James Faurote
Producing Director
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Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Mr. James studied English at the University of South Florida. Since then he has directed and acted at the professional and community level for the past 20 years.
Having previously worked in consulting and other corporate jobs before he jumped at the chance to become the Director of Center Stage in October 2018.
Anna Shea
Artistic Director
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Ms. Anna is a graduate of the University of Tampa. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts. Before graduating Anna participated in a musical at UT almost every semester and performed with different ensembles throughout each year as well. After graduation Anna performed at Busch Gardens in two different shows during Christmas Town. You can now see Anna in performances at local community theatres throughout the Tampa Bay area.
While performing has been the focus for her in school, teaching has always been something she wanted to do. She fell in love with performing at a children’s theatre in her small hometown of Vero Beach, FL and has always wanted to bring that experience she had as a kid to others.
Emily Karagozian
Costume Designer
Spring 2025 Staff
