Sarahfay Hendin
Educational Theatre Artist
Educational Theatre
Building Confidence in the Next Generation
Seussical Kids
Featured Production
A Five-day performance camp
Led a five-day summer theatre camp for 37 students ages 5–12 at Tipping Point Theatre, culminating in a fully staged production of Seussical Kids. Directed and conducted the show while planning rehearsals, designing theatre activities, coordinating production logistics, and guiding students through every step of the performance process.
Drama Kids
Metro Detroit West
Operations Director
As Operations Director for Drama Kids Metro Detroit West, I combined educational theatre with organizational leadership to create meaningful experiences for children across Southeast Michigan. Through program development, staff leadership, community partnerships, and event coordination, I helped inspire confidence, creativity, and communication in every student.
Missoula Children's Theatre
Tour Actor/Director
Completed two national tours with Missoula Children's Theatre, traveling to communities and military bases across the United States to direct and produce a full-scale musical in just one week. Led auditions, rehearsals, and performances while fostering confidence, teamwork, creativity, and a lifelong love of theatre in young performers.
Siena Heights University
Child Drama Assistant
& Work Study
While attending Siena Heights University, I taught children's theatre classes, collaborated on the design of summer camps, and assisted in leading the university's children's drama program. These experiences strengthened my passion for educational theatre and inspired me to create engaging, confidence-building experiences for young performers.
My Approach
Confidence
Creativity
Collaboration
Performance
Behind the Scenes
Directing
Design
Training
Touring
Teaching
Guiding young performers through the creative process from the first rehearsal to opening night.
Crafting meaningful theatre experiences through creativity, planning, and innovation.
Growing through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experience to continually improve my craft as a theatre educator.
Sharing educational theatre with communities and military families across the United States.
Creating engaging, student-centered experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and collaboration.
