Madalyn Dillard has grown up through SEACT and Alabama Dance Works (formerly as Patti Rutland Jazz). Dancing competitively, Madalyn has won multiple awards. She has competed in the genres of musical theater, hip hop, contemporary, and modern. Madalyn is currently studying to become a physical therapist at the University of Mobile while she leads a recreational dance group. In addition to dancing, Madalyn also has experience in making costumes for the stage and screen. Since she was little, Madalyn has learned how to sew and mend from her grandmother, and she is excited to teach others how to bring life and personality to the stage through performance and costuming.

Megan Hobson is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned her degree in Theatre in 2007. While in college, she immersed herself in every aspect of theatre, performing in plays and musicals while also gaining experience in lighting, sound, costuming, stage makeup, and backstage production.

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In 2025, Megan became Director of the Ozark City/Dale County Performing Arts Theatre, where she directed her first musical, Sister Act. The production was a tremendous success and reinforced her passion for helping actors discover their potential both on and off the stage.

Professionally, Megan is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and the creator of The Expression Project, a theatre-based communication program that blends acting techniques with communication skills to build confidence and authentic self-expression.

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Brianna has a degree in Communication Arts – Theatre from Troy University. A native of Dothan, Brianna is working towards her dream of running her own faith-based theatre company that gives others the opportunity to experience the world she has fallen so much in love with. Brianna specializes in character development, working closely with SEACT's theatre competition students and serving as SEACT's lead summer camp director. Recent directing credits include Newsies JR. (SEACT), A Charlie Brown Christmas (SEACT), and The Outsiders (SEACT). 

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Billy is SEACT's Program Manager, providing leadership and oversight of youth and education classes for the organization. A theatre actor, director, and educator, he has acted on professional stages including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, The Theatre At Monmouth, and Island City Stage.  Billy holds a BFA in Drama from New York University, an MFA in Acting from Brown University, and an MSEd in Secondary English Education from Troy University.  He also serves as an adjunct faculty member for Troy University's Department of Theatre & Dance. Recent directing credits include As You Like It (SEACT), God of Carnage (Troy University), Romeo and Juliet (SEACT), and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (SEACT).

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Questions about Youth & Education at SEACT?

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Anna is a theatre educator who has been involved with SEACT since 2006. Lokey holds an associate’s degree in theatre from Darton College, now Albany State University, and has extensive experience in directing, writing, technical theatre, acting, and choreography in both school and community settings. Anna leads SEACT's student competition team and teaches private voice lessons. Recent directing credits include Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) and Mean Girls JR..

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Tyreece has a degree in Theatre from Troy University. He has performed, written, directed, and built scenic designs for multiple productions, and is the Performing Arts Director at Dothan Preparatory Academy and founder of the Mayo Arts Institute. He enjoys writing and bringing visions to reality. His motto: “You have to mentally see it, spiritually believe it, then you will physically achieve it.” Recent directing credits include A Wrinkle in Time (Dothan Preparatory Academy), High School Musical 2 JR. (SEACT), and Madagascar JR. (SEACT).

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