About Us

Rebekah is a pastor’s wife and mother of five. She received her B.A. in liberal studies from Azusa Pacific University. After teaching in the traditional classroom setting, she began teaching her own children at home. She has also taught Art History, Classical History, Choir, Public Speaking, and Musical Theatre to children in churches and homeschool co-ops. Rebekah has been directing children’s theatre productions on and off for the last 25 years, and her passion is to teach children to give glory to God in all they do, even when on the stage.

Riley is so excited to be a part of the A1 team as the Music Director. She is a homeschool graduate and later graduated in 2021 from The Master’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Business. Riley has been in hundreds of musicals, concerts, recitals, and performances all over the country, including places like Washington DC and Carnegie hall, but children’s theatre is where she began and is her truest musical love. When asked what she wanted to do after graduating she confidently said “have a children’s theatre” and she is beyond thankful to be living that dream. She loves Jesus with her whole heart, is a career nanny and voice teacher, and is passionate about all things home - homestead, homeschool, homemade, home birth, home grown.

Claire is a wife, homeschool mom of two, and co-director of a local homeschool co-op. With years of experience in backstage management for musical theater productions, she has loved bringing her experience to A1 team. One of her greatest joys has been watching her daughter and the kids of A1 shine from the wings.

She is honored to serve as A1’s Producer and Administrative Director. Claire has a deep love for children’s theater and a passion for helping students steward their God-given talents to make a meaningful impact on their families and communities.

Caleb is a Store Manager for Starbucks Coffee Company in Covina and has been involved in theatre since the age of five. Some of his favorite recent credits include Jack Kelly in Newsies, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, and Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods. While Caleb loves performing, he loves being part of the A1 team even more. As A1’s Staging and Acting Director, he helps stage productions and works with students on character development, helping them understand their character’s emotions, motivations, and thought processes. Looking ahead, Caleb hopes to one day open a business of his own or pursue a full-time career in musical theatre.

Jen is excited to be part of the A1 team as the Production Assistant. She is a loving wife, and proud mother of two sweet, energetic boys. Her life revolves around her faith, family, and her active involvement in the homeschooling community. As co-director of a local homeschool support group, Jen plays an active role in supporting fellow homeschooling families in her community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment as she also teaches classes at a local homeschool co-op.

With five years of experience in organizing volunteer efforts for theater parents and managing backstage dressing rooms for local Children’s theater productions, she loves being a part of the show coming together, relishing in the magic of the theater that enriches the lives of young performers and brings the homeschooling community closer together. Her unwavering love for Jesus is the foundation of her life, which she shares with her family, making their bond even stronger. Her heart for Jesus, Children's theater, homeschooling, and her genuine affection for people are the cornerstones of her life's passions.

RJ and Arselene are excited to join the production team at A1 Musical Theatre and to be part of a community that pours into young performers and families. They stepped into this season out of their shared love of building, creating, and working side by side as a husband-and-wife team.

Together they run a family creative business where they design and build custom scenic pieces and immersive environments. RJ studied architecture and engineering and served in the military, experiences that shaped his love for structure, craftsmanship, and bringing big ideas to life. He especially enjoys creating stage spaces that make kids feel proud and excited to perform.

Arselene is a devoted homeschool mom who loves supporting the homeschool community and creating meaningful experiences for children. She has a gift for organization and encouragement and enjoys helping everything come together behind the scenes. Most of all, she loves creating alongside RJ and seeing young performers grow.

As a family, they are thankful for the opportunity to create, serve, and support the students and families of A1 Musical Theatre.