Louie Perez is our founder and producer. His passion in life has always been to inspire and motivate those around them to chase their dreams and NEVER GIVE UP.  Louie was born in Havana, Cuba and at age 10, he came to the U.S. where he fell in love with musical theatre. While living in Los Angeles, he performed in West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Damn Yankees, Eleanor, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Guys and Dolls, and The Sound of Music.  For 20 years, he owned VP Dance Academy with his wife, Francine Perez, where he taught jazz, tap, and musical theatre.  As a choreographer for local high schools and colleges, he has had the opportunity to choreograph Peter Pan, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Shrek, The Addams Family, A Chorus Line, Cabaret, and Anything Goes.  Louie would like to thank all of the students he has had the pleasure of working with, as the have inspired him to be the best he can be.  He would also like to remind everyone to "Never Give Up!"

Lindsey is a proud West Side Theatrix alumni and is thrilled to now be a part of the production team!  She would not be where she is today without having the experiences from her time in the West Side productions of Grease (Rizzo), Hairspray (Tracy), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), and most recently West Side's Encore production of Spring Awakening (Wendla). Her love for theatre led her to the roles of director and production manager for West Side Theatrix. Some shows she's worked on include 42nd Street, The Addams Family, and Footloose. She is also currently an advisor for John Jay High School's drama club, Proscenium. At John Jay, she has worked on Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady, and Hairspray. Lindsey graduated from John Jay High School in 2021 and now attends Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY in their 5 year BA/MAT English-Theatre Adolescent Education/Special Education (Grades 7-12) program. She can't wait to see what the future holds for West Side Theatrix and is excited to make more memories!

Dan is a proud alumnus of West Side Theatrix and is thrilled to now be directing for the company! West Side was integral to his development as a theatre artist, joining as an actor in 2020, and becoming Assistant Director, Production Manager, and Stage Manager for West Side Theatrix Encore in 2024. Dan graduated from John Jay High School in 2023, and now attends Gordon College, rated a top school for Theatre Arts in the United States, in Wenham, MA, where he studies Clinical Psychology and Theatre Arts. A current senior at Gordon, Dan has enjoyed blending the skills gained from both of his areas of study, and they have prepared him for a number of different roles in the production of theatre (e.g. actor, light board operator, sound board operator, stage manager, vocal coach, production manager, assistant director, and now, director). Dan’s artistic mission revolves around the idea of “radical empathy,” and he is beyond excited to work with the students that find a home in West Side Theatrix to create theatre that offers opportunity for all and uplifts the voices and stories of those who need it most.

Cynthia, originally from Dutchess County, NY has been dancing for over 20 years.  A 2013 graduate from Manhattanville College, Cynthia received her Bachelor's degree in Dance & Theatre.  In 2016 she was accepted into, and completed Broadway Dance Center's prestigious Professional Semester.  Cynthia has trained with some of the best in the business and has performed at such venues as Madison Square Garden, New York City Center, Walt Disney World, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.  Her choreography has been featured during pre-game and half-time for the New York Knicks, New York Liberty and the Brooklyn Nets.  Cynthia is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as an artist, and to share her knowledge and experiences with all of her students.

Lori has been working with West Side Theatrix since its inception.  She designs all of their show programs and posters, takes rehearsal and show photos/videos/cast headshots and assists with just about everything else.  She was co-creator of the West Side Theatrix website, which she maintains along with the West Side YouTube channel, Facebook page and other social media sites.  Lori is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam/Crane School of Music with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production and Marketing. She is currently the Production Technical Director for Proscenium, the John Jay High School drama club. Lori loves working with all of these talented young people and hopes to help give them the opportunity to reach for the stars and fulfill their dreams.  She lives in Hopewell Junction, NY with her husband, Eric and 3 daughters, Lindsey, Carly and Hailey.  Lori is looking forward to working with West Side Theatrix on future productions!