STAFF BIOS

AMY FARA LONDON (Co-owner and co-director at Class Act Musical Theatre) has been involved with Class Act since 1988 when she performed in The Wizard of Oz as the Tin Man. She was hooked on theatre ever since. Amy attended California State University, Northridge for her M.A and B.A in Communication Studies. Studying to be a college professor, Amy focused on the dynamics of human communication and the process of learning. She specifically studied diversity, relationships, speaking anxiety, and performance. Thus, both careers melded into one. She is currently a tenured professor at Oxnard College and when she is not teaching, she loves and appreciates her time at the theatre. With 12 years of directing experience, Amy has directed multiple shows including A Chorus Line, Annie, Annie Warbucks, Peter Pan, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Grease, Once Upon a Mattress, and Disney's High School Musical. Amy looks forward to the opportunity to add Into The Woods to her resume. Amy’s energy, enthusiasm, and experience with children make her an asset to Class Act Musical Theatre.

YARIV SPONKO (Co-owner and Co-Director at Class Act Musical Theatre) graduated with a Master's Degree in Film Production in April of 2001 from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. During his education there, he has produced five 35 mm. spec. commercials and has written and directed several short, award-winning narratives. He has also written three feature-length screenplays. He acted in his first play when he was 12 years old and has been involved as a theater actor and director ever since. Yariv is enthusiastic about creating a Performing Arts Center where artists of all ages can test the boundaries of their artistic abilities and learn from the collective experiences of professionals in all aspects of the entertainment industry.

CECE BULLARD (Vocal Coach) started her career in musical theater, performing in New England community and summer stock productions throughout her teen years and into college. After moving to Los Angeles, she became a session singer, working with artists as diverse as Tori Amos, Eddie Money, Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John , Bill Medley, Cheap Trick, White Lion and Graham Nash, in between live performances on the road with Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Connie Stevens, Glen Campbell, Mickey Dolenz, Johnny Rivers, Poco and French superstar Veronique Sanson. She has been the TV commercial voice of Nivea Skincare, Target department stores, McDonald’s, the California Lottery, Honda and Nissan, and sang themes for ABC network television and the dramatic series “Once and Again.” You have seen her onscreen as the face of Noxzema, Peter Pan peanut butter, Chrysler, Jack in the Box, American Savings Bank, Kraft Ranch Style Dressing, Burger King, Kleenex and many others. Cece trained with theater legend Stella Adler, among others, and studied voice with Robert Edwards. She is delighted to be sharing her enthusiasm and love for musical theater with the great kids of the Class Act family!

DR. MELISSA SKY-EAGLE (Musical Director), a native of Arlington, TX, holds a Bachelor of Music from Texas Christian University, a Master of Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Music of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts from the Thornton School of Music of the University of Southern California. Melissa’s academic degrees are in piano performance; she is an accomplished classical musician. She teaches piano privately and also at California Baptist University in Riverside.