About Us:

Our Mission
Through the arts, Dreams of Hope develops lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied youth leaders who promote social change by educating audiences.

Our Core Values
1. All youths deserve respect.
2. All people are creative.
3. Creative expression connects people.
4. Open dialogue is a foundation for empathy and peace.

Our Goals
1. Creating a safe and accepting environment for all youth.
2. Providing an interactive environment where youth create art with professional artists.
3. Encouraging diverse populations to create art about their life experiences.
4. Educating audiences on issues facing sexual and gender minorities.

On Stage:

Susan Haugh, Artistic Director & Composer
Ellen Gozion, Accompanist

Meet The Performers
Angelito Aya
Renee Ballard
Rayna Faigen
Kaitlin Hunter
Joseph Battaglia
Claire Matway
Lora Matway
Romeo Harp

Artists Involved for 2007-08
Janelle Burdell
Jeffrey Davis
Thomas Wesley Douglas
Ted Hoover
Douglas Levine

Back Stage:

Board of Directors
Audra Cannan
Polly Halfkenny
Susan Haugh
Dave Schelbe
Renee Ballard
Andres Cladera

Staff
Susan Haugh, Artistic Director
Ellen Gozion, Administrative Assistant

Adult Volunteers
Marcia Smith, Marketing
Rachel Seltman, Audience Surveys

Logo and Program Designs
Ean Gensler
Ean_g(at)hotmail.com

Web Design
Kris Scigliano
Kris_Scigliano(at)Yahoo.com