Amy Albritton Calhoun
Director
Amy Albritton Calhoun, an APA alumna, is enjoying her third year as Director of the Patriot Players! Amy has a BFA in Professional Acting, with training in the Meisner Technique of Acting, from ECU. Her favorite roles she’s played are Eunice in A Streetcar Named Desire and Hannah Jarvis in Arcadia. In addition, Amy has directed Trifles, The Addams Family, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and most recently, Selkie, which the Patriot Players took to the NCTC Play Festival. Amy is so grateful for the support of the APA faculty. She would like to especially thank FOFA, her talented cast, and the amazing fine arts teachers for lending their talents and immense help in putting on this production. Last but not least, Amy would like to thank her family and husband Will for being a constant source of joy and support.
Lisa Duke
Musical Director
Lisa Duke is happy to be in her 8th year of teaching at Arendell Parrott Academy. Attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and graduating from the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam, Lisa received a degree in Music Education. She obtained a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Music Education from East Carolina University. As a performer, Lisa’s favorite roles include Maria (The Sound of Music), Cinderella (Cinderella), Daisy Mae (Li’l Abner), and Rosie (Bye, Bye Birdie). Lisa always enjoys collaborating with the amazing cast and orchestra and her talented and supportive fine arts colleagues. Lisa would like to thank her husband, daughters, and parents for their unending love and support!
