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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHer dream work lights the torch carried by new generations devoted to continuing the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I love knowing I can make a difference in people’s lives. Some of my theatre kids are now grown and starting their own families and want to pass their love of theatre down to their children. It makes me feel good that I have helped a lot of these children find their way in life,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After moving to Fayetteville a year ago, she shares her passion locally as director of Make Believe Children’s Theatre, a nonprofit organization she founded with her friend, Rebecca Rizzardi. Following a summer workshop, auditions for Sandy’s Story are tentatively set for August. Sandy\u2019s Story traces Sandy\u2019s heartfelt journey to Annie and a forever home. Watch the theatre\u2019s Facebook page for announcements regarding show dates this November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My long-term goals are to put on performances that entertain a community and bring people together so that we can bring joy into the lives of others and to teach the next generation the art of performing and keep it alive for generations to come,” she said. \u201cI thank God for every opportunity to make this group possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humerickhouse always remembers the Macy’s parade experience \u2014 it’s the fuel for the fire that lights the torch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My passion comes from people’s joy after every performance,” she shared. “I want a show that makes people feel like they want to get up and dance with these kids and be a part of something
so fun and entertaining. The thrill of the excitement after applause is just a feeling you can’t describe. It makes me happy to know we did a job well and put smiles on their faces, even if only for a brief moment. Our hard work and dedication make everything in the theatre world worthwhile.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Humerickhouse’s journey in theatre continues, she remains steadfast in her commitment to creating inclusive and enriching spaces for young performers. From her own experiences as a young dancer in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to her transformative work with Make Believe Children’s Theatre, her passion for theatre and dedication to empowering children and young adults, regardless of physical challenges or other obstacles, shines through in every production she directs. Humerickhouse’s vision remains clear: to entertain, inspire, and keep the spirit of theatre alive for generations to come. With each curtain call, she lights the torch of creativity and joy, giving a place and a voice to young performers who are more than arts students \u2014 they are her family. GN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AS THE curtain fell on the Dec. 8, 2017, performance of The Broadway Show Stoppers in Chicago, the young performers buzzed with the excitement of their debut professional performance outside their theatre group. Meeting Music Director Christie Chilies Twillies and working along-side a former American Idol contestant deepened their passion and ignited their creative and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n