Our Staff
Melanie Lamoureux
Director, Music Director, Producer
melanie@bamtheatre.com
Melanie Lamoureux, 22, is one of the youngest
experienced directors and producers in
Chicago. Having started BAMtheatre at the
age of 13, she has directed many
broadway-acclaimed shows including: Fame,
Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, Cinderella, The
Wizard of Oz and Seussical.
An accomplished performer, Melanie has had
significant roles in many Chicago and Toronto
Director, Music Director, Producer
melanie@bamtheatre.com
Melanie Lamoureux, 22, is one of the youngest
experienced directors and producers in
Chicago. Having started BAMtheatre at the
age of 13, she has directed many
broadway-acclaimed shows including: Fame,
Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, Cinderella, The
Wizard of Oz and Seussical.
An accomplished performer, Melanie has had
significant roles in many Chicago and Toronto
area productions: Urinetown (Hope), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Little
Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Cinderella
(Cinderella), Crazy for You (Irene), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Hello
Dolly (Irene), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Footloose (Rusty),
American Girls (Felicity), Working (Newsboy), and many others.
This past spring, Melanie graduated from the University of Toronto with
a degree in Music Education. During the 2008/09 academic year, Melanie
spent her spare time as the assistant conductor for the Hart House
Chorus at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is pursuing her
Masters of Music degree at the Boston Conservatory studying Musical
Theatre.
Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Cinderella
(Cinderella), Crazy for You (Irene), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Hello
Dolly (Irene), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Footloose (Rusty),
American Girls (Felicity), Working (Newsboy), and many others.
This past spring, Melanie graduated from the University of Toronto with
a degree in Music Education. During the 2008/09 academic year, Melanie
spent her spare time as the assistant conductor for the Hart House
Chorus at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is pursuing her
Masters of Music degree at the Boston Conservatory studying Musical
Theatre.
Lucy Richert
"Broadway Babies" Director
Lucy's experience includes establishing, directing
and choreographing the Hinsdale Central Show
Choir. Lucy, 23, has also choreographed many
children's groups and taught at the Academy of
Music + Art and Rising Stars.
Along with performing in Footloose and Hello Dolly
as a dancer, Lucy has performed in such shows as
How to Eat Like A Child (Andrea), Les Belles
Soeurs (Des-Neiges Verette), Daisy Pulls it Off
"Broadway Babies" Director
Lucy's experience includes establishing, directing
and choreographing the Hinsdale Central Show
Choir. Lucy, 23, has also choreographed many
children's groups and taught at the Academy of
Music + Art and Rising Stars.
Along with performing in Footloose and Hello Dolly
as a dancer, Lucy has performed in such shows as
How to Eat Like A Child (Andrea), Les Belles
Soeurs (Des-Neiges Verette), Daisy Pulls it Off
(Claire Beaumont), and The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales (Debbie Hall).
She was also a dancer in the US premiere cast of Elie Weissel's The Trial of
God.
Just finishing her undergraduate degree at Boston University, Lucy was in
many productions there including being a part of The Vagina Monologues.
She is the President of "Atena's Players" and an active member of Dance
Theatre Group. Lucy continues to study dance and voice both in Chicago and
in Boston, and is thrilled to be a part of the BAM family for another year.
She was also a dancer in the US premiere cast of Elie Weissel's The Trial of
God.
Just finishing her undergraduate degree at Boston University, Lucy was in
many productions there including being a part of The Vagina Monologues.
She is the President of "Atena's Players" and an active member of Dance
Theatre Group. Lucy continues to study dance and voice both in Chicago and
in Boston, and is thrilled to be a part of the BAM family for another year.
