MEET THE PLAYHOUSE JR. FACULTY

Lauren Rogers Hopkins is Flat Rock Playhouse's Director of Education, Apprentice Director, and Playhouse Jr. Director/Choreographer. She received her B.F.A in Music Theatre from Elon University. She grew up at Flat Rock Playhouse in the YouTheatre program and later worked for the theatre as an educator, choreographer, and the summer Apprentice director. In New York, Lauren assisted Germaine Salsberg at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway and performed with Germaine’s tap group, Les Femmes. Lauren was also the studio director, performance program director, tap coordinator and choreographer for Bluffton School of dance in Bluffton, SC. Her choreography won Entertainment Awards & Critics Choice Awards at Onstage New York, and she was nominated for the MTA Choreography Showcase at LA Dance Magic. As a performer, Lauren is a member of the Actor's Equity Association. Favorite credits include Jennyanydots in Cats, Sarah in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Tammy in Hairspray and Silly Girl in Disney’s Beauty and The Beast. Lauren is so thankful to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse doing what she loves most! www.laurenrhopkins.com

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Liz Trivers is Playhouse Jr.’s Lead Performance Instructor and Administrative Assistant. She earned a degree in Theatre Education from Appalachian State University before continuing her acting training at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. Prior to joining the Flat Rock team, she spent five years teaching theatre to students in grades K–12 throughout Western North Carolina in both public and private schools. During that time, she also founded and directed Theatre Kids Club, an after-school and summer camp program dedicated to inspiring young performers. Some of her favorite directorial credits are Annie Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., and Matilda Jr. She is over-the-moon excited to be a part of the team here at Playhouse Jr.! 

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Nathan Trivers received his BMUS in Music Composition and a Certificate in Music Business from the University of Georgia, and his MM in Choral Conducting from Georgia State University. While at UGA, Nathan had his first experience Music Directing a student-led production of Big Fish and has been in love with Music Directing ever since. He has had the privilege of Music Directing numerous shows at theatres, schools, and summer camps across the southeast, with his favorites including Mary Poppins, 1776, The Secret Garden, and Fresh Air, an original musical he co-wrote with his high school students. Before starting his position at Flat Rock, Nathan was the Kindergarten-12th grade Music Teacher at Summit Charter School in Cashiers, NC, where he enjoyed teaching music to children of all ages and abilities. In addition to teaching general music, Nathan conducted the Middle School Chorus, directed the High School Musical Theatre Program in which students wrote, composed, and produced original musicals, and ran a private music studio for students to take after-school lessons. Nathan is thrilled to be a part of Playhouse Jr.  

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Ethan Andersen is Flat Rock Playhouse’s Resident Music Director and has also served as a writer, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his 11 years at the playhouse. He was the music director and conductor of the Saturday Night Fever national tour and Elon University’s Music Theatre program. On Broadway, he’s played piano for Mean Girls and Company and conducted for BCEFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition. As a writer, Ethan is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP, and Dramatists Guild. His musical, Rootabaga Express!, can be seen every summer across the street at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, and his educational shows, Letterland Alive! and Greetings from North Carolina! were the inaugural productions for the Playhouse Jr. program. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com 

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Dusty McNabb Campbell is excited to return to the Rock. She began her love for the stage at a very young age and it continued all of her life. She earned a B.A. degree in Drama, along with a licensure in theatre education from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Dusty has directed many shows including Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, as well as many original scripts. Dusty's journey in the world of teaching began in 2006 when she started working with Flat Rock Playhouse's YouTheatre. Over the years, she honed her skills and served 16 years as the Arts and Events Director for Grace Center, where she spent time writing, directing, and acting. Currently, Dusty holds the position of Executive Director at the Brevard Philharmonic in Brevard, NC.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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