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Raynor van der Merwe, the Artistic Director of ETAP, has 20 years experience as a professional performer, director and choreographer. She has two teaching diplomas in Jazz and in Tap from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (London, U.K.). Born in South Africa, she has appeared in professional shows, television specials, commercials, movies and industrials. In addition to her work with ETAP, Miss van der Merwe has been guest choreographer for the Reston Community Players and American Music Stage. In 2003 she received the WATCH (Washington Area Theatre Community Honors) Outstanding Choreography Award for her contribution to the American Music Stage production of “Crazy for You.” She is an avid student of the theater and frequently attends professional workshops in New York and Washington, D.C. Miss van der Merwe is a 2007 Celebrating Afircan Motherhood (CAM) Honoree. |
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Mario Petrides, the Managing Director, currently provides accounting services for four Virginia registered Corporations. Four years as Financial controller of a multi store corporation with a central production facility. Nine years of auditing experience in a CPA firm in South Africa. Musical theatre set building. Currently Chairman of the Board and President of the corporation. |
