Artistic Directors
CYNTHIA HALPIN (Artistic Director, Instructor)
CINDY has worked as a performer, teacher and choreographer, in both professional and educational theatre, for over 25 years. A member of Actor’s Equity Association, she has performed in New York City and regional theatre across the country. She has taught Master classes for national and regional dance organizations in New York and Ill
CINDY has worked as a performer, teacher and choreographer, in both professional and educational theatre, for over 25 years. A member of Actor’s Equity Association, she has performed in New York City and regional theatre across the country. She has taught Master classes for national and regional dance organizations in New York and Illinois. While on faculty at Millikin University in Illinois, Cindy taught ballet, choreographed for the Dance Ensemble, School of Music Opera productions, and many Mainstage productions. In her native Long Island, she was director of Ballet at private dance schools, as well as choreographer for teen/adult dance companies. Cindy has choreographed many shows at Cortland Repertory Theatre, including Brigadoon (Salt Award nomination), Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease, 1776 (Salt Award nomination), The Full Monty (2013 Broadwayworld.com “Best Choreographer” Central New York), and Rat Pack Lounge. Cindy is currently dance faculty at SUNY Cortland, Performing Arts Department, and received the SUNY Cortland Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015. She ran the department’s Dance Demonstration, and has been associate director/choreographer for many Mainstage productions. Cindy is a member of IDEA- dance studio owner association. She is overjoyed to bring the arts to our PAI family & community!
KEVIN T. HALPIN ( Artistic Director, Instructor)
Kevin, a member of the major professional actor’s unions (AEA and SAG) has worked as a professional director, choreographer and performer on productions in NYC, Europe, the Caribbean and across the United States. In August of 1999, Kevin and his family relocated to Cortland, New York to help establish and Direct the Musical Theatre Degree
Kevin, a member of the major professional actor’s unions (AEA and SAG) has worked as a professional director, choreographer and performer on productions in NYC, Europe, the Caribbean and across the United States. In August of 1999, Kevin and his family relocated to Cortland, New York to help establish and Direct the Musical Theatre Degree program at SUNY Cortland. Kevin now is Head of the Performing Arts Department as well as a teacher/Director. He has directed/choreographed many of SUNY Cortland’s productions including; Hair, Little Women, and Head Over Heels. Kevin is a veteran of young performer training programs, having taught dance and theatre courses to students ranging from 11-50 for over 15 years.