Theatre Faculty

Kristine Smiley-Smola

Kristine Smiley started her passion for theatre as a young audience member at Overland High School theatre productions; where her mother taught and she grew to appreciate the performing arts. Kristine is a born and raised Colorado local and received a degree in Theatre Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Before graduating from UNCO she student taught at Denver School of the Arts and once she graduated she worked as a guest artist for the Theatre Program at DSA. She has also worked professionally as a Stage Manager for local theatre companies including the Aurora Fox, Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, and the Denver Children’s Theatre and Wolf Theatre Academy at the Jewish Community Center in Denver. She has directed and assisted in many productions over the years, worked closely with the Colorado Thespian Board, and continued to support arts education growth in underrepresented areas across the Denver Metro Area. Last year Kristine taught Kindergarten through 8th grade Drama in Denver Public Schools. Her passion for theatre now lies in the creation of productions and allowing students to grow their craft and passion in theatre. Kristine is honored to be apart of the Chaparral Performing Arts Team.

Charlotte Padrnos

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