Staff
Permanent Staff
KFAD is looking to hire a Full-Time Executive Director in 2025. If you would like to apply, please send a resume to info@kfad608.com
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Executive Director
Rachel Pariseau is a private music teacher and professional musician in Beloit, Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Piano from Brigham Young University - Idaho, a Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano from Illinois State University, and a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from Austin Peay State University. She has spent many years working with vocalists as a vocal coach in both classical and theatrical music, and has accompanied for various choirs and musicals throughout her graduate degrees and beyond. She is currently choir director and youth music director for her church.
Rachel Pariseau
Music Director
Seasonal & Production Staff
Tara Maenner
The Wizard of Oz
Show Director
Hello KFAD! My name is Tara Maenner and I am happy to be the new director of your next production “The Wizard of Oz”! I have been a teacher of Vocal music and Drama for 29 years in the School District of Janesville and have always loved the theatre. I was even a professional actress before I was a teacher! I look forward to working with all of you soon.
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Xane Terrell
The Wizard of Oz
Assistant Director
Xane’s journey with KFAD began in Into the Woods, where he played one of his very first roles (both the Wolf and a Prince!). He went on to wow audiences as Scar in The Lion King, Monsieur Le’Darque in Beauty and the Beast, and Troy Bolton in High School Musical. After aging out of youth productions, he stayed involved by building and painting sets and working behind the scenes as a grip. Now serving as an Assistant Director for The Wizard of Oz, Xane brings a performer’s perspective and hands-on production know-how to guide KFAD’s next generation of talent. He’s passionate about helping kids discover their own creative spark and the magic of theater.
Leilani Schaller
Camps, Workshops, & Classes
Acting Instructor
Leilani Schaller is a senior at Beloit College studying theatre, education, and English. She recently studied abroad at Goldsmiths University in London, taking multiple courses on various aspects of theatre and performance during her time there. After finishing her studies at Beloit College, she plans on becoming a teacher. She has acted in many musicals and plays throughout her high school and college career, in roles such as Alice Beineke in "The Addams Family Musical," Elinor Dashwood in "Sense and Sensibility," and Jennifer McClintock in "The Book Club Play." Leilani directed both Willy Wonka Jr. & Matilda Jr. for KFAD as well as several summer camp classes.
Karly Swords
Camps, Workshops, & Classes
Acting Instructor
Karlyn is a recent graduate of Rockford University with a B.F.A. in Acting/Directing. Since graduating in May she is in the process of finishing her graduate degree in teaching. Her recent work consists of MOMologues 2: Back to School (Lynette), The Good Doctor (Mistress, Old Lady, Peasant), Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Frances), God of Carnage (Veronica Novak), The Effects of Gamma Rays in Man-in-the-Marigolds (Janice Vickery), Candide ( Ensemble), and Richard III (Ensemble). In her directing credits include Dear Edwina Jr. at Stage 212 as well as other tech theatre credits such as stage manager for a children’s theatre in her hometown, Ottawa IL. She now works as a costume shop manager for Rockford University.
Danielle Lang
Camps, Workshops, & Classes
Assistant Instructor
Danielle is a regular performer for kfad and has been part of six productions so far. She is 16 and is very excited to continue doing so much with kfad.
Lucy Parlapiano
Camps, Workshops, & Classes
Acting Instructor
Lucy has previously directed at various locations in Rockford, IL. Lucy assistant directed KFAD's production of Seussical: The Musical, Lion King Jr., High School Musical and Frozen. In addition, she has been heavily involved with summer camp and outreach programs, serving in leadership roles.