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Who We Are
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Tiffney is the Executive Director, Producer and Founder of Bravo Players Guild and and The Bravo Players Foundation a 501(c)3 organization. With over 15 years in youth musical theatre, Tiffney has always been driven by a deep passion for nurturing young talent. Her love for the arts started early—growing up, she could often be found directing kids in talent shows for the neighbors, choreographing dance routines to every song on the ABBA album or creating fun musical numbers from Flashdance for her school's Winter Music Showcase.
Professionally, Tiffney pursued a career in business and technology and worked several years in venture capital, where she gained invaluable experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategic growth. While her work in the startup world sharpened her business acumen and fueled her entrepreneurial spirit, it was her children's involvement in theatre that brought her back to her creative roots and reignited her passion for the performing arts. From costume designer to production, stage crew, tech and director, Tiffney's hands-on experience in every aspect of a production led to the founding of Bravo Players Guild.
Today, Tiffney is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space where all kids can shine on stage, build confidence, and express their creativity.
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Dr. Mary McPherson is Bravo's Costume Designer and creative extradinaire! Mary earned her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Ohio University in 1996 and is currently a professor at California State University, Long Beach with a focus on family and interpersonal communication. She also teaches courses in nonverbal communication, research methods, and statistics. Each summer, she leads an intercultural communication course abroad, offering students transformative experiences in countries such as Italy, Croatia, Scandinavia, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and Spain.
Her passion for costume design began in the 1980s at Marineland Amusement Park in Palos Verdes, where she performed as a character and learned costume construction during the off-season. She later worked with the Long Beach Civic Light Opera contributing as a costumer and dresser for productions including Dreamgirls, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar, and La Cage Aux Folles. After stepping away to pursue her doctorate, she returned to costuming through her daughter’s school productions, which eventually led her to join Bravo Players Guild as a founding supporter at its inception.
Mary brings positivity and creativity to every production, supporting a collaborative environment where students shine. Her passion for costuming with storytelling, using texture, color, and design to help actors fully step into their roles, elevates the entire theatrical experience for students and audiences alike. Bravo is lucky to have Mary’s talent, vision, and joyful spirit.
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Kayla Rush is the Music Director for Bravo Player’s Guild, where she leads music rehearsals and guides young performers in learning and interpreting the music for Bravo’s theatrical productions. Based in Irvine, California, she is also a passionate music educator and private voice coach, dedicated to helping performers of all ages reach their potential.
She holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Redlands and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Belmont University. Beyond her work with Bravo, Kayla performs in local theater and remains deeply connected to the stage. Her most recent roles include Maria in JStage's production of The Sound of Music, and The Dew Fairy in Hansel and Gretel performed at the University of Redlands. You may also see her caroling with the Charles Dickens Caroling Group during the holidays!
Through every role—on stage, in rehearsal, or in the classroom—Kayla is committed to sharing the joy of music and inspiring the next generation of performers.
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Kenzie has always had a deep-rooted passion for musical theater. During her tenure at Tesoro High School, Kenzie focused on building her technical dance skills, training in both ballet and contemporary dance while serving as Captain for the color guard and winter guard teams. In these leadership roles, Kenzie helped choreograph routines, lead rehearsals, and mentor fellow performers—skills that would carry over into her theatrical work.
Through Bravo, Kenzie rekindled her love for the stage. Her performance credits with Bravo include Moana Jr., Mean Girls, and The Lion King. In addition to her onstage work, Kenzie has taken on numerous production roles. She served as dance captain forThe Lion King, Matilda, and Beetlejuice, and has choreographed several of Bravo’s summer camp productions.
While Kenzie pursues her graduate studies at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, she remains an integral part of Bravo’s artistic team, regularly developing original choreography for the organization’s advanced musical theatre classes and full-stage productions. Her creative vision, combined with a strong foundation in dance and choreography, has made her an indispensable asset to Bravo Players Guild.
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Colin McDonald is an actor, dancer, instructor, and voice-over artist based in Orange County, CA. In 2022, he graduated from Texas Christian University with a BFA in Acting. Colin has been in regional productions of Cabaret and Spamalot (Center of Performing Arts - OC) as well as Cry-Baby, Matilda, and Waiting in the Wings (No Square Theatre).
Colin joined Bravo Players in the Summer of 2025 managing Social Media platforms and directing summer camps. His role quickly expanded to running Bravo's advanced musical theatre classes. His talent, versatility, and unwavering commitment shine through in everything he does—from production planning and technical support to mentoring students and ensuring performances run smoothly. Colin is an invaluable asset in every aspect of Bravo's programs.
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Brooke was introduced to musical theater and movie musicals at a young age. It was these early experiences that sparked her creative curiosity and led her to join a local children’s theater group in 2012. Over the years, she has performed in various stage productions, taking on a range of roles that have helped her hone her acting, dance, and improv skills. Brooke is currently pursuing a Screenwriting BA at California State University Long Beach.
Brooke joined Bravo Players Guild as a Summer intern and quickly proved to be an accomplished choreographer and director for our camps and classes. Brooke plays an essential role in every part of Bravo’s programs, bringing dedication, creativity, and heart to everything she does. From behind the scenes to center stage, Brooke is a vital part of what makes Bravo’s programs thrive.