Orli Resnik is currently pursuing her degrees in both Dance and Psychology at The University of New Mexico. She has been dancing for 16 years and has trained in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, and wheelchair technique dance styles. She is passionate about creating truly inclusive and fun environments for all.

Somer Sloan Corey is the founder and Artistic Director of Heartstrings Theatre. A native New Mexican (but well versed in moving!) she has lived all over North America and been involved in all aspects of theater for over 20 years. Somer trained at the Johnny Carson School of the Arts in Lincoln Nebraska and has been performing, choreographing and directing ever since. She is passionate about the art of story telling, it’s ability to change the world and the deep belief theater is for ALL people and needs to be treated as such.

Shen Telles has been involved in the theatre world for twenty years and a theatre professional for eight. They received a Bachelor of Arts with emphases in Performance and Costume Design in 2015 and received certification in Special Effects Makeup in 2020. Their love for theatre began in the fifth grade while performing in a school play and, from that moment forward, they knew this was what they wanted to do with their life. Shen loves nothing more than to bring that same joy and self expression they themselves found in theatre to the next generation of artists.

Tatyana is the Vocal Director for Heartstrings Theatre. She has been part of 2 our musical productions — Shrek Jr and Frozen Jr. She has also been involved with several productions in her community as Choral Director.