Tom moved to Kauai a little over a year ago and is delighted to join the vibrant, active HCT community here. A newcomer to Kauai, but not theater, Tom has spent the last 50+ years directing, acting, teaching/coaching, and, most recently writing (Acting: A Field Guide to the Craft is currently being edited and will be available soon). As a director, Tom has tackled everything from The Drowsy Chaperone, The Producers, Sweeney Todd and Rent to Much Ado About Nothing and Twelfth Night. Tom believes that a director, in addition to having organizational skills and vision, has to become conversant with all of the disciplines needed for an When it comes to teaching and coaching, Tom’s philosophy is simple: “Art” is a lightning strike. “Craft” is the lightning rod you can make of yourself that directs and controls that inspiration in the service of storytelling. For the last 15 years Tom has taught privately as well in P.AC.’s and Regionally for the Paper Mill Playhouse public outreach series. Additionally, Tom has served as an Artistic Consultant to The Holmdel Theatre Company, whose mission includes the encouragement and development of the next generation of Theatre Artists. More details can be found at https://tomfrascatore.com/

Nina, who grew up on Kauai, is a pianist, composer and conductor. When she graduated from UH-Manoa with a degree in music a million years ago, she had no idea that she would get pulled into musical theater. Nina has served as the musical director for many HCT shows! Most recently, she served as the musical director for HCT's "Once on This Island, Jr." She is very happy to be returning this summer for the production of "Disney's Finding Nemo JR." It’s no secret to her friends and family that she loves to procrastinate by cooking and baking.

Tiffany loves musical theater. She studied both dance and social sciences at the University of Hawaii, and after graduation, she moved to Florida. Tiffany spent over 5 years working and performing at the Lake Worth Playhouse, a popular community theater in South Florida. After Florida, Tiffany lived in Portugal for 4 years before making her way back to Hawaii. In the summer of 2019, back from Europe, Tiffany worked at a children’s performance arts camp in Vermont. Tiffany was the Keiki director for HCTs summer stars of 2022, and she currently works as an art teacher at Kapa’a elementary school and teaches yoga. Tiffany knows theatre can be a powerful healing outlet for both children and adults. She is very excited to bring her love of theater to Summer Stars!

Born and raised on Kauai, Isaac started doing community theater at eight years old in HCT’s Summer Stars production of Bugsy Malone Jr in 2012. Isaac has been involved in Theater on Kauai ever since. He has acted in numerous shows, stage-managed, been on stage crew, and also edited video clips for HCT. Some of his favorite shows are “Matilda”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “Legally Blonde the Musical”. Isaac is currently studying Journalism, Music, and Theater at the University of Oregon. Isaac has stage managed for summer stars the past two years and is ecstatic to be back again.

Daniel first got involved in theater during high school, where he acted and did sound and lighting tech for yearly musical productions. He has spent the last two decades working in sound and IT jobs in other fields, but he is very thankful that his children got him back into the theater to work on HCT’s "Seussical" last year, and he cannot wait to help make this year’s Summer Stars another magical experience!

Steve has had the good fortune of being involved with HCT for 18 years. He has appeared on stage in several HCT productions but most often works behind the scenes on technical aspects of the shows. He served on the Hawaii Children's Theater Board of Directors for seven years; two years as the Board President. Summer Stars is his favorite HCT program and he is excited to be working with this year's talented production team!