How to say Sudbrink:
Sud, like the suds in a tub.
Brink, like on the brink of something great!
Brink, like on the brink of something great!
The Academy
We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charitable Organization.
Jes + Jacob Sudbrink
The Sudbrinks
Jes and Jacob Sudbrink have been prominently known for their work in children's theatre for close to a decade. Together they founded Sudbrink Performance Academy in 2015. They reside in Waukesha with their two young children.
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Jes received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a director and choreographer for a variety of companies, schools, and programs, and also works as an on-camera talent. Year round, Jes creates programs for Sudbrink Performance Academy, does private acting coaching, and serves as Artistic Director/Choreographer for Main Street Song & Dance Troupe. She has been coaching and mentoring groups of performers since 2007.
Jacob is best known as a vocal music director, though he is also a violist and violinist, and his true passion is conducting. He is a graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts, and has been involved in MYSO as both a student and instructor. Jacob teaches Vocal Music at Catholic Memorial High School and is the Theatre Director at Menomonee Falls High School. He teaches private lessons and is Artistic Director/Music Director for Main Street Song & Dance Troupe. Jacob Music Directed his first show in 2002. |
Abby Nicola Rising Stars Abby has been making magic with our youngest performers for years. She is a most-loved, much-requested shining light of our programs. |
Chris Schwaar IMPROV Chris is awesome. Bio coming soon. |
Gwen TerHaar MUSIC Gwen has taught many camps and classes at SPA, and makes an impact on everyone she meets. With a heart as full as her talents, she often lends her vocals to fundraiser concerts and events. Gwen is always giving back to the community to support youth arts. |
In addition to our regular staff, we bring in experienced professionals for Broadway Connection Master Classes and Workshops.
Mission
The purpose of Sudbrink Performance Academy shall be to provide first class performing arts education and opportunities, with a primary focus on school-aged youth.
Vision
Students of Sudbrink Academy are ambassadors in their community, and uphold a new standard of excellence in the arts, and all aspects of their lives.
At Sudbrink Performance Academy, we take our students under our wings and develop them with the guidance we would give our own children. Our students truly become part of our family.
We can't wait to meet you!
The purpose of Sudbrink Performance Academy shall be to provide first class performing arts education and opportunities, with a primary focus on school-aged youth.
Vision
Students of Sudbrink Academy are ambassadors in their community, and uphold a new standard of excellence in the arts, and all aspects of their lives.
At Sudbrink Performance Academy, we take our students under our wings and develop them with the guidance we would give our own children. Our students truly become part of our family.
We can't wait to meet you!
