The Teachers

Leslie Zirker




Leslie enjoys teaching the arts to kids while watching them grow in confidence and skills.  She choreographed/co-directed Chatfield High School’s musicals for 10 years.  She is also currently a choreographer for the Colorado Children’s Chorale. Leslie has Co-directed Platte Valley Players children's theater for the past ten years.  Leslie has been a part of many professional musical groups over the years.  She enjoys the opportunity to teach her own kids and share in these experiences with them.


Elizabeth Bohannon



Elizabeth grew up in St. George, UT. She grew up in a musical family, and her love for performing and theater started at a young age. She graduated from Utah State University with a BFA in Theater Education, and a minor in Spanish Teaching. She loves teaching, and inspiring youth to be their best selves. She and her husband, and two little kids, moved to Colorado last May, and hope to stay here a long time. She Co-directed with Platte Valley Players this year and loved working with the kids.  She's excited to continue to teach this summer.