Get to know us!
Kevin J. Kearins
Kevin J. Kearins, Producer and Artistic Director since 1982. He has produced more than 75 Mainstage and over 100 children's theatre productions in the Tri-state area. He also has implemented a successful after school theatre program in dozens of schools throughout Westchester County. He has had extensive training, both nationally and in Europe, in all aspects of Voice, Theatre, and Arts Administration. Mr. Kearins holds a Bachelors and Masters in Education/Theatre and is a member of SSDC (the professional national union of Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers.)
Stephanie Colon
Stephanie has been performing with KJK since the summer of 2003 and has been a staff member since 2013. Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Hartford where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education. She also obtained a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Saint Joseph's. Stephanie was the recipient of KJK’s Youth Leader Award in 2019. She now teaches 3rd grade at an Arts Integration Magnet School and directs their musical program in Waterbury, Connecticut but still continues to come back to her home away from home, KJK Theatre Camp.
Jordan Singer
Jordan Singer, a NY based actor, director, teacher and choreographer, is thrilled to be entering his 4th year on the KJK team! When not on the phone with Kevin, Jordan spends his time running the theater program at schools all around Westchester County.
Although his performing career has come to an end, acclaimed Tony Award watcher, Jordan can still be seen on Broadway in the audience of his favorite shows. Jordan, was also chosen to be a featured soloist at his 26th Karaoke Birthday Party.
Favorite roles include: Flower (The Tales of Hans Christian Anderson), Chef #2 (Hello Dolly), and Music Director (Annie Jr.)
Sami Canziani
Sami Canziani has been involved with KJK Productions since 2008! She performed until 2017 when she began working in both the schools and at camp and she adores her KJK family. Currently she lives, works, and goes to school in New York City. While studying to be an art teacher, she works at PS87 William T Sherman Elementary School as a teachers assistant.
Jayden Hernandez
Jayden has been attending KJK since 2015 after his 5th grade production of “Sound of Music”. Ever since then, he has been a part of countless KJK shows and joined their camp staff in 2019. Jayden has been performing since 2014 and some of his favorite roles include Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), Kurt (Heathers: School Edition), Officer Lockstock (Urinetown), and Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors). Besides his photography/video editing business, Jayden is also continuing his education at Hunter College in New York City. Jayden loves returning to his KJK family every year and can’t wait to make more memories each year with some new and old friends!
Brianna Ferra
Brianna has been attending KJK since 2015 and has been a staff member since 2019. Some feature roles she’s played have been Sandra in “All Shook Up”, Tanya in “Mamma Mia”, Isir in “Aladdin”, and Tracy in “Hairspray”. She’ll be attending Manhattanville to study Elementary Education in the fall. Brianna loves KJK because of how fun it is. She says: “KJK has such a warm and welcoming environment it feels like a second home. Every experience and memory that I’ve had from KJK are all great ones. KJK has given me confidence and a major love and appreciation for theater.”
Reece Emery
Reece Emery has been a proud member of the KJK Productions family since her very first Theatre Camp show, High School Musical, in 2016. Since then, she has performed in numerous KJK productions, and her love for performing has only grown. She is an alum of Putnam Valley High School, where she was actively involved in the theatre and music programs. Reece is currently training to earn her BFA in Acting for Theatre, Film & Television at Long Island University in Brooklyn. She is passionate about inspiring and educating young performers and loves having the opportunity to help cultivate the magic with KJK!
Jackie Gameiro
Jackie Gameiro has been a member of the KJK family since 2016 and has been a staff member since 2020. She performed onstage for a few years before she began working on the stage crew side of productions both at KJK and through her school’s programs. She is an alum of Putnam Valley High School and she is currently continuing her education at the University of Delaware where she is on track to obtain a Bachelor’s degree of Science of Nursing. She absolutely adores the KJK family and loves to be a part of the magic!
Parker Rosenbaum
Parker has fallen in love with KJK ever since their first show as a camper in 2018! In 2021, Parker joined the KJK staff as a counselor, arts and crafts teacher, and sound manager. They also worked with KJK at Van Cortlandtville Elementary School in 2022.
Parker is currently a student at Hofstra University where they are studying psychology. Besides psychology, they have a passion for theater and have performed as a cast member for numerous productions.
Parker can’t wait to get started for this season of KJK! They adore this company and especially the kids. They love getting to make special memories for the next generation of talented performers.
Nick Tinger
Very excited and happy to be working with KJK, Nick Tinger is a Musical Director and Pianist. After graduating from Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers and completing 2 years at Berklee College of Music, COVID and the pandemic sent him home to seek out new opportunities. He started work at a restaurant in Yorktown Heights where he met Kevin Kearins one night and was asked to start his new journey with KJK. He played as a cocktail pianist at Traveler’s Rest during his Junior and Senior year of High School and has played in shows, such as: Cinderella (2016), Sister Act (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2016), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2017), The Addams Family (2018), Ragtime (2018), Into the Woods (2019), and more. He is also a pianist for the St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights.
Joaquin Martinez
Joaquin Martinez started as a camper at KJK in 2012 and has been a camp staff member since 2022. Being at KJK for almost 13 years has been some of Joaquin’s most fond memories, both on and off stage. Currently, Joaquin is studying music education at the Crane School of Music with a concentration in saxophone. Joaquin loves working as a counselor and is super excited for the coming summer!
Morgan Sheehan
Morgan Sheehan (she/her) is so excited to be a part of the KJK team! Morgan is a performer, choreographer, and teaching artist based in CT/NYC. Previously a pre-professional ballet dancer with BalletMet’s company, Morgan received her BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee in 2021. Most recently, Morgan was seen as Lise Dassin in An American in Paris, which has quickly become one of her favorite performing credits. Before that, she spent over a year in South Korea with English Musicals Korea, creating, choreographing, and performing in original musicals to aid in ESL learning for students and families. Additional credits include: Betty Haynes (White Christmas), Lisa (Mamma Mia!), Pippin, Bonnie & Clyde, and Carousel. Morgan is thrilled to get the chance to help teach the next generation of theatre artists!
