About Us
Our Mission: To create connections, spaces, and stages for students to grow in their desired skill sets, specifically in performing arts, as well as social and emotional learning. We currently focus to help 6-12th grade students, meeting them where they are and helping them get to where they want to be, both in school and beyond. We look forward to expanding our programming, age range, and specialties in the future.
We are always looking for more locations, teaching artists in the industry, and students to help in the area. Visit our Contact Us page with any interests or inquiries. Thank you for visiting Creative Stages. We hope to see you at one of our Events soon!
Addie Schafer Benko
Addie is the Artistic Director of Creative Stages. She was a K-12 classroom teacher in Loudoun County, where she also graduated from as a student. Addie is also a National Geographic Educator and was a 2019 fellow. Addie was a Fulbright Teacher in 2015 in Malaysia. She has travelled and taught English and arts skills nationally as well as internationally. She also is working with Rock Ridge High School to expand their summer programs along with doing contracting work on the side. She has accepted an Executive Director position with Virginia Thespians and is excited to expand programming for Creative Stages as well.
Dan Parrish
Dan is an Industry Coordinator for us who helps create connections and recruits students to participate in various opportunities. Dan is a parent of an active performer who has been in local DMV as well as Off Broadway productions in NY. Dan works by day as an acupuncturist at Loudoun Wellness. Dan also partners with many arts organizations in the area and has a passion for building bridges for students who wish to pursue an arts career beyond high school. Dan brought in some of the artists who have worked with us in the past and continues to help us build partnerships for future opportunities.
