Kelsea Maynard
Kelsea is the Founder and Artistic Director of Revolution Theatre Company. Born and raised as a homeschooler in the South Bay, she grew up immersed in both the local theatre and homeschool theatre communities and has been performing since childhood. She attended the Orange County School of the Arts and continued her training with The Young Americans, touring internationally throughout Europe and Japan as a singer and dancer. Performance highlights include appearances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Segerstrom Center, and performing alongside Broadway performer Susan Egan.
Over the past decade, Kelsea has directed and produced more than 65 theatrical productions throughout the South Bay, becoming known for creating dynamic, high-quality productions while cultivating a deeply encouraging and faith-centered environment for young performers. She has a particular passion for creating original musical revues and theatrical experiences that showcase the unique strengths and talents of her students.
Ms. Kelsea’s teaching style is a vibrant mix of energy, encouragement, and intentionality. She creates a dynamic, family-like atmosphere where students feel safe to take risks, try new things, and grow both artistically and personally. Passionate about helping students operate confidently in their God-given talents, she works to help each performer identify strengths, develop new skills, and celebrate the unique individual God created them to be.
At the heart of everything Kelsea does is a desire to see God glorified through the arts. Through Revolution, her goal is to create meaningful theatrical experiences that bring joy to audiences, cultivate excellence in young performers, and ultimately point the spotlight back to the Creator who gave each child their gifts and talents in the first place.
Our Staff
Keriann Tachikawa
Program Administrator
Keriann has taught at Revolution across disciplines, from pioneering the Revvy Rascals preschool program and directing our Minis performers, to choreographing Main Stage productions. She also serves as the company administrator. She has a gift for meeting students where they are, whether that's a shy preschooler in their first class or a student preparing for the big stage, and challenging them to rise to something greater. Involved in musical theatre since high school, with music and movement a natural part of her life long before that, she brings a knack for the art and a love for the people in it. Her heart is to build kids up to be well-rounded performers, not just in theatrical skills but in character, responsibility, and work ethic that carries well beyond the stage. Her classrooms are known for being joyful, welcoming spaces where students feel seen and encouraged, guided with patience and care, while still being challenged to do their very best. Above all, Keriann loves being part of a company that seeks to honor the Lord through the arts and create a Christ-centered environment where students can grow in both their gifts and their character.
Shaylee Curran
Stage Manager
Shaylee serves as a rehearsal and backstage manager at Revolution, guiding productions from early rehearsals through final performances with structure and care. She has been involved in over 30 productions in her life both onstage and behind the scenes, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the theatrical process. Shaylee is passionate about helping students build confidence, responsibility, and independence throughout rehearsals. She especially loves watching them backstage during tech and performances, as they begin to rely on what they’ve learned without the direction of teachers available to them; stepping up, solving problems, and rising to the occasion with confidence and independence. Her teaching style focuses on creating a supportive environment that encourages accountability, teamwork, and trust so students feel capable, prepared, and proud of their work both on and off the stage.
Rachel Lenders
Associate Choreographer
Rachel recently graduated from California Baptist University with her B.A. in Theatre and has spent her life immersed in dance, performance, and storytelling through movement. As one of Revolution’s choreographers, Rachel brings both strong technical training and an encouraging presence into every rehearsal room. She is passionate about helping students grow not only as dancers, but as confident performers and individuals. Her teaching style focuses on building solid technique in a supportive environment where kids feel safe to take risks, express themselves, and truly connect through movement. Rachel loves watching students discover new confidence on stage and believes some of the best growth happens when hard work, creativity, and joy come together in the rehearsal process.
Valentina Dates
Revvy Rascals Instructor
Valentina is our Revvy Rascals Preschool Class teacher and a rehearsal assistant. She began her journey in musical theater as a child, later transitioning into TV and film acting, training at Second City, The Groundlings, and with renowned coaches including Lesly Kahn and Ivana Chubbuck. Her credits include YouTube Red shows, short films, and voice-overs, and her favorite approach is the Meisner technique. She believes acting is more than performance; it is a powerful tool for building confidence, creativity, communication, and deeper human connection. Through her teaching, she aims to help every student grow creatively and personally through the arts and find their unique voice.
