Todd has been with Spartan Stage for 6 years now. This includes his time in the shows during his high school career with us, and for the past 2 years working on shows as professional staff. Todd has played major roles in Spartan Stage Productions such as Del Delmanico in “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” and Danny Zuko in “Grease”. As our Director of Technical Operations, he does a lot. In particular for this show he did Set Design, Lighting Design, Sound Engineering, and handled our flying set pieces. Todd specializes in lighting design having designed over 50 shows in the past 8 years. Todd works on almost all the shows within East Syracuse Minoa, teaching students the ins and outs of technical theater. We are thrilled to have him on board for Signing in the Rain.

Caira Cramer-Walter, a Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) nominee for choreographer of the year, has 39 years of dance experience. She grew up learning jazz and lyrical dance under the direction of Jody Lyn Bogardus in Oneida. During that time, she was also classically trained in Ballet by Joanne Rinaldo. She attended Le Moyne college where she became head choreographer of the Le Moyne student dance company. Since then she has choreographed musical theater shows for schools in the area and for the Talent Company. She has also choreographed various summer programs for Cazenovia College. She has had the honor of being on the judging panel of the talent showcase at The Great New York State Fair. She currently is the jazz instructor and competition team choreographer at Cazenovia School of Ballet in Cazenovia under the direction of Joanne Rinaldo. Her competition numbers routinely win 1st place and receive special judges’ awards. She is also a teacher for the East Syracuse Minoa school district where she teaches English at Pine Grove middle school. In addition to her teaching responsibilities at Pine Grove, Caira is the Ela department leader, and choreographs for the ESM high school musical, the cultural festival and the end of the year teacher flash-mob.

Aimee deBerjeois has been a music and choral teacher in the ESM school district for 25 years. During her years at ESM she directed, produced, vocal coached and even choreographed several plays, talent shows and musicals. She is an Ithaca College School of Music graduate who continues her education through membership in the following professional organizations: NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Conferences, NYSTEA (New York State Theater Education Association), and TANYS (Theater Association of New York State). She is an active member of ACDA which has allowed her to observe, work with, and sing for current composers and conductors, Francisco Nunez, Dr. Kevin Fenton, and Dr. Rollo Dilworth. Theatre has always been passion since her first musical, Annie, in 1987! She previously taught vocals and acting classes at the BDC Summer Theater Camps. She’d like to thank her entire family, Evan, Emma, Mom and Dad, and particularly her teammate and husband, Mike, for always supporting her and making it work for all of us to follow our passions!

Introducing Hannah Caccamo, the Assistant Director for Spartan Stage's 2024 production, "Singin' in the Rain." Hailing from East Syracuse, Hannah's love for musicals blossomed right at home, beginning at ESM where she actively participated in numerous productions, showcasing her talents both on and off the stage. Her favorite of which being the role of Donna in Mamma Mia (2019.) Her multifaceted abilities in singing, acting, and technical theater quickly distinguished her as a standout performer. Following her graduation from ESM in 2019, Hannah pursued her passion at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, earning a degree in music education. Now, as the Assistant Director for "Singin' in the Rain," Hannah brings a wealth of experience, hometown pride, and a deep appreciation for the arts to Spartan Stage's captivating production. Her journey from local stages to a formal music education underscores her dedication to the craft, and she is thrilled to contribute her expertise to the magic of musical storytelling in her community.