Conservatory Team

Caitlin Geisser (Director)

Caitlin is the Artistic Director and founder of Triple Threat Workshop, and the interim Artistic Advisor for the Eagle Theatre. She has spent her entire life onstage, and the last twelve years directing and teaching.  She has her BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and is also a proud graduate of the Southern New Jersey Academy of the Arts. Working across the South Jersey area, Caitlin also currently serves as a resident guest teaching artist for the Drama Department at GCIT, and is Wildwood Catholic Academy’s theatre teacher for grades 3-12 as well as the director of 3-4 mainstage productions at WCA each year. Some of her favorite directorial projects include: Alice by Heart (TTW at the Eagle), Matilda Jr. (TTW), Little Women (TTW),  Into the Woods (TTW), Ragtime (TTW), Beauty and the Beast (TTW), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Jubilee Directing Lab), Disney’s Frozen Jr. (The Levoy Theatre), and The Great Gatsby (GCIT Drama Department) amongst many others. Professionally she has directed The Spitfire Grill, and assistant directed Dogfight, Ragtime, Little Women and The Last 5 Years at the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton. She believes education is never over, and hopes to one day receive her MFA in Directing, and her Alexander Technique Certification. Caitlin is looking forward to TTW’s 12th Season of Summer of Shows and cannot wait to meet many new students during Summer Camp at The Eagle this year!  Next up for Caitlin: Annie Kids (Wildwood Catholic Academy), Seussical Jr. (Eagle Conservatory), Spring Awakening (TTW at The Eagle), and Sister Act JR. (TTW at The Eagle)

JULIANNA GIORDANO (Choreographer, Co-Director)

JULIANNA serves as the Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director for Triple Threat Workshop, as well as a Resident Choreographer for TTW’s youngest stars. She has choreographed Matilda Jr., Annie KIDS, and Seussical KIDS with Triple Threat Workshop, assistant directed The Great Gatsby, High School Musical, and Frozen Jr. at Wildwood Catholic Academy. She has also served as a teaching Artist for the Levoy Arts and Education Center. Last seen onstage as Clarissa/Queen of Diamonds in Triple Threat Workshop’s Alice by Heart at The Eagle Theatre, and Doris MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie (The University of New Hampshire). Majoring in Secondary Theatre Education, from University of New Hampshire, she hopes to receive her masters in Secondary Education. She is so excited for another summer with TTW and the chance to work with this amazing team!

TRISHA   has been teaching music in NJ public schools for 26 years. She has also music directed shows such as Alice By Heart (Triple Threat Workshop), Rock of Ages (Ritz Theatre) and Cabaret (HP&P). She also appears on stage in roles like Dee Dee Allen (The Prom) and Miss Shingle (Gentleman's Guide).

TRISHA DENNIS (Music Director) 

ANDREA ELLIS  (Assistant Director)

ANDREA is happy to be working on her 5th production of Seussical, as it is one her favorite musicals! Andrea’s past credits include Assistant Directing The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Levoy, Annie Kids with Triple Threat Workshop, and helping work on other shows such as Ragtime, Elf the Musical, and Beauty and the Beast. This year she has assistant directed Seussical TYA and Annie Kids at  Wildwood Catholic Academy. She hopes you’ll join us at The Eagle  for a trip to the Jungle of Nool!

KAYLA BOWE  (Stage Manager, Workshop Coordinator)

KAYLA is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist who currently teaches Theatre & Public Speaking at Overbrook High School in Pine Hill, NJ where she also serves as their Drama Club and Thespian Troupe #6052 Director. She received her BA in Theatre Arts and her Masters in Education K-12 from Rowan University and has experience teaching students ages four to college. When she isn't teaching, she can be found freelance directing and acting in the tri-state area. She is thrilled to be working alongside the Triple Threat Workshop team and creating memories and art this summer!