Our Vision

CAST supports young performers by providing a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where creativity thrives, confidence blossoms, and quality friendships are formed. We strive to create a warm and welcoming community where every camper’s skills are valued, and where campers feel free to express themselves authentically. Our program aims to provide a challenging, but fun and rewarding experience that develops campers’ technical skills, fosters artistic discipline, and creates a deep appreciation for all parts of the theatrical process. Through CAST, campers discover the joy of theatrical expression while building a strong foundation for future success in theater and other areas of life.

  • Renee Bussey

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    Renee Bussey is a graduate of Cairn University and Ithaca College (MA). She is presently the choral director at Delaware County Christian School, where her vocal groups complete both locally and regionally receiving superior ratings and first place rankings. A lover of musical theater, Renee has been actively involved in youth theater for the past 15 years. Fueled by her passion to equip young vocal performers with solid vocal technique and character development, she founded CAST with her longtime colleague and friend, Kay Wright.

  • Dr. Kay Wright

    CONSULTING DIRECTOR

    Kay Wright has been staging and directing musicals and dramas throughout her career in high school and college, where she also developed traveling drama teams. In addition, she has directed musicals and dramas in her church, as well as in the community. She loves working with young people and continues to challenge them to a standard of excellence as they work in CAST. She is recently put the finishing touches on her original play, which is the culmination of her doctorate.

  • Charlotte Olson

    CHOREOGRAPHER

    Charlotte Olson has been a dance performer for fourteen years, and teaching dance for four years at multiple dance studios. She has participated in six CAST productions, and is very excited to be choreographing her second CAST show. Charlotte enjoys teaching dance and sharing her passion with those looking to learn. She would like to thank Mrs. Bussey and Mrs. Wright for this opportunity.