Maureen Cavanaugh Kastl began her professional career at the age of 18 when she earned her Equity card in the “Unsinkable Molly Brown.”  Many musicals followed, “Kiss Me Kate,” “Guys and Dolls,” “West Side Story,” and Promises, Promises.”  At the age of 20 she was asked to stage the Bus and Truck company of “Promises, Promises” in Michael Bennett’s absence (Produced by David Merrick.) 

Her talent for choreography and direction took her down the path of Industrial Producer.  She and her husband Paul formed Fourmost Productions and produced Industrial Musical Shows for Kinney Shoes, John Deere, and Lady Footlocker  to name only a few.  In 1989 she and her husband started the Broadway Bound Workshop and the rest is history.  Maureen has written, directed, and choreographed 16 original musicals.  Her version of the “Snow Queen” was named one of the top 10 new musicals in the International “Musical of the Year” contest in 1996.  As the director of “Broadway Bound” she brings a wealth of experience, wisdom, and love to all her students.

Alanna  Espinal is 19 years old and has been dancing for 17 years. She is trained in all stage styles including ballet, jazz, tap, pointed acrobatics, commercial hip hop  and many more. Alanna is currently under a full scholarship and just completed her first year as a BFA Dance Major at Rutgers Newbrunswick. About a year ago Alanna opened up her own dance company where she has the freedom to explore and enhance her teaching skills. Alanna  has worked with and taught people ranging from ages 3-30 years old, and one she hopes to open up her own dance studio!

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Adam Kastl began his professional dancing career at 17 when he was cast as a featured dancer in an Allen Alberts production of, "The American Beat" in Hershey Park PA.  From then on he began touring nationally and regionally with shows that include, "The Wizard of Oz," 42nd St," and "Crazy for You."  Despite dancing Adam has been seen on TV in many commercials and various ABC productions including "The View."  Most recently Adam starred in "Affectations" off Broadway in NYC.

Dahiana Payano always loved to dance since the moment she learned to walk.  She began to train at the age of 8 years old when she took her first Jazz class.  As the years went on her passion for dance flourished and she began to train in Tap, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical and Musical Theater.  She graduated from Passaic County Technical Institute with a concentration in Performing Arts and began her college career at Montclair State University as a Dance Education Major.  There she was introduced to Graham, Hoton, and Limon technique.  Now she studies at Bergen Community College as an Education major and is thrilled to be teaching at Broadway Bound.

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     John Schmidt received his Bachelor's of Music Education with a concentration in Voice from Nyack College in NY and his Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Caldwell College in NJ.  He received his Vocal Training under Esther Hinds, renowned Metropolitan Opera singer and Broadway performer, Dana Talley, and Terrance Kennedy.

     He has performed ensemble and solo work in Venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tulley Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, New York City Opera House, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and has sung with Choirs throughout Germany, Poland, Holland, Canada and across the United States.  He is the former Director of Music at the Brookdale Baptist Church in Bloomfielf, NJ, is active in his Church Music Ministry, and sings at many churches throughout North Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Professional Profile: Versatile soprano Victoria Slome, a graduate of the Royal College of Music (RCM), possesses a well-rounded musical background marked by academic achievements and diverse performance experiences. Acknowledged as an RCM Prize Winner and Scholar, she has also been honored as a recipient of the Leverhulme Postgraduate Scholarship. Her achievements include awards from competitions such as the Lies Askonas in London (May 2016) and the Open Music Competition in Sochi, Russia (November 2014)