Victoria Buda  is the proud co-founder and artistic director of The Academy of Theatrical Arts. “Miss Vic” currently is the drama club adviser and fall play director for both VVS and Oneida High Schools, as well as, the Drama Director and founder of the Drama Program at Holy Cross Academy.  Miss Vic just directed a diverse and thrilling Summer Theatre Festival including two musicals (The Wizard of Oz and Blood Brothers) and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the south lawn of the Oneida Community Mansion House. This year she has also directed The 1940’s Radio Hour, The Dinosaur Musical, The 24 Hour Project, Our Town, and My Fair Lady among others. She continues to grow and learn as a director and educator everyday. A proud member of Actors Equity Association, Miss Vic has performed, taught, directed, written and studied in New York City and throughout the country, and she is thrilled to bring her experiences and heart to all her “babies” in her hometown. missvicsdrama@yahoo.com Kevin Goggins  is the executive director and co-founder of the Academy of Theatrical Arts. On the side, he is an Earth Science teacher at Oneida High school and the OHS Varsity Cross Country Coach. He developed and directs the environmental club at OHS, as well. Mr. Goggins likes to spend any free time at the Academy supporting the Theatrical Arts.  His duties are far too numerous to list. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Act.    Melinda Feldmannis a partner and vocal and piano instructor/director at The Academy. She is a cum laude graduate of the Crane School of Music, with a degree in Music Education and a concentration in Piano Pedagogy. “Minda” currently teaches music at Seneca Street Elementary in Oneida, as well as teaching private vocal and piano lessons through the Academy of Theatrical Arts. She has 8 years of experience teaching piano, and continues to improve her own skill through performing and accompanying throughout the community. Her passion for teaching voice has led to working with students of all ages in a variety of settings. She is a proud partner of Victoria Buda’s Academy of Theatrical Arts, and shares Miss Vic’s philosophy of nurturing character as well as craft.  melinda@dramaroom.org

Allessandro Trinca is an acting instructor at the Academy of Theatrical Arts. Mr. Trinca has been working in theatre for over sixteen years. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from UCLA’s school of Theatre, Film, and Television. His techniques are heavily influenced from Stanislovski’s method acting to Meisner. He has worked with the Geffen Playhouse, A Noise Within, and The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival in Los Angeles. He is currently involved with The Palace Theatre in Hamilton, NY.     Sandra Stanton is a special guest artist at the Academy. "Sandy" was born and raised in Verona NY and graduated from VVS.  She trained with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Vail, Co., Chautauqua Ballet Company and Chicago City Ballet.  She attended North Carolina School of the Arts on a full scholarship, then attended The Juilliard School in NYC and graduated with a B.F.A.  A certified yoga instructor, personal trainer and masterclass instructor, she has taught and choreographed at schools and universities nation-wide. Sandy toured the world with Twyla Tharp's Dance company and with LaLaLa Human Steps in Montreal. She owns 'studio U' in Vernon NY, a studio specializing in pre-professional and professional ballet training for area children and adults. www.thestudiou.com

Glenys Thomas is the volunteer Director of Operations and Costume Designer for the Academy. A proud mother of five girls (plus many “adopted” sons and daughters), “Queen Bee” taught Miss Vic everything she knows about family, passion, hard work and the value of a good hug. She works endless hours to make sure every performer (no matter how big or small their role) is 100% comfortable in their costume on stage. “Queen Bee” can be seen buzzing around the Drama Room adding love, laughter, and joy to anyone that crosses her path.   Sally Buda is the volunteer Assistant to the Director at the Academy. Recently Sally graduated valedictorian from nursing school and is now an LPN for Cerebral Palsy in Rome. Sally’s gentle nature and nursing skills have healed everything at the Drama Room from a bloody nose to a hurt feeling. Sally’s proudest productions to date are that of her Drama Room babies Katelynn, Kyra, and Keryn.