CAST Summer Camp, Theater Camp, Drama Camp, Acting Classes, Singing Lessons, Voice Lessons in St Tammany Parish

Jennifer Harageones Patterson
Local Actor/Director/Mentor

Ms Jen has worked in theater and with children for over 10 years. She does it all in theater--from acting to stage managing and from concessions to house manager.

With a Bachelors degree of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Louisiana (ULL), she has been performing for over 20 years. She loves every minute of working with kids and directing creative shows.

In addition, she is the director of Jack and Jill Players and the drama director for Cedarwood School. She teaches after-school acting classes and choreography for Covington Children’s Chorus in St Tammany Parish (with CAST).

Ms Jen has just finished casting/assistant directing her first film, The Myths of Marijuana, Debunked!, an anti-drug film for middle and high school students. In the past, she has worked with Cirque du Soleil and Walt Disney World in Florida, has been in commercials such as Mochaccino’s Coffee Shop and also appeared in Glory Road, a film by Disney. Most recently she was a model for NOMA's Femme Femme Femme exhibit documentary.

Shawn Patterson
Local Actor/Music Director/Mentor

Mr Shawn has worked with SPS musicals since 2000. He has performed in operas and musicals at SLU and Playmakers.

He holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University. He enjoys working with kids, creating great shows, building confidence, and helping them to appreciate music through theatrical fun!

AMBIE AWARD WINNER 2006-
Best ELVIS Impersonator.