Meet The Maysville Children's Theatre Directors!
Sheryl Hicks
Sheryl Hicks is a retired music and choral director with 27 years at Bracken County Schools, where she nurtured a love for music and theater in K-12 students. She holds a Master’s in Education and a Rank I in Instructional Supervision/Principalship. Her passion for drama led to the creation of the Bracken County Middle School Drama Club in 2007 and the Bracken County High School Polar Players in 2016. Even in retirement, she remains dedicated to the arts as Assistant Director of the Bracken County Schools Drama Club and a board member of the Maysville Children's Theatre, continuing to inspire young performers across the region.
Amanda Norris
As a drama teacher at Flemingsburg Elementary, she directed beloved productions like Willy Wonka, Seussical the Musical, and Frozen Kids. Now, as an Instructor of Exceptional Children at Fleming County High School, she continues to witness how theatre can engage and empower students. Amanda is dedicated to fostering creativity and learning through the arts.
Jon Lovell
Jon began his career in 2003 after training in Performing Arts, landing a job at a national radio station in the UK. Over 15 years, he honed his skills in advertising, copywriting, presenting, and production. In 2008, he became a professional voiceover artist, eventually making it his full-time career, voicing commercials, audiobooks, animation, and more. Before radio, he worked as a street entertainer, juggling, stilt walking, and even breathing fire. His experience includes performing a live radio commercial in front of a thousand people while a famous UK band played onstage. With 25 years of stage experience, he has appeared in around 60 productions as a performer, director, or technical crew, with a strong passion for musicals. He has a featured role in an eight-part UK drama and earned a National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) award for his portrayal of Jekyll and Hyde. Jon also studied at the London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), earning a bronze medal in verse and prose. Now, he shares his love of Shakespeare by teaching foster children in Mt. Sterling each week.
Taelyn Johnson
Taelyn is 21 years old and is attending Morehead State University for a degree in elementary and special education. She has been in theatre for her entire life and has just recently started her adventure in directing at the Maysville Children's Theatre's radio production of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Isabell Gilvin
Isabella Gilvin, 21, is an educator from Maysville, KY, and a primary classroom instructor at Mason County Schools. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Education at Morehead State University. An alumna of the Governor’s School for the Arts and Commonwealth Artist Student Theatre, she has performed in short films and productions across Kentucky. With experience in directing and stage management, she now works with Maysville Children’s Theatre to inspire young performers. Passionate about integrating the arts into education, Isabella believes theater fosters creativity, confidence, and collaboration in students.
Logan Norris
Logan Norris is a young director who started with the Maysville Children’s theater by directing their Hot Chocolate Radio Show. As an actor, he’s had the opportunity to play many great roles including Oliver Hix in The Music Man, Ryan Evans in High School Musical, Seymour Krelborne in Little Shop of Horrors, and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (twice). He’s also been involved with other facets of theater such as lighting, design, and even the puppeteering of one strange and interesting plant… In 2024, Logan attended the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts with a focus in Musical Theater and has recently been accepted into Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts. He strives to always create a fun and inclusive environment for anyone of any age and background to be unapologetically themselves.