ABOUT
Schoolhouse Theater Arts, Inc. is a minority owned business owned by Mimi Chiarella, Dave Ortega, and Cheryl Ramsey. They have been working together in education and in children's theater in Howard County, MD since 1985. After working in a variety of capacities, they decided to start their own children's theater company and in 2001 S.T.A. was born! Schoolhouse Theater Arts, Inc. continues to provide live theatre performance experiences for children of all ages in Central Maryland and Ocean City, Maryland.
MIMI
Owner, Retired Howard County Public School Teacher.
CHERYL
Owner, Former Howard County Public School Teacher, Current Prince George's County Public School Teacher.
DAVE
Owner, Retired Howard County Public School Teacher
Schoolhouse Theater Arts employs only the finest! All owners and directors are Maryland State certified educators with strong theatrical backgrounds. STA also employs high school and college students (many who were former campers and/or travel group members) who have an interest in theater and a love for children.
If you are interested in employment opportunities, please contact us at (410)379-6991or click on the link at the bottom of this page to complete the application.
Below are photos of some of our former and current staff members!
Miss Mia
Middle School P.E. Teacher, Howard County Public Schools
Mr. David
Middle School P.E. Teacher, Howard County Public Schools
Mr. Donald
High School English Teacher and Technical Director, Howard County Public Schools
Miss Jackie
Atholton High School Alum, Former STA Camper and Traveling Actor
Ms. Sarah
Schoolhouse Theater Arts Summer Camp Director
Ms. Briona
Schoolhouse Theater Arts Program Director
Prince George's County Public Schools
Mr. Jordan
Middle School Music Teacher, Howard County Public Schools
Ms. Elease
Middle School English Teacher, Howard County Public Schools
Miss Michaela
Schoolhouse Theater Arts Social Media Coordinator
Miss Emily
Schoolhouse Theater Arts Director, Hammond High School Alum, Former STA Camper