About our Vision

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Zachary Kopelman, a South Florida based performer, is a professional singer, actor, and dancer. He has performed at a variety of venues including 3 shows at the regional Wick Theatre and Costume Museum (Boca Raton) and over 5 shows at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Fort Lauderdale). He also has performed in several cabarets, hospitals, assisted living communities, and at charitable events.

As a student and performer at NSU University School since 2020, Zachary received two Cappies at the 2024 South Florida Cappies Gala (Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Musical and Marketing & Publicity), the 2022 Director's Choice Award at the 18th annual Rotary Club of Boca Raton Future Stars competition, is the 2022 Florida Junior State Thespian Representative. He has also performed at the 2023 and 2024 National A Capella Conventions (NACC). Zachary is thrilled to be an NSU University School Cappie Critic, a Broadway Dreamer, and one of the Broward Center’s Spotlights and Teen Ambassadors!

Instagram: @thezacharykopelman

PERFORMER

McKayla is a 14 year old performer from South Florida! She has been very passionate for theater starting at a young age, along with piano and dance. She has been learning piano since she was five years old, and participates in local and state federation. She attends North Broward Preparatory School where she has played Sandy in Spongebob The Musical, and Mal in Descendants. Professionally, McKayla has performed in Bye Bye Birdie at The Wick Theater as apart of the teen ensemble. She is thrilled to be apart of Stars Before Dark!

Instagram: @the_mckayla_pesaturo

PERFORMER

Saeryn Noelle Jones is a 14 year old artist who lives in South Florida, and fell in love with performing arts at the age of seven. She has trained in various dance genres, from ballet to hip hop, as well as voice and acting. Saeryn has performed in several musicals over the last six years, including pilot productions at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Saeryn was also a member of her school Speech and Debate team where she medaled in Dramatic Interpretation. She is a proud Broadway Dreams alumni and a former Broward Center Spotlight.

Instagram: @saerynjones

PERFORMER

Erica Kaylee Gouldthorpe is a classically trained singer, dancer and actress with a passion for making people smile. Her favorite regional credits include Hello, Dolly!, A Chorus Line (Lauderhill Performing Arts Center), A Christmas Carol The Musical, and Junie B. Jones The Musical (Actors’ Playhouse). When not on-stage, Erica is a devoted film actress and starred in HBO Documentary, You Were My First Boyfriend.

Instagram: @erica.kaylee @sisterleeofficial

PERFORMER

Julia Ashlee Gouldthorpe is currently a junior at Archbishop McCarthy High School. Her most recent credits include Peter Rabbit and The Garden of Doom (Mopsy) and A Christmas Carol (Belinda) at The Actors Playhouse. She has also performed in Once Upon A Mattress (Winnifred), The Curious Savage (Miss Wilhelmina), The Game’s Afoot (Inspector Harriet Goring), and various performances at the Broward Center for Performing Arts. She is very excited to be performing with Stars Before Dark and is delighted to share the stage with her sisters.

Instagram: @julia.ashlee @sisterleeofficial

PERFORMER

Ava Raelee Gouldthorpe is a singer, dancer and actress who has been performing since a young age. She has a love for the arts and uses her talents to spread happiness across all audiences. She is a current sophomore in high school and she is an active member of the international thespian society. Her favorite credits include Fiddler on the Roof (The Wick Theatre), and Charlotte’s Web and Peter Rabbit and The Garden of Doom (Actors’ Playhouse).

Instagram: @ava.raelee @sisterleeofficial

PERFORMER

Ellie Rose is a 14-year-old professional actor, singer, and dancer, best known for starring as Annie on the Broadway National Tour (2022-2023), where she performed over 220 shows across the country.

A Florida native, Ellie has graced the stage in eight regional productions with renowned venues such as Slowburn Theatre Co, The Wick Theatre, Actors Playhouse, Delray Beach and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Her impressive vocal talent has also led her to sing the national anthem for major sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Miami Marlins, and Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers. She is thrilled to perform with Stars Before Dark!

Instagram: @ellie_rose_actor

PERFORMER

Addie Jaymes, a performer based in NJ loves the stage. Her most recent credits include The Annie National Tour (Kate, u/s Molly), Annie Warbucks (Annie, Surflight Theatre), Gypsy (Baby June, The Wick Theatre)The Pianist (Magda, Broadway Workshop), Gypsy (Baby June, The Wick), Ebenezer (Tiny Tim, Surflight Theater), Dear Edwina (Edwina, BKA), and Annie (Molly, KOTA). She continues to train as a triple threat and has taken a big interest in tumbling. She loves hanging with her friends near and far and spending time with her family. She is a huge Disney fan and you can find her at the parks throughout the year! Addie is represented by the Carson-Adler Agency, Inc. for theatre, tv & film and CESD for Voiceover work.

Instagram: @addie_jaymes

PERFORMER

Saheli Khan is a 12-year-old girl who is passionate about singing, acting, dancing, and performing. Sahelimade her professional debut in 2022, starring as Matilda in Slow Burn Theatre’s production of Matilda the Musical. A few months thereafter, she had the honor of being cast as Young Anna in Disney’s Frozen Broadway National Tour. Most recently, Saheli signed with a major network as lead in an upcoming series. Saheli enjoys singing music from a wide range of genres and watching – and performing – Disney and Broadway musicals. She trains vocally with various professionals including the prominent vocal coach, Cheryl Porter. Saheli is represented by Calli Company and CESD Talent Agency.

Instagram: @sahelikhanofficial

Sofie Poliakoff is a 15-year-old Florida based professional triple threat who is best known for her role of Essie in Parade at New York City Center. She made her professional debut at just 10 years old, in A Christmas Story at Slow Burn Theatre Company. Some other professional credits include: Love Actually Live at The Wallis in LA, Carousel at The Wick, Matilda at Slow Burn, and she is soon to reprise her role of Essie in Parade at Slow Burn. Her favorite roles in educational theatre productions include: Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Dory in Finding Nemo, Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Emma in Emma. She just started her first year at North Broward Preparatory High School, she is going on 9 years of being a Broadway Dreamer, and her reps are Avalon Artists Group and Calli Company.

Instagram: @sofiepoliakoff