Cecilia Proeger grew up in the border town of Laredo, Tx and focused on ballet (thanks mom!), sprinkled with any other activity and dance she could get into. She spent her teenage summers training at Boston Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet, and later spent a summer at the Alvin Ailey American Dance School. Although she did not study dance at UT, Ceci spent all of her time in that department. Upon graduating she danced professionally with Andrea Ariel Dance Theater, Spank Dance Company, Sharir+Bustamante Dance Works, and Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Co. After a 10 year hiatus, including having 3 kids and moving to South Africa for 4 years, she returned to perform in Andrea Ariel’s 30th anniversary show, along with some house concerts here and there. Ceci is thrilled to work with CYT in building up the next generation of performers! Many thanks to the Novaks' investment in Austin theater!

Jamie Rosenthal is an experienced performer, director, and music educator with a lifelong passion for youth theater. She spent four years at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose as the Junior High Theatre Director, where she led productions, show choir, and coached young performers in acting and vocal performance. Jamie has also taught private piano and vocal coaching for many years and directed for multiple children’s theater companies. She grew up immersed in theater, performing in numerous productions and training at the renowned American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Since moving to Austin, Jamie has performed as a vocalist at various venues across the city and has been a regular part of the worship team at Riverbend Church. Jamie brings a rich blend of professional training, practical experience, and genuine joy for developing young performers, making her a valued member of the CYT Austin artistic team.