Vanessa Allen received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The University of Akron and is currently pursuing a Masters in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University She has taught all levels of K-12 General Music and Choir since beginning her teaching career and is currently the choir director at Chardon Middle School. A 31-year theatre veteran, Vanessa has directed, music directed and performed in youth and adult productions at numerous community and professional theaters around Northeast Ohio. Some of her favorite past roles include Miss Honey in Matilda, Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Woman 2 in Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.