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.
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.
Hayley Craane
Hayley Craane has been a proud member of KJK since 2015 and has appeared in countless productions over the years. In 2021 she joined the camp staff and now is seen as one of the choreographers. She plans to continue her passion for performing as she pursues a BFA in Musical Theatre at the University at Buffalo. She’s excited for another incredible summer filled with dancing, fun, and teamwork as we all come together to put on more amazing shows!
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.
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!
Gabrielle McCormack
Gabrielle McCormack is thrilled to be working with KJK Productions! Ms. McCormack is a Connecticut state-certified music educator and professional vocalist with teaching experience across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Growing up in Western New York, she participated in numerous local theater camps, MTI programs, and Camp Broadway, fostering her lifelong passion for musical theater and performance.
Ms. McCormack holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor of Music double major in Music Education and Vocal Performance from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. One of her greatest joys as an educator is helping students bring a production to life and creating meaningful performance experiences through musical theater.
Cameron Franke
Cameron Franke has been a lifelong contributor to the arts. After performing in musicals and choirs through grade school, he went on to study Musical Theatre at SUNY Geneseo’s Department of Music & Musical Theatre. There he received training in Acting, Voice and performed in many MainStage productions. He also appeared in the ensemble of “A Christmas Carol” at Geva Theatre Center for two seasons. Since earning his undergraduate degree, Cameron is now a Theater Instructor at Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts in Newburgh, NY. There he teaches students grades K-12 in all aspects of Theatre and performance. There he has found his passion for arts education and looks forward to sharing it with KJK!
