Staff

Dawn Snyder
Drama Kids Teacher

Dawn Snyder has been acting and performing for over 15 years. She graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University with a BA in Theatre. Dawn is currently working in Stand-up and sketch comedy all throughout the metro-atlanta area. She also works at THE EVENT in Orlando three times a year, where she gets to coach children on the audition process right before they actually audition for casting directors and agents from across the nation. She truly loves working with children through Dramakids, which is why she has been teaching with us for over 5 years.

Christie Reiersen
Drama Kids Teacher

Christie Reiersen is a recent transplant from New York City, where she spent the last ten years acting, directing and organizing workshops for children. She has a B.A. in theatre from Northeast Louisiana University and an M.F.A in acting from the University of Arkansas. In between getting her degrees and becoming a mother of two adorable boys, she has toured with children’s theatre in Minnesota, taught youth theatre camps in Arkansas and directed children’s play festivals in New York City. After pounding the pavement as a working actor, she took a break to get married, have children and run a ceramics studio. Now she is thrilled to be back to one of her true passions of helping kids reach their potential through imagination, play and the arts.

Olrick Johnson
Drama Kids Teacher

Olrick Johnson is a former NFL linebacker of the New England Patriots, a multi-talented actor/singer/songwriter/Producer/Radio & TV personality originally from Miami, Fl. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre, from Florida A&M University. He has worked, written and or produced for many famous artists. Currently, Olrick continues to serve as a board member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and is serving as Co Music Director for the NFL Players Choir. With a Heart to share and give back OJ has began the Olrick Johnson Experience Workshops entitled “Cleats to Curtain.” These workshops are geared toward using his testimony and influence in Professional Sports and the Entertainment Industry along with other current and  former Pro Athletes to encourage youth to use their Faith to Go after All of their Dreams. Olrick is excited to share his passion for theater and performing with Drama Kids!

Lauren Lee
Drama Kids Teacher

Lauren Lee is excited to be joining DramaKids as their next teaching artist! Lauren is on track to receive a BA in Theatre and  performing Arts at Kennesaw State University in May 2022. Lauren’s professional credits include performing in Elf: the Musical (Jovie), Sound of Music (Baroness Elsa), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Ensemble), and more! Although Lauren’s career in drama has just begun, it is safe to say that it will not be ending soon. Lauren is interested in theatre of all kinds, including directing, improv, dance, and acting for film. Lauren has directed several pieces at KSU and short plays at off-campus studios. However, Lauren’s most loved passion is Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA), where education & entertainment meet and even translate into real-world experience. This passion has brought Lauren the opportunity to join the tony-award winning Alliance Theatre in their Teaching Artist Training Program. Lauren’s passion is not only theatre-making but also teaching your students to shine in the classroom.

Join our team! Drama Kids is seeking dynamic and fun part time teachers to meet our growing class schedule.  Please visit our Contact Us Page and submit your interest.