Disney's The Little Mermaid Creative

Producer, Director, Vocal Coach
Aimee deBerjeoisAimee deBerjeois is in her 27th year of teaching music and directing in the ESM Central School District. 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 received the TANYS highest designation for Outstanding Production and Direction for Singin’ in the Rain (2024). She received TANYS awards for Excellence in Production and Direction for Anastasia: The Musical (2025), Disney’s High School Musical (2023), and Adams Family (2022). 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!

Choreographer
Caira Cramer- WalterCaira Cramer-Walter, a Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) nominee for choreographer of the year, has 39 years of dance experience. She has numerous awards from Theater Association of New York (TANYS) including excellence in choreography for Singing in the Rain here at ESM's Spartan Stage. 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 also 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.

Assistant Director & Stage Manager
Hannah CaccamoIntroducing Hannah Caccamo, the Assistant Vocal Coach and Stage Manager for Spartan Stage's 2025 production, "Anastasia: The Musical." 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.) Folloeing 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 Vocal Coach and Stage Manager for "Anastasia: The Musical," 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.

Technical Director & Lighting designer
Todd Durantini Jr.Todd has been with Spartan Stage for 7 years now and has done everything onstage and off. When he was in high school he played major roles in Spartan Stage Productions such as Del Delmanico in “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” and Danny Zuko in “Grease”. Todd graduated in 2022 and is now on the professional staff for our shows and has won several Awards for his Design and execution of technical theatre. Todd is the leader for our technical side of shows. For this show Todd had a big hand in designing our set, fully designed the lighting, and created the sound effects heard within the show. It is a big undertaking for Todd and it starts long before auditions are even thought of, but he truly loves the challenges that get thrown his way. Todd is not only involved with Spartan Stage, but he is also involved with Spartan Stage Jr., most elementary shows, and even outside youth theatre organizations. Todd teaches students starting at the elementary level how sound and lighting are added to a show to make them come alive. By the end, all students ranging from 4th grade up to 12th are fully operating equipment on their own to put on a show. Todd is currently at Suny Oswego after graduating in 2024 from OCC and is studying Broadcast Media Communications. He is set to graduate in the spring of 2026.

Sound Engineer
Steve Caccamo
Pit Conductor
Chuck Penfield
Program Editor
Abby Fero