Leadership & Faculty

Keri Burman Castro

President & Co-Founder

Acting & Voice Instructor
Theatre Director
Member of Actor's Equity
National Association of Teachers of Singing

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Daniel Evan Castro

Vice President & Co-Founder

Voice Instructor
Music Director
Member of Actor's Equity
National Association of Teachers of Singing

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Jessica Cretors

Faculty & Creative

Voice & Piano Instructor
Theatre Director

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Victoria Tiller

Faculty

Voice & Piano Instructor

Alex Fine

Faculty

Guitar & Bass Instructor

Amanda C. Ruhl

Faculty & Creative

Dance Instructor
Choreographer

Keri Castro is the President and Co-Founder of Playact Theatre and has spent more than a decade creating meaningful performance and training opportunities for young artists across Northwest Indiana. An Actors’ Equity Association member and theatre director, Keri holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Directing and brings both professional experience and a strong educational foundation to her work with all performers.

Keri has directed numerous productions for both Playact Theatre and Valparaiso University, including Hadestown: Teen Edition, Shrek: The Musical, and Tuck Everlasting: Theatre for Young Audiences. Her rehearsal process emphasizes ensemble storytelling, thoughtful character work, and helping students build confidence while developing strong artistic discipline.

In addition to directing, Keri is passionate about creating a supportive creative community where young performers can grow not only in their craft, but also in leadership, collaboration, and confidence both on and off the stage.

Leadership & Faculty

Keri Burman Castro

Daniel Evan Castro

Jessica Cretors

Victoria Tiller

Alex Fine

Amanda C. Ruhl

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