Jeanne E. Harrison, Founder and Producing Artistic Director
In her 18 year teaching career, Jeanne has taught theatre for The Folger Shakespeare Library, Catholic University, Loyola University (Baltimore), John Moores University (England), The Chapin School (NYC) and Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), where she directed the Shakespeare program.  Jeanne is currently serving as a judge for the Helen Hayes Awards.  As an expert on Commedia dell’Arte and a physical trainer for actors, Jeanne has presented at the National Conference of the American Alliance for Theater & Education.  Her lesson plans have been published in The American Girls Collection's Five Plays: Teacher's Guide and Scripts, which outlines how theatrical play can deepen a student's understanding of history.  She has studied dance with members of Alwin Nicholais', Merce Cunningham's and Eric Hawkins' modern dance companies.  She holds an MA in Theater from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MFA in Directing from Catholic University, a Camp Director certification from the American Camping Association, is an Instructor with the American Red Cross, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.  Jeanne has worked in camping for 18 years, directed two other camps (including Valley Mill Camp), and is on staff with Calleva’s outdoor education programs.

Shari Sliwa, Director of Marketing and Development
Shari received her Master’s in Arts Management from American University.  In addition to her position as Director of Marketing and Development, Shari designed the TPE web site and serves as its webmaster.  She has years of administrative experience in the offices of The Washington Ballet and Ford’s Theatre Society. Her design work has included website design for RoninLight, LLC and program layouts for Washington Women in Theatre Festival. Shari is also an avid amateur photographer.