At Worklight, we nurture an all hands on deck environment. We strive to create theater that is professional, inclusive, creative, and most importantly...FUN!!
JENNIFER BRASUELL
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Director & Choreographer
Directing and choreographing since the age of 14, Jennifer has worked in musical theatre, film, and television. Touring throughout the United States, France and Japan, she has worked for companies such as Disney, FOX, and Universal Studios. Jennifer has performed along side Jason Alexander, Neil Patrick Harris, Paula Abdul, and Conan O’Brien, all while gaining vast professional knowledge and experience. This, combined with her passion for the arts, has aided her in teaching students of all ages and skill levels for the past two decades. In addition to the arts, she is fluent in American Sign Language, and is an interpreter in the theater and film / tv industry. She has a dog for a sidekick, named Dino, who always sticks his tongue out and is ready to lend a paw, when needed. Jennifer has a passion for storytelling and endeavors to create a safe space where children can discover the joys of theater, learn to grow, and develop skills that will aide them, not only in their creative development, but also in their future lives.
Certifications:
Mandated
Reporter
Bloodborne
Pathogens
Renewal
5/24/25
CPR
First Aid
DINO PETE BRASUELL
WORKLIGHT THEATER DOG
Jennifer and Dino met in NYC back in 2014. Jennifer just popped into the shelter one day to say hello to the pups, saw Dino and said, "Dude, your tongue's out." And from there, their journey began.
Immediately, Dino joined Jennifer at dance rehearsals, and flying back and forth from LA to NY for various jobs, as they were bi-coastal at the time. Eventually, the two remained in LA for work. Jennifer returned to school and entered into a sign language interpreter program. Dino met many new friends in the Deaf community, and earned his very own name sign. (His name sign reflected his tongue always being out). During this time, he still assisted Jennifer with directing and choreography, giving his two cents on what he thought was a good idea or not.
Entering 2020, he was a large part of the online musical youth theater courses Jennifer taught. Even making appearances in the short films the kids did.
Worklight was launched the summer of 2023. Dino has been a part of every aspect of developing Worklight and producing its first show and all shows thereafter. From the late nights preparing and planning, to long walks brainstorming, time in front of a mirror coming up with choreography, visiting theaters and dance studios, getting programs printed, supervising rehearsals and backstage with the kids, and even had a couple characters in shows based off of him. Dino has been a large part of the foundation of Worklight.
Dino, the Worklight Theater Dog, welcomes you!
STEVE HOLLIS
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Steve is a professional pianist, music educator, choral director, and conductor.
He is the sole educator and owner of the Steve Hollis Music Studio offering professional instruction in piano, voice, and vocal coaching. He is an accomplished professional pianist and music director, with local and international experience in a variety of professional music groups and venues, including performances with many top-name musicians and entertainers. Steve has been an elementary music teacher for the past 30 years and has been a music director and co-producer of over 40 Broadway musical productions performed in an after-school program with elementary, middle, and high school students. Stevehollismusic.com