by ovationadmin | Apr 20, 2026
ESTHER FARLEY Esther Pauline Farley is a choreographer and multimedia artist based in Chicago whose work explores identity, nostalgia, and transformation through embodied storytelling. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance Performance from the Boston...
by ovationadmin | Apr 20, 2026
DR. HEATHER MANGELSDORF Dr. Heather Mangelsdorf is an educator, musician, performer, and mom devoted to helping children and caregivers grow together with wisdom, warmth, and wonder. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Chicago and has spent over 15...
by ovationadmin | Mar 5, 2026
GRACIE WALLACE Gracie Wallace (she/her/hers) is excited to join Ovation Performing Arts as Social Media Coordinator. With experience managing social media for nonprofit organizations, she brings a thoughtful, community-driven approach to digital storytelling. A...
by ovationadmin | Jan 7, 2026
JOHANNA MOFFITT American soprano, Johanna Moffitt, relocated from Western New York to Chicago where they have since been making a splash across the Chicago arts scene. As a producer, they have sought to bring accessible performances to non-traditional venues with...
by ovationadmin | Jan 7, 2026
OLIVIA JONES Olivia Jones (they/them) is an internationally trained performer, director, and creative. A graduate of the Institute of the Arts Barcelona with a BFA in Musical Theater, Olivia is thrilled to make their directorial debut at Ovation—where their teaching...
