone deserves equitable access to the arts and wholeheartedly believes that theatre skills are life skills!
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When he's not teaching music lessons as a vocal coach and piano instructor, Our Music Director, Derek Roura, can be found performing as a top 40s singing pianist around Tampa Bay, Orlando, and surrounding areas.
With almost a decade of teaching and live performance experience under his belt, he devotes most of his time to honing his craft and helping other creatives do the same. Derek has a passion for original music, and most of his songs can be found on streaming and social media platforms such as Spotify, Instagram, and YouTube, like his latest debut single with singer Maria Jade titled "Never Be" as well as his latest feature with rapper Ced Lyfe called "On The Radio".
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Blake is grateful to be joining the Westrick Vocal Studio family! Blake recently relocated to Winter Garden upon completion of his M.M. in Voice Pedagogy at Shenandoah Conservatory, specializing in Contemporary Commercial Music styles. Prior, he earned his B.M. in Vocal Performance from Samford University. In addition to vocal coaching, Blake works as a performer, music director, composer and arranger.
He is passionate about all things musical theatre, choral singing, Disney and music of The Great American Songbook. He is thrilled to collaborate with students on their musical journeys!
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Our second Choreographer, Angela, was Born in Venezuela and has been doing theater since she got to the United States at 10 years old.
She loves all things theater and her favorite musical is Mamma Mia! Angela has been working and performing around the Orlando area for the past 3 years and she is so excited to see the talent these young artists bring and can't wait to see them flourish and grow throughout the process!
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