Meet The LAA Team!
BECKY (Gulsvig onstage:) FISHER is the creator of Little Apple Arts. She did her first musical in 4th grade (Annie in ANNIE:) and was officially bitten by the theatre bug! Becky was most recently appeared in the Original Cast of A Beautiful Noise (The Neil Diamond Musical) on Broadway. She has starred on Broadway in HAIRSPRAY, LEGALLY BLONDE, SCHOOL OF ROCK, COME FROM AWAY and on National Tours of PETER PAN, LEGALLY BLONDE, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, COME FROM AWAY. Becky has made numerous appearances on TV, Off-Broadway, and in many regional theatres across the country. Becky loves kids and has taught children of all ages in dance, music and acting. She lives in Maplewood with her husband, daughter and dogs, Moose and Poppy!
Becky Fisher
Owner/Co-Creative Director/
Teaching Artist
PAIGE FAURE is, most importantly, a mom to Hank. She is also an accomplished Broadway performer who is currently in the Broadway show "Old Friends". Paige is also a Yoga teacher based in West Orange, NJ. Other Broadway shows include “Miss Saigon”, “How to Succeed...”, “Bullets Over Broadway”, or playing the title role in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” (which was also her first musical in the 8th grade!) She has performed in numerous national tours, created dozens of roles in workshops and regional productions all over the country, and recently began “Namaste OnStage” - a theatrical wellness coaching curriculum for current and future Broadway creators. Visit her website (paigefaure.com) and follow her inspiration and adventures on Instagram @paigefaure !
Paige Faure
Co-Creative Director/Choreographer/
Teaching Artist
Elizabeth Broadhurst Altman
Teaching Artist
The first performance that Elizabeth can remember herself doing was at her 4th grade school talent show where she and her best friend rewrote and performed lyrics to their favorite “New Kids on the Block” song. Elizabeth’s friend went on to become a journalist and Elizabeth went on to earn her BFA in Musical Theater at The Boston Conservatory! Credits Include: Hello, Dolly! National Tour (u/s for Irene and Ernestina), Mary Poppins National Tour (Mrs. Banks, u/s Mary Poppins, u/s Miss Andrew), and the 30th Anniversary Tour of Annie (Grace), which also played Madison Square Garden and released a cast recording. Elizabeth lives in West Orange, NJ with her husband Shaun, who is a theater technician on Broadway, and their spunky daughter Evelyn.
ASHLEY ROSE
Ashley is an actor/singer/songwriter from Hoboken, NJ. Performing onstage since the young age of 4, it wasn’t until 3rd grade that she was officially hooked on the magic of theater when she was cast in her first musical OLIVER. Ashley works extensively around the country, has been seen off-Broadway, made numerous tv appearances, and recorded and released multiple original music albums. Favorite theater credits include: Natalie in Next to Normal, Alice Murphy in Bright Star, and Patsy Cline in Always… Patsy Cline to name a few. Ashley graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Musical Theater, and teaches voice to kids (and adults) at her private online studio. Please visit
ashleyrosemusic.com to learn more about her artistic journey!
Teaching Artist
LINDSAY BRAVERMAN
Teaching Artist
Lindsay’s love for theatre began in 7th grade, when she was cast as Kim McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie! She has been seen Off-Broadway and in various regional productions around the country. Favorite credits include: Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Helena in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Kate in Pirates of Penzance, and being the Female Swing in Kinky Boots. She is a proud graduate of the American Musical & Dramatic Academy and received her BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School in NYC. Lindsay resides in Dunellen, NJ with her husband, daughter and sweet kitty Mara.
Brianna Brice
Teaching Artist
Brianna is a singer, actor, and arts educator. She found her way to the stage at a young age and has been an enthusiastic "theater person" ever since. Brianna is a graduate of Wagner College and has a BA in theatre with a concentration in performance and speech. She has enjoyed singing around the world on a cruise ship as well as performing in regional productions around the country and in NYC. Brianna is also a vocal coach and offers virtual private lessons!
She loves working with young performers and is deeply inspired by them. Brianna is based in New York City (though, she grew up in central NJ and will forever be a Jersey Girl)! She lives in Manhattan with her fiancé, Kristo and her cat, Frankie. @briannabrice
Timothy Matthew Flores (Matt)
Timothy Matthew Flores (Matt) is a proud Jersey boy, performer, and teacher. The first show he ever saw on Broadway was Les Misérables at the age of 8! Though he fell asleep through most of the performance, he was nonetheless bitten by the theater bug instantly. Matt made his Broadway debut in Here Lies Love and performed in the National Tour of the Lincoln Center Theater production of The King and I. His regional credits also include Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Newsies, The Prom, Beauty and the Beast, Legally Blonde, and many more! This summer, Matt is thrilled to join Little Apple Arts as a teaching artist, where he looks forward to creating joyful, laugh-filled memories with his students while sharing his love for the arts.
