Summer Musical Theatre Camp 2024

TIMOTHY R. KING  is a playwright, teacher, and performer in the Washington, DC area.  His plays include MacWHAT?! (which was named Best of the Fringe and Best Comedy by DCMTA); Planet Claire, and Snow, like, White and the Dwarfs in venues and programs including DC Fringe, Young Actors’ Theatre, Rabble Crew Productions, Next Day Theatre, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, and Adventure Theatre.  Two of his plays (Life is Not Always Beautiful and Malevolence) were finalists in the Shakespeare in the Burg Festival.  His short play, Creation, was translated into Danish (Skabelse) and filmed by Team Teatret in Herning, Denmark. Life Is Not Always Beautiful has been published by Smith Scripts. As an actor, favorite roles include Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Frank in Rocky Horror Show, and Lady Macbeth. He has performed at Arena Stage, Folger Theatre, Adventure Theatre, Little Theatre of Alexandria, and Maryland Ensemble Theatre. 2022 marks his 20th year teaching Theatre at Irving Middle School.

Rachel, “Elle,” Ames is a dedicated and passionate theater educator with over a decade of experience. She is an “artist” at finding unique and inclusive ways to nurture artistic growth and celebrates each student’s individuality through various artistic techniques.

As the Founder and President of Ames Performing Arts, Elle provides private piano and voice lessons to students of all ages, with an emphasis on audition preparation. Her teaching and original courses debuted at LTA in 2020, where she continues to serve as a performing arts instructor. Elle is a talented performing artist in her own right, having participated in countless theatrical productions along the East Coast. At Good Shepherd, she serves as a staff singer and was most recently seen in “Broadway on Braddock.”

Elle’s fervent pursuit of a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology reflects her unwavering passion and commitment to her personal and professional growth. Her academic immersion has deepened her connection with students and enhanced her own performance experiences. By exploring the nuances of human emotion and behavior, she delivers powerful and engaging performances that resonate with audiences. These skills also translate into her directorial and staging experiences.

One of her greatest sources of pride stems from the profound lessons she has learned from her students. She recognizes the paramount importance of providing a safe environment for students and is committed to methods that make students feel supported by her and their peers.