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SERVICES
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
meet the TEAM
Joshua Keen
Artistic Director
Joshua Keen (he/him) is a New York City based theatre artist and multi-hyphenate creative. He most recently appeared as the Dance Captain/Swing for The Book of Mormon on Broadway/Associate Choreographer for the National Tour. His choreography credits include Timber Lake Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, Outside The Lines, @stagetimenyc, and the conceptual dance film Pastel Feelings. As Artistic Director of @nextstopcreatives, Joshua has developed and produced the New York premieres of The Queen of England, Make Yourself at Home, Object Lesson, and the upcoming short film Eloise, TYA musical Just A Phase, and web-series Dead Dads Club. He is also a co-host of @wtfbway, featured on The Broadway Podcast Network. Syracuse University (BFA). @joshuakeen
Giuliana Augello
Managing Director
Giuliana Augello (she/her) is an actor & multi-hyphenate based in New York City—known for her picture painting vocals, and type defying edge. Recent performance highlights include the Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary First National Tour, a Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nomination for her portrayal of Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and the role of Mindy in the 29-hour reading of Love Is Strange, directed by Michael Greif. Giuliana has appeared on stages across the country including: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Bucks County Playhouse, Theatre Aspen, The REV, New Works Provincetown, Sharon Playhouse, and Axelrod PAC. She confidently embraces the parallel parts of her life as a producer, Board Member at Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, jazz vocalist, documentarian, Mentor for Off The Lane, writer, and global citizen. Giuliana graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University, and is also a graduate of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre's Advanced Acting program in London, England. "What a gift to be fostering creativity and making dreams come true with my dearest friends. Next Stop Creatives is for EVERYONE!" @giulianaaugello
Candice Hatakeyama
Financial Director
Candice Hatakeyama (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate artist originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, now based in NYC. She made her Broadway debut in the 2023 Funny Girl revival. Regionally she has performed at Theaters around the country, including Ogunquit Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse, The MUNY, and Goodspeed Musicals. She holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University, and is a VPA Scholar and Young Research Fellow. Writing Credits: L@%E (Book), A Tale for the Time Being (Book and Lyrics), Upcoming TYA Show Just A Phase. In her free time she can be found crafting, window shopping for her next cool pair of shoes, and teaching everyone the proper pronunciation of "ukulele". Instagram: @canditheduck
Camille G. Theriault
Head of Marketing and Design
Camille (she/her) - is an alumn of Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Being from Chicago IL, she was introduced to a creative and artistic culture at a young age. She grew up competitively dancing and singing around the house and in turn, found her passion through theatre. Her passion for theatre has led her to performing in regionally produced musicals and children’s plays (such as playing Katherine in Newsies), interning at an LA based talent agency (The Movement Talent Agency), and now being a part of Next Stop Creatives. Outside of the arts, Camille is a Senior Business Development Associate at Bounteous, a digital technology consulting agency. Since working at Bounteous, Camille has found interest within the corporate world, but also appreciates her other passions in the Arts even more, such as design, fashion, and creating videos/productions with our team. Let’s create together!! @camillegtheriault
Kate Jarecki
Project Coordinator
Kate Jarecki (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate originally from Aurora, Illinois. Proud Syracuse University Graduate (Go Orange!). Co-Creator of BITE Comedy and previous ensemble member of The People's Sketch Revue (2024). She has performed both Off-Broadway and regionally in musicals including The Wizard of Oz, The Office: A Musical Parody!, Grease, and Legally Blonde. Co-host of the podcast "What's That From? Exploring Musicals We Don't Know, But Probably Should" on the Broadway Podcast Network. Currently, Kate is working on co-writing a new web-series Dead Dad’s Club set to premiere in the Summer of 2026! When not performing you can find Kate bartending, running, improvising, or at an AMC exercising her rights as an A-Lister. @freshginger
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