My daughter has participated in musicals with Laura Canfield for over 10 years now. These experiences have positively impacted her in so many ways. Laura has helped build her self-confidence, improve her acting ability, help her believe in herself and her ability to conquer roles she was unsure she could. Laura has taken my daughter along a journey that has been absolutely incredible! She continues to challenge her with just the right amount of support to be successful! We are so grateful for the investment Laura has made in our child and continue to look forward to the next 2 years ahead in LRC productions!
Laura Rotondo Canfield-- Owner and Director
Laura has been a resident of Foxboro for nearly 25 years, raising four amazing children and slowly building her life’s mission and dream. Laura has been teaching piano and voice for most of her years in Foxboro. Along the way, Laura became a cantor at St. Mary’s Church, the Children’s Choir Director and now Music Director for the parish. For the past several years, Laura has been helping to build musical theater programs at all three Foxboro Elementary Schools. After 13 years of directing musicals at the Ahern Middle School, Laura created her own theater production company (LRC Stage Productions, LLC) last April. With the unwavering love and support of her incredible family and friends, Laura is doing what she is meant to do…bringing the love of musical theater to people of all ages. Laura is deeply grateful for all of the encouragement and belief that she has received, and is excited to see what comes next!
Colleen McAuliffe - Music Director
Colleen has been involved in musical theater since she was 8 years old when she played a mole in “A Year With Frog and Toad Jr.” at the Burrell Elementary School. Since that production, Colleen has followed her passion for musical theater through just about any role imaginable. From being on stage, to making costumes, playing in pits, stage managing, and now musical directing, Colleen loves being a part of every aspect of putting on a show. She has also recently made her directorial debut and hopes to continue directing as well a music directing in the future. Colleen is a recent UMass Amherst graduate where she obtained a degree in Music Education and is passionate about fostering a life-long love of music in any student she works with.
Colleen has been involved in musical theater since she was 8 years old when she played a mole in “A Year With Frog and Toad Jr.” at the Burrell Elementary School. Since that production, Colleen has followed her passion for musical theater through just about any role imaginable. From being on stage, to making costumes, playing in pits, stage managing, and now musical directing, Colleen loves being a part of every aspect of putting on a show. She has also recently made her directorial debut and hopes to continue directing as well a music directing in the future. Colleen is a recent UMass Amherst graduate where she obtained a degree in Music Education and is passionate about fostering a life-long love of music in any student she works with.
Greg Kanelas - Choreographer
Greg’s affection for dance started at the age of five and has now garnered more than twenty years of experience within the dance industry. Greg’s talent and training earned him numerous high score awards, titles, scholarships, and special awards at competitions and various performances around the country. As a performer, Greg has delighted audiences throughout the entire United States. Some highlights include Disney Springs, Hawaii, TD Garden, and more. As a teacher & choreographer, he has been recognized regionally and nationally for his innovative, unique & stylized choreography.
Continued education is an integral part of Greg’s pedagogy. He continues to pursue master classes with professionals in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. Greg’s passion, unique and energetic teaching style, and constant drive for quality dance education have made lasting impressions and connections with his students. He looks forward to continuing his growth as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mentor by inspiring others and learning from them.
Outside of the studio, Greg travels the country judging for top national dance competitions such as On Point, Believe, Dancers Inc, and STARPOWER. He is also on staff at the Matta Dance Studios in Brockton & Bridgewater, MA for the past five years. Greg has had the honor of teaching at the NEPCAA (New England Patriots Cheerleaders Alumni Association) Wellness Workshop for the past three years. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a major in Health Studies and Business Management. Greg is on the board of directors for the Dance Teacher Club of Boston as well as an affiliate member of Dance Masters of New England.
Greg’s affection for dance started at the age of five and has now garnered more than twenty years of experience within the dance industry. Greg’s talent and training earned him numerous high score awards, titles, scholarships, and special awards at competitions and various performances around the country. As a performer, Greg has delighted audiences throughout the entire United States. Some highlights include Disney Springs, Hawaii, TD Garden, and more. As a teacher & choreographer, he has been recognized regionally and nationally for his innovative, unique & stylized choreography.
Continued education is an integral part of Greg’s pedagogy. He continues to pursue master classes with professionals in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. Greg’s passion, unique and energetic teaching style, and constant drive for quality dance education have made lasting impressions and connections with his students. He looks forward to continuing his growth as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mentor by inspiring others and learning from them.
Outside of the studio, Greg travels the country judging for top national dance competitions such as On Point, Believe, Dancers Inc, and STARPOWER. He is also on staff at the Matta Dance Studios in Brockton & Bridgewater, MA for the past five years. Greg has had the honor of teaching at the NEPCAA (New England Patriots Cheerleaders Alumni Association) Wellness Workshop for the past three years. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a major in Health Studies and Business Management. Greg is on the board of directors for the Dance Teacher Club of Boston as well as an affiliate member of Dance Masters of New England.
Jaclyn McCann -- Assistant to the Director
Jaclyn is a 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher at Ahern Middle School. She has worked alongside Laura Canfield as an Assistant Director since 2010, and has loved every minute of it! After her final performance on stage in eighth grade as Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr, Jaclyn learned that theater was something she wanted to be involved in every year after that. Over the past several years, she has continued to learn and develop her love of theater, which she shares with all of the young performers she is privileged to work with.
Jaclyn is a 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher at Ahern Middle School. She has worked alongside Laura Canfield as an Assistant Director since 2010, and has loved every minute of it! After her final performance on stage in eighth grade as Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr, Jaclyn learned that theater was something she wanted to be involved in every year after that. Over the past several years, she has continued to learn and develop her love of theater, which she shares with all of the young performers she is privileged to work with.