Camp Arsht

A Summer Theater Adventure

Registration for Camp Arsht #SQUADSOFBROADWAY is now closed.

Camp attendees will showcase their #SQUADSOFBROADWAY numbers in a final performance on Friday, August 2 at 6 p.m. The performance will be free and open to the public.

You can RSVP for the final performance beginning on June 5.

Please reach out to education@arshtcenter.org with any questions.

Staff Bios

Nora Pantoja

Camp Director

Nora Pantoja is an actress, performer, theater instructor and a Master of Fine Arts theater student at Juilliard Group 55. She has performed in productions such as The Amparo Experience, an award-winning show that ran in Miami for nine months. Pantoja has been a teacher for over eight years, educating elementary, middle and high school students in the performing arts.
Nadya Lopez

Camp Assistant Director
Nicole Maria Odreman-Valenciano

Musical Director
Gentry George

Choreographer

As the artistic director of the Zest Collective and a professor of dance at Miami Dade College’s New World School of the Arts, Gentry Isaiah George has cultivated a remarkable journey in the world of dance. George has captivated audiences across the globe with his performances in prestigious companies such as the Dance Theatre of Harlem. He continues to share his passion for dance with young dancers through his teaching and leadership roles.
Lauren C. Lopez

Acting Instructor

Lauren C. Lopez is a Cuban American actor, singer, dancer, director and choreographer with a Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University. Since 2015, she has been acting and singing professionally as well as teaching, directing and choreographing with performers of all ages. Born and raised in Miami, she is honored to bring her experience and love of performing to Camp Arsht!
Sara Jarrell

Acting Instructor

Sara Jarrell has been teaching in Miami for the past 10 years and is the drama magnet teacher at South Miami K-8 Center. Jarrell received their Bachelor of Arts in theater performance from New World School of the Arts. When not teaching, they can be found onstage. Jarrell is thrilled to bring their knowledge and love of theater to Camp Arsht.
Trey Harell

Acting Instructor

Trey Harrell is a senior at Valdosta State University working to obtain his Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. He trained at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center under the tutelage of Jazmin Jones-Oliver and Jamel Booth. His professional performance credits include Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Sister Act and The Brothers Size. This is Harell’s third time working with the Adrienne Arsht Center.
Vanessa Thompson

Acting Instructor

Vanessa Thompson is an actress, singer, stage manager and director. She is the founder of AV Kids Miami Theatre, and has produced, directed and performed in a multitude of shows. Thompson’s students have gone on to attend colleges and magnet schools around the city. She is thrilled to be returning to Camp Arsht and excited to inspire this year’s talented students.
Carlos Realegeno

Assistant Choreographer

Carlos Realegeno is an instructor and choreographer who received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from New World School of the Arts. He currently teaches and choreographs at Creativo Dance Studio and is a professional dancer with Peter London Global Dance Company and Zest Collective. Realegeno has also performed with artists such as Bali Boi, Miky Woodz and Jowell y Randy.

Camp Arsht

Staff Bios

Nora Pantoja

Nadya Lopez

Nicole Maria Odreman-Valenciano

Gentry George

Lauren C. Lopez

Sara Jarrell

Trey Harell

Vanessa Thompson

Carlos Realegeno