He graduated with a BM in Vocal Performance from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. He has been in multiple shows including Shrek the Musical, Titanic A New Musical, Children of Eden, Les Miserables, Godspell, How to Succeed…, Snoopy!!!, The Crucible, A Christmas Carol, Gianni Schicchi, Die Fledermaus, Pirates of Penzance, Amahl and the Night Visitors, and The Consul. He has also recently directed the recent successful production of The Addams Family Musical. He has been involved in Curtains Up as the music director since the fall of 2018, and is now also the artistic director for the organization as well. Outside of singing, Dale is a pianist, bassoonist, and an amateur violinist. He also enjoys costume design and construction. He dabbles in various theatre tech work including lighting, set building and design, set painting, mixing sound, and more. When Dale isn’t doing theatre, he spending time bowling, hiking, and camping with his partner, Aaron.

Krisha Doocy-Fuchs grew up around theater and performing, she was in her first show before she was even born. It was a natural transition into theater during highschool and college. Krisha found her place behind the scenes and has been Stage Managing ever since. Krisha moved to Pagosa eight years ago with her husband and two doggies. Since then her family has grown to include a bright and energetic daughter. Krisha's husband is also involved in theater locally as a sound designer. When not behind the stage you can find her camping in the woods with her family and doggies! This is Krisha’s second show with Curtains Up Pagosa, but she hopes it to be the first of many.

Aaron Bishop, a local of the Farmington NM area has been working in professional theatre for the past 10 years. Filling the role as artistic director, technical director, musical director, and performing onstage he quickly found home in the theatre and his lifelong passion within the arts began. During his time as director of the Heather McGaughey Children's, and Teen Voices Theatre productions he had the honor to direct such shows as Into the Woods, Peter Pan Jr, and Annie. After recently serving several years as artistic director for The Polar Express Train Ride for Warner Brothers Inc. in partnership with D&SNGRR, Mr. Bishop found it refreshing to find the hearts behind Curtains Up Pagosa and couldn’t be happier to join the family. Locally, Aarons work has been seen on stage as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Pinnochio (Shrek The Musical), Narrator (The Rocky Horror Show), Caveman Ancestor (Addams Family), Gavin (Footloose), Greaser/Dance Ensemble in Grease, and Lighting Design for 16 additional productions. Outside of theatre Aaron spends his time going on adventures with his best friends Aria & Alto, and Harmony (His Dogs), and his partner Dale.

I have been dancing on stage since the age of 3. I am a professional ball room dancer and I have competed in many styles of ballroom dance. I have also been a teacher in Pagosa Springs since 2015. I have been teaching dance at Pagosa Springs Dance Academy since 2021.

Casey Rumberger took her first dance class in high school and has been dancing ever since. She earned her BA in Dance Performance & Choreography from San Francisco State University focusing on Modern, Afro- Haitian, Jazz, Improvisation, and Ballet techniques. In more recent years she studied samba and aerial dance. Her modern, samba, jazz, and aerial choreography has been shown in San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, OR, and here in Pagosa Springs. Casey is so happy to be part of such an artistic community here in Pagosa, and is thrilled to be a judge tonight for the Follies!

Music is one of the great joys in my life. I play the violin and have enjoyed playing for Curtains Up shows as well as the High School’s Spring Musicals since moving to Pagosa Springs in 2007. I am a member of the Night Song Trio along with Sally Neel, piano, and Jessica Peterson on flute. I was one of the founding board members of the Pagosa Springs Community Band and served as their president for over 5 years. I also enjoy singing with the Pagosa Springs Community Choir and currently serve on their board. Recently, I have joined the music department at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. I began playing the violin at age 9 studying privately through school and playing in the Tulsa Jr. Symphony in my high school years. I look forward to judging this year’s Curtains Up February Follies. Let the show begin!