Meet the Directors
We have an experienced team of individuals who have a passion for teaching theater to kids of all ages. Scroll down to learn more about the men and women who make up Handmaid Productions!
ELIZABETH PABST SOBCZYK
Creative Director
Elizabeth graduated from Grand Canyon University with her BFA in Theatre Education. She has been in over 30 productions and has always loved performing and working with kids of all ages. She previously taught Theater in the PV school district and is now a stay at home mom to her one and a half year old son and soon to be baby girl. She has been running this summer program for 7 years now and has loved every second of it. Her goal is to teach kids how to use their gifts in a way that brings glory to God through truth, beauty, and goodness.
KATIE FORBES
Stage Manager
Katie Forbes is a sophomore studying Business Management at Mesa Community College. She enjoys working with kids and will be teaching preschool at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the fall. She has been a participant in three Seton Musical Theater Camps and hopes to pass on her passion for theater to others. In her free time, Katie enjoys baking and spending time with her family.
This is Katie's fourth year stage managing the Summer Camp.
LAUREN ANDERSON
Director/ Lead Vocals
Lauren Anderson graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2012 with her BA in Vocal Performance. Since then she has worked as an actress at local theatres including Hale Theatre, Silver Star Playhouse, and Broadway Palm Theatre. In addition to directing Summer Camp, Lauren is a worship leader at Mission Community Church, and is the musical theatre director for Christ the King Catholic School
AUDREY PFEIFER
Director/Choreographer
Audrey Pfeifer is entering her junior year as a Theatre BA student at ASU’s Herberger Institute. As of recent, she is also pursuing a certificate in Theater Education. From years 2015-2016, Audrey has acted and composed/performed music for ASU Mainstage Productions of She Kills Monsters and Brooklyn Bridge. In addition to performing, Audrey also teaches/directs theatre at various private schools within the valley. Also, Audrey teaches a weekly drama class at Christ the King Elementary school and works as the choreographer for their musical productions. On the weekends, Audrey performs with ImprovMania Mainstage.
For the 7th summer in a row, Audrey will be a director of our Summer Camp at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School.
JAMES MCCORMICK
Director/Choreographer
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MARY RYAN
Director/Choreographer
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MICAH DESHAZER
Director/Choreographer
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