Van Collins
Choreographer
Van Collins is happy to be returning to BAM for
a second year. His unorthodox teaching technique
challenges and inspires to evoke the best artistic
environment in the studio. Van was awarded Best
Choreography from the Black Theatre Alliance
Awards for the piece he choreographed for Dance
Chicago 2000 entitled “3/5”. Van has danced with
such companies as Tyego Dance Company,
Anatomical Theatre, River North Dance
Company, American Danz Theatre, Farago Dance
Company, and the Joel Hall Dancers, where he
Choreographer
Van Collins is happy to be returning to BAM for
a second year. His unorthodox teaching technique
challenges and inspires to evoke the best artistic
environment in the studio. Van was awarded Best
Choreography from the Black Theatre Alliance
Awards for the piece he choreographed for Dance
Chicago 2000 entitled “3/5”. Van has danced with
such companies as Tyego Dance Company,
Anatomical Theatre, River North Dance
Company, American Danz Theatre, Farago Dance
Company, and the Joel Hall Dancers, where he
also held the position of Rehearsal Director. He has also performed and
directed the JHD outreach program D.I.A.L. (Dance Is A Language). In
April of 2002, Van founded his own company, RASA Dance Theatre. Besides
Van’s involvement with the dance community, he is also President and
Executive Director of Good Vibes Teen Prevention Theatre, founded in 1993
by legendary performer Ben Vereen. Van is also on staff at numerous
studios in Chicago and Milwaukee and teaches master classes throughout
the Midwest.
directed the JHD outreach program D.I.A.L. (Dance Is A Language). In
April of 2002, Van founded his own company, RASA Dance Theatre. Besides
Van’s involvement with the dance community, he is also President and
Executive Director of Good Vibes Teen Prevention Theatre, founded in 1993
by legendary performer Ben Vereen. Van is also on staff at numerous
studios in Chicago and Milwaukee and teaches master classes throughout
the Midwest.
Rebecca Woodle
Stage Manager
Rebecca Woodle is currently a senior at Illinois State
University studying Choral Music Education. While at
school she has participated in many different
ensembles including the Illinois State University
Concert Choir, Belle Voix (a Women's ensemble), and
Secondary Dominance (a women's a capella group).
She recently performed in the operetta The Merry
Widow as Sylviane. Throughout her life she has
performed in various plays and musicals in schools and
at the Children's Theater of Western Springs where
she took classes for 12 years. After graduating from
college Rebecca aspires to be an elementary school
music teacher. She is so excited to be involved in
another season of BAM!
Stage Manager
Rebecca Woodle is currently a senior at Illinois State
University studying Choral Music Education. While at
school she has participated in many different
ensembles including the Illinois State University
Concert Choir, Belle Voix (a Women's ensemble), and
Secondary Dominance (a women's a capella group).
She recently performed in the operetta The Merry
Widow as Sylviane. Throughout her life she has
performed in various plays and musicals in schools and
at the Children's Theater of Western Springs where
she took classes for 12 years. After graduating from
college Rebecca aspires to be an elementary school
music teacher. She is so excited to be involved in
another season of BAM!
Peter Bromann
Assistant Music Director
Peter comes from a diverse musical background having
started singing in choirs at a young age. His superb
piano skills have landed him many accompanying jobs
at various churches. He also works regularly with
singers, coaching them on musical style. During the
2008/09, Peter was an active member of the "Singing
Hooseirs" at IU.
Peter also has had a rich past filled with performing.
He played many roles throughout his four years at
Hinsdale Central including: Hello Dolly (Cornelius),
Seussical (Monkey), and Once on this Island. He also
has experience on the stages of the Hinsdale
Community Players, Oak Brook Academy,
Summerplace Theatre, and BAMtheatre.
Assistant Music Director
Peter comes from a diverse musical background having
started singing in choirs at a young age. His superb
piano skills have landed him many accompanying jobs
at various churches. He also works regularly with
singers, coaching them on musical style. During the
2008/09, Peter was an active member of the "Singing
Hooseirs" at IU.
Peter also has had a rich past filled with performing.
He played many roles throughout his four years at
Hinsdale Central including: Hello Dolly (Cornelius),
Seussical (Monkey), and Once on this Island. He also
has experience on the stages of the Hinsdale
Community Players, Oak Brook Academy,
Summerplace Theatre, and BAMtheatre.
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