West Arts Productions
Keeping the arts alive in our community!!
Edward (Ed) brings with him over 25 years’ experience in musical theatre and has been involved in over 50 musical theater productions throughout Orange County and the Long Beach area. His love of theater began at age 12 when he was casted in Alice in Wonderland, Stacey Middle School’s first drama show. Returning in 2005, he has expanded the program from a middle school drama club to a year-round musical theatre production for kids of all ages. His favorite musicals include: Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, Wicked, and The Wiz. Teaching kids the joy of theatre is at the heart of his work. He shares his love of the arts with the kids and the young at heart, giving them a positive experience while teaching respect and responsibility.
"Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened" -Dr. Seuss
Student Staff - Alison Davis
Isabel is in her seventh year performing with West Arts. She was introduced to this program through the ESP summer camp and fell in love with musical theater and performing. She has been involved in 16 productions and thus is excited to give back to the program by being a staff member. Isabel’s favorite musicals consist of: The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and Chicago. Isabel has been inspired by her fellow cast mates over the years, and she looks forward to assisting future students in developing their singing, acting, and dancing skills. She believes that practice, dedication, and passion for what you do will open many doors. One of her favorite quote is “A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others.” –The Wizard of Oz
Abbie fell in love with performing at the age of 10 where she started out as a dancer, primarily in ballet. Her love of performing grew into other areas including acting and singing, and even more into the production side (behind the scenes) of theatre. Her favorite musicals include: Heathers, Waitress, Come from Away, Hello Dolly, and The Addams Family. She is currently majoring in child development at Golden West College and works as a nanny. Abbie hopes that the performers not only develop a deeper love for theatre and performing but learn responsibility and commitment to something that they all have their part in creating. "The sun was rising behind her now; she could feel the heat on her back, and it gave her courage." -The Princess Bride
Aaron Al-Imam is a Music Education Major from Vanguard University and grew up in Orange County, CA. Aaron is a private piano and vocal coach and has also music directed many musicals over the past 14 years such as, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Godspell, Hairspray, Urinetown, High School Musical JR, Shrek JR, Little Mermaid JR, and Joseph. Aaron has played the lead roles of Jesus in Godspell, Joseph in Joseph, Dan in Next to Normal, and Motel in Fiddler. He has also been in Man of La Mancha, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miserable and All Shook Up. "We're better together" -Aaron
Student Staff- Isabel Lesser
Program and Show Director - Edward Muñoz
Student Staff- Alexa Hartenberg-Miller
Music Director Seussical- Arvi Lapuz
Alexa has been performing with West Arts for over five years. She found WAP when she was in third grade by a flyer that was handed out in class and her first show was Alice in Wonderland. With her experience on stage, she has learned to grow fond of the character she plays, and soon can’t wait to be on staff and to be able to help all of her fellow cast members. Alexa’s favorite musicals are Wicked, Legally Blonde, Grease, Dear Evan Hansen, Footloose, and Rent. She can’t wait to help out her cast members more and to help them realize their passion for performing. Through all her hard work, she has made some of her life long best friends and the performing arts has taught her to take risks because you only live once. A quote Alexa lives by is “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” -Les Brown
Music Director Main Stage - Aaron Al Imam
Alison has been performing with WAP for over six years. She was introduced to the program when Ed came to her school and invited her to join. Her love and passion for musical theater shows through her performances and she cannot wait to help out on staff. Her favorite musicals are Wicked, Legally Blonde, and Anastasia. Alison hopes to influence her castmates and help them express their passion of the performing arts through their performance as well. “You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss
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Children's Theatre and Mainstage Staff
Arvi is a music educator currently living in Long Beach. She recently received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Arvi is an independent vocal and instrumental instructor with a large background in classical vocal performance, choral conducting, and musical theater. In addition to her passion for teaching, Arvi is no stranger to the stage. She has been in over 25 theater productions including dramatic plays, farce, and musical theater. Some of her most recent and favorite roles include playing Peter in Peter Pan and Heidi in Title of Show. "Give music your good, your bad, and your ugly. And then watch in return something beautiful" -Arvi
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Admin Director Seussical - Abbie Murray