Our WRT Team
We have a spectacular team here at West Ranch Theatre that help our program's students excel! We'd like for you to get to know them better...
Jarod Scott Spradling
Theatre Director
Mr. Spradling graduated from Ohio University with a BA in Theatre with emphasis on acting and playwriting. He spent 20+ years in the film and tv industry as a SAG actor and also has several regional theatre credits to his name. He spent 10 years as a private acting coach to a variety of working actors before coming to William S Hart School District.
Zac Westbrook
Technical Theatre Coach
Mr. Westbrook has been actively engaged in the performing arts community throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Beginning as a performer in high school, he expanded his expertise by working within various aspects of entertainment production. Now, he is contributing to the growth of the live entertainment scene in SCV and is excited to assist West Ranch Theatre.
Sarah Busic-Marino
Choreographer and Movement Coach
Ms. Busic-Marino is an actor, writer, and choreographer. She has worked with Hart High School, Canyon High School, and West Ranch as a choreographer and performance coach. Her original short script Forward has been performed on multiple stages and was recently adapted into a short film. Her first feature script is currently in pre-production with Rookie Entertainment. Proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory.
Jennifer Teague
Music Director and Vocal Coach
Jennifer grew up an orchestra kid with a degree in Violin Performance and a full time piano, violin, voice teacher. In 2017 she moved to LA and became the director of Youth Programs at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Newhall. There she vocal directed and directed several productions featuring children of all ages. Main stage vocal/directorial productions include “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical,” “In the Heights,” “Little Women: The Musical,” “Matilda,” and “Newsies!” among others. Musical Theatre holds her heart, and she is beyond excited to work with the amazing young thespians at West Ranch Theatre!
Paris Paal
Costuming Coach and Wardrobe Manager
Ms. Paal holds aTheater AA from College Of the Canyons and brings over two years of sewing and costume building experience. Her goal with West Ranch Theater Productions is to bring to life well crafted costume designs and through a hands on approach to teaching the steps of creating a well thought out costume design and the process of learning to sew that both the students and the audience will enjoy.