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Meet our Teaching Artists

All of our teaching artists are working theatre and music professionals from the milwaukee area who have underground training & thorough background checks.

Interested in becoming a Forte Theatre School teaching artist? Click here for more information.

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Molly Kempfer

Education Director

Molly is a local actor, educator, and director who delights in passing on her passion for theatre to the next generation. She has worked with companies such as Forward Theatre Company, Children's Theatre of Madison, and Acacia Theatre. She is also an associate artist with Forte Theatre Company and is thrilled to be joining their education team.

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Hope Riesterer

Teaching Artist - Acting

Hope Riesterer trained with Milwaukee Ballet and First Stage’s Young Company before earning her BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance minor from UW-Milwaukee. She’s performed professionally and choreographed for theatre, competitive dance, and schools. After years of teaching and gigging, she’s thrilled to call Forte Theatre School her artistic home.

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Ian

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Teaching Artist - Summer Camps

Bio coming soon!

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Lydia Rose Eiche Ross

Teaching Artist - Vocal Production

Bio coming soon!

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Tom A. Martin

Teaching Artist - Improv

Tom is a seasoned character actor with extensive experience across film, television, and stage productions. With credits spanning from Steven Bochco's "City Of Angels" to independent films like "My Father Has a Choice" and "In The Elephant Room," Tom has demonstrated his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. His theatrical background includes memorable performances in classics such as "Death of a Salesman" (Howard Wagner), "Into The Woods" (Cinderella's Father), and "Spamalot" (God/Tim/Ensemble). As a teacher, he coached acting and improv with a private acting studio and has been teaching Improv for Seniors for the last 3 years.

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Megan

Miller

Teaching Artist - Musical Theatre Combo

Megan has been a Character Kids teaching artist for four years, bringing theater to life for young audiences. She was also the Children’s Theater Director for Catholic Memorial High School’s winter musicals for 7 years and has performed herself throughout the Milwaukee area with Forte Theatre Company, Sunset Playhouse, and Waukesha Civic Theatre and more. Megan is passionate about using storytelling, character work, and play to spark creativity and confidence in children both onstage and in the classroom.

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