MEET OUR TEAM

BRYELLE BURGUS

Bryelle Burgus is a passionate multidisciplinary artist and musical theatre nerd. A director with a background in design, playwriting, and choreography, she is a multifaceted, knowledgable, and enthusiastic leader who uses this understanding to foster strong collaboration between all elements of production and an environment of teamwork and support. She had directed, choreographed, and designed over thirty musical productions. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College (Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies: Arts, double minor in Playwriting and Arts Management) and holds an MFA (Theatre) from Sarah Lawrence College.
www.bryelleburgus.com

Tammy Burgus is a theatre lover, educator, and proud Navy veteran who has spent over two decades bringing theatre to life. The former Program Director (2016-2021) and Producer (2009 - 2014) of Panas Players, the resident theater company of Walter Panas High School, she has produced, managed and / or assistant designed over twenty musicals / plays, and countless special events. As the unofficial event planner of the high school, she was the co-creator and production manager of Mr. Panas (the senior class fundraiser which ran for 10 years and was the largest school wide community event) and sought after prom decorator, and assisted classes/administration with financial goals and community outreach within the school population. She is builder of community, knowledge, and teamwork, and is currently the Director of Operations for J Sports Academy and the Director of Teen Volunteerism at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown, NY.

Susannah is a Lighting & Production Manager based in Westchester, NY. From a young age, Susannah fell in love with theatre for its perfect mix of collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, technical skill, and community, and spent most of her school years actively involved in drama club, community theatre, and professional training. She received her B.F.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in Theatre Design / Technology with a focus in Lighting Design, and following her studies moved to NYC in 2014. She has freelanced extensively as a Lighting Designer, Electrician, and Technical Lead in theatre, events, and concerts, and served as the Production Electrician at the McKittrick Hotel (home of Sleep No More, long running immersive experience). During her time at the Hotel, she fell in love with immersive theatre and project / team management, inspiring her to pursue Production Management when theatres reopened in 2021. She is thrilled to be working with Overture Arts in their inaugural season, and to play and work with this fabulous team!

Jen Martin is the Administrative Assistant of Overture Arts and is on a mission to inspire others through a creative lens. As a former member of Panas Players, she was motivated to create, strived to learn, and thrived in the loving community that was generated by Bryelle and Tammy. Through being a cast member, a dance captain, and a member of the executive board, Jen was able to find her calling and, more importantly, her home, her safe space. With the knowledge she carried from Panas Players, she took that to Wagner College, where she enforced the “better together” environment in all the extracurriculars she was a part of: President of Alpha Mu Theta (Honor Society of Arts Administration), Vice President of the Wagner Campus Activities Board, Secretary of the Nicolais School of Business Brand Ambassadors, and Senator of the Student Government Association. Jen holds a BS in Arts Administration with a minor in Psychology and is currently pursuing a MA in Entrepreneurship in the Arts at SUNY Purchase.

Sabrina Rocco, a true artist at heart, has immersed herself in various forms of artistic expression from a young age. She’s ventured into the realm of performing arts, seamlessly transitioning from the stage to working backstage thanks to the work of Bryelle and Tammy through Panas Players. Currently pursuing her degree in Education, she has become an integral part of Iona's artistic community, notably as the lighting coordinator for the Black Student Union (BSU) experience and a dedicated costume crew member of the university's resident theatre company. She hopes to bring her creative passion to new generations as a future educator. Sabrina's artistic journey doesn't stop at traditional theatre roles; she is also expanding her skills into new mediums such as photography and videography through Overture Arts. Her passion lies in capturing the essence of theater-making and showcasing the intricate behind-the-scenes process of building not only a theatre company, but building a theatre community.

PRESIDENT
Tammy Burgus

VICE PRESIDENT
Jeanne Shea

SECRETARY
Theresa Incardona

TREASURER
Jessica Burgus

MEMBERS
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