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Meet Our Team

Owner/Director/Teaching Artist

Meet The LAA Team!

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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 countryBecky 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/Teaching Artist
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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

Choreographer/Teaching Artist
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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.

Elizabeth Broadhurst

Teaching Artist
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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

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ASHLEY ROSE

Teaching Artist
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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. 

LINDSAY BRAVERMAN

Teaching Artist

Melanie Macie Jak  totally immersed herself after playing Nala in the Lion King in 8th grade. Ever since, she has found herself engrossed with every facet of theater. She recently graduated from Kean University with a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Education, Minor in Psychology 2024; earning the distinction of Magna Cum Laude. Her teaching experience includes Newark Arts High School, Newark NJ as well as Director of Theatrical Arts at All Children’s Arts Center located in Boonton NJ.   She loves getting involved in the local music scene so follow her photography instagram page @almost.famous.flixs! 

Melanie Macie Jak

Teaching Artist
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