Meet the Team | MAC Theater Camp

Meet Our Team

Madison grew up in the Central Valley theater scene and founded MAC Theater Camp with a mission to empower students to rise to the occasion. As a director, choreographer, actor, and teacher, she has worked with students of all ages—from 6 to 60—across Merced, teaching at Playhouse Merced, MCOE and MUHSD schools, Stone Ridge Christian School, and beyond. Her greatest honor and joy is working with your students, giving them the tools they need to succeed on and off stage. After the wonderful successes of the past few semesters, Madi is so excited to start the next adventure.

MADISON MITCHELL

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

A lifelong fan of musical theatre, Caleb originally brought shows to life from the pit orchestra, performing the reed book in shows such as My Favorite Year, The Fantasticks, and many more. Since moving to Merced, he primarily works behind the scenes as lead sound designer and engineer for shows such as Fiddler on the Roof and Peter Pan. When he's not frantically swapping dead batteries out of mic packs or trying to figure out where that annoying hiss is coming from, he can be found teaching music technology, swing band, and songwriting at UC Merced.

CALEB WESTBY

MUSIC DIRECTOR & SOUND DESIGNER

Brieanna recently graduated from Chico State with a BA in Psychology and has been part of MAC Theater Camp since the very beginning. With a knack for organizing chaos, she keeps everything running smoothly—both on stage and behind the scenes. Brie loves the fast-paced energy of summer camp and can’t wait to welcome your students back to the MAC!

BRIEANNA FLORES

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Kayla is a talented performer, self-taught seamstress, and designer with an associate's degree in psychology. She loves using clothing to tell a story and brings that passion to everything she creates. Beyond performing and teaching, Kayla runs a small business where she designs and makes jewelry. She can’t wait to share her skills and creativity with your kids!

KAYLA MEDINA

INSTRUCTOR & COSTUMER

Cristo Montañez is a Chicano lighting designer currently based in Los Angeles. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts with a focus on Technical Theatre from California State University Stanislaus and is currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design at the University of California, Los Angeles. His work spans both academic and professional settings, with credits including Cabaret at the Stockton Civic Theatre, which earned him the Willie Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical during the 2023–2024 season. His approach to lighting focuses on using color, texture, and collaboration to support storytelling and create meaningful connections with the audience.