Teaching Artist
Happy McPartlin
Teaching Artist
Elena made her stage debut as Michael in Peter Pan at age 8, where she was flown high in the air by none other than her dad! Since then, favorite credits include Broadway National Tour and Las Vegas companies of Mamma Mia! Select Regional: A Chorus Line (Diana), Evita (Mistress), Crazy for You (Polly) Film: Across the Universe, National Anthem: Boston Red Sox, BFA: Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
As an artist/activist, Elena believes that the arts create pathways for social justice. Today, she is committed daily, working to close the opportunity gap in Newark, NJ by teaching Performing Arts with Uncommon Schools. She also serves on the Choir Action Team for the Montclair Pride Choir. Elena is a proud wife and mom who resides in the greater Montclair area. For more info, check out www.elenagutierrez.com!
Elena Gutierrez
Summer Camp Teaching Artist 2026!
Happy was inspired at the age of four by the Original Annie Broadway Cast album and officially joined the ranks of being an actor in 4th grade as Tessie in Community Theater production of ANNIE! A graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Happy has worked across the U.S, from National Tours to Broadway itself. She was most recently seen in FROZEN at Paper Mill! Broadway: FLOYD COLLINS, COME FROM AWAY, HANDS ON A HARDBODY. Tours: MEMPHIS, HAIRSPRAY, and THE FULL MONTY. Favorite roles: Diana in NEXT TO NORMAL, The Witch in INTO THE WOODS, Jessica Cranshaw in CURTAINS and LES MISERABLES (her favorite show since the age of 12!). Happy is most proud of being mom to a wonderful kid, a wife and being tenacious enough to keep at it in the crazy business of show!
Happy McPartlin
Teaching Artist
A native of Upstate New York, Kaeden started taking piano lessons at the age of 6…and hasn’t stopped playing since! Having spent the formative years of his career in Colorado (developing skills as a teacher, conductor, and collaborative pianist), Daniel moved back to the East Coast in 2017. Since then, he’s worked with various theatre groups and ensembles throughout North Jersey and New York City, balancing an active performing and teaching schedule with single (dog) parenthood. Daniel is also the music director at Packanack Community Church in Wayne, NJ, and currently resides in Jersey City. His first stage role was John the Baptist/Judas in a high school production of Godspell, and his end goal is to win a Tony award for the musical he hasn’t started writing yet. ♫
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MaTia Martin
Summer Camp Teaching Artist 2026!
MaTia Martin is a multi-faceted theatre maker originally hailing from West Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated from Point Park University with her BFA in Theatre Arts where she focused in performance and playwriting before pulling up her boot straps and making the move to the big apple! MaTia’s most favorite experiences are shows rooted in play and discovery! The world of art is forever about uplifting the imagination and telling the stories that need to be heard. MaTia vows to continue to tell these stories through unconventional mediums that will leave your mind racing with the question, Who are we? And what are we doing here?
Jeff Theiss
Jeff Theiss is a music director, multi-instrumentalist, and educator who lives in West Orange. His greatest accomplishment is being partner to Little Apple's own Paige Faure. But he has also been a music director for The Band's Visit on Broadway, which won 10 Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. He is the resident music director at The Rev Theater Company in Auburn, NY, and was the music director for the Ithaca College Theater Department from 2019 to 2024. Most recently, he was the associate music director for the first national tour of Shucked and played guitar and keyboards. He has a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University as well as a Master of Music in Conducting from Ithaca College.
Summer Camp Teaching Artist 2026!
Emily Cobb is a performer and theatre educator based in New York City. She has performed regionally across the United States and on an international tour, and earned her B.A. in Theatre and Speech Performance with a Dance minor from Wagner College. Emily is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Theatre Education. She has loved theatre since she was 6 years old, when she performed in her very first show, Cinderella. Outside of theatre, she loves spending time with her dog, Mabel, and is excited to share her love of performing and storytelling at summer camp!
Summer Camp Teaching Artist 2026!
Emily Cobb
Summer Camp Teaching Artist 2026!
Teaching Artist
Brett J. Roden is an experienced Musical Theatre professional (Music Theatre Educator, Music Director, Vocal Coach, Conductor, Pianist, Theatre Producer and Performer) that has been teaching for over a decade. Brett caught the "theatre bug" when he performed in his first musical production- George M!, the iconic "Yankee Doodle" musical. Brett currently resides in Newark, NJ where he teaches Performing Arts with Uncommon Schools. Brett holds a NJ Charter School CE in K-12 Theatre. Previously, Brett served as a Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean Entertainment in Miami, FL for 2 seasons. Some of his favorite credits include serving as music director, vocal coach and teaching artist for the Tony Award-Winning Barrington Stage Company, Syracuse Children's Theatre, Redhouse Arts Center, Virginia Children's Theatre, P&HCC Patriot Players, Bogardus Performing Arts Center, RISE Performing Arts Center and a variety of school systems throughout the Southeast and Northeast regions of the country. He received a B.A. in Musical Theatre Arts from The Crane School of Music/ SUNY College at Potsdam and an A.A. in Vocal Music from SUNY Onondaga.