Dreamlight Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a home for Musical Theatre and the extraordinary artists who create it. Through readings, workshops, concerts, and full productions, we’re providing a place where artists and audiences alike will find an unparalleled dedication to artistry and storytelling – an environment where chances are taken, boundaries are pushed, and the depths of the imagination can be explored.

Chip is a New York based Director & Choreographer as well as the Founding Artistic Director of Dreamlight Theatre Company. Over the past ten years, he's filled a variety of roles - first as a performer, and more recently as a Director, Choreographer, and Producer. His work has garnered two Barrymore Award Nominations and a Drama Desk Nomination. In 2007, he directed Dreamlight’s inaugural production of Avenue X; then, followed it up by producing the world premiere of Chris Miller & Nathan Tysen’s Fugitive Songs (Drama Desk nomination). He's assisted with pre-production rehearsals and workshops on two different Broadway shows - first in 2005 with John Carrafa (Good Vibrations) and more recently in 2007 with Tony Award winning choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler (The Apple Tree). He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and is a proud member of AEA and SDC.

Dean has been awarded an undergraduate degree in Theatre from Northwestern University and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management and Producing from Columbia University. Before entering graduate school he spent more than ten years in consumer advertising and marketing, specializing in brand development. Since coming to New York he has been a member of the general management team for the Broadway productions of: Jersey Boys, Wicked, The Farnsworth Invention, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In addition, he has managed and produced several Off-Off-Broadway productions including: The Wild Party (Columbia University), Pop Art (Living Room for Artists), The Squirrel (Summer Play Festival) and Goodbye April, Hello May (HERE Arts).

Billy joined the Dreamlight family at the start of the 2008-09 season. In addition to being an accomplished performer, he is an exceptional director and choreographer. His charisma and passion make him a perfect fit for the company, and since coming on board, he's helped take the "Bright Lights" Concert Series to a new level. He was directly responsible for broadening the program from the 2 concert format to a full 4 show season. His infectious personality and excitement for the work make him an invaluable asset to Dreamlight Theatre Company and its mission.

Dreamlight’s inaugural production opened in March, 2007 – a bold re-envisioning of the musical, Avenue X. The production was barren – almost naked. An empty stage kept the focus on the human element of the show; the rich lighting design gave the piece a cinematic feel and helped draw attention to the theatricality of watching an “a cappella” musical. The result was a breathtaking production of which Dreamlight will always be proud. The show enjoyed a sold out run at The 45th Street Theatre and was fortunate enough to receive reviews in Backstage and Variety, both of which applauded the virtuosity of the talented cast and the creativity exhibited by the show's producing team. The following season, Dreamlight produced the world premiere of Fugitive Songs - an original song cycle by Nathan Tysen and Chris Miller. After nearly a year of readings and workshops, the show opened in March, 2008 and picked up Dreamlight’s first Drama Desk Nomination. It was directed by Joe Calarco and featured an exceptional five-member cast; perhaps most noticeably, it marked the company’s first original musical.

Dreamlight also presents an ongoing concert series called "Bright Lights" to showcase the work of up-and-coming composers and lyricists writing for the musical theatre. The concerts are hosted four times a year and fulfill a key part of the mission - to provide support for emerging artists so that they may continue to develop and grow. Past participants have included Jeff Blumenkrantz, Neil Bartram & Brian Hill, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Georgia Stitt, Ricky Ian Gordan, Sam Davis, and J. Oconer Navarro.

At the moment, Dreamlight is developing two original musicals and lining up support for the next three seasons. Already, the company is carving out a presence here in New York City, and we believe people are beginning to feel the excitement of a company that is dedicated to this unique American artform: Musical Theatre. We're excited to continue our evolution, and look forward to seeing where the journey takes us.