ABOUT US

DIRECTORS

Catherine Riedel, (Co-Director) (Improv, Yoga)
Has taught acting, comedy and movement to children and adults for the past 20 years. She has produced and performed off-Broadway plays and served as artistic director for theatre companies in New York City and the Hudson valley. Catherine is also a professional choreographer and a certified yoga instructor. Catherine’s undergraduate degree is in Dance and she has studied acting at the Herbert Berghof Studio and The Acting Studio, both in New York City.

Myrlin Valerio, (Co-Director) (Improv, Directing)
Is a theatrical director and instructor who has worked with children and adults teaching drama and comedy for over 15 years. She is a professionally trained actress who has performed with Regional and Off-Off Broadway companies. Her written material has been performed by stand up comedians and theatrical companies. Myrlin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Croton Academy of Arts, located in Westchester County, New York, provides unique programs for children, teens, and adults that foster creativity, communication, self-awareness, confidence, and social interaction.