Kerry Arthur Onxley, Artistic Director

Kerry A. Onxley is a drama specialist for young people ages 5 to 18. He conducts workshops in acting, musical theatre, creative movement, mime and Shakespeare for the amateur to the professional child actor. His Workshops are entertaining, as well as educational and stress growth in confidence and self-esteem. Mr. Onxley is a graduate of McNeese State University in Mass Communication and Theatre Arts and also studied at The Juilliard in New York City. Additionally, he is the Director of Theatre for Westlake High School. Mr. Onxley directs productions of dinner theatres, touring shows, and musicals, In addition to staging these productions, he produces and writes commercials and coaches young actors for television and commercial work. Mr. Onxley served on the committee for Theatre Arts for Louisiana State Department of Education.

Shelly Appleby, Production Coordinator

Shelly Appleby has played a vital role at The Children’s Theatre Company over the past twenty (+) years. Ms. Appleby writes all of the grants that fund our many projects and productions. Additionally she oversees our volunteer staff that do anything from build set to selling concessions. Ms Appleby has served on the Louisiana Thespians state board for many years and currently serves as it’s Chapter Director.