New Spark Performing Arts is an official Tennessee Nonprofit Organization

Visions and Values

We strive to to create a sustainable, non-profit organization that provides a safe place for youth to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together through the art of theater.

We believe serving and engaging our community is at the core of our work.

We believe in the educational power of the arts.

We respect and embrace the uniqueness of all young people.

We strive to represent and bring together the diverse populations of our community.

We provide a supportive, nurturing, safe environment for all by treating everyone with equal respect, courtesy and care.

We value the passion and commitment of staff and volunteers.

We believe that financial strength is paramount to our success and we commit to the fundraising to support our goals and to the transparency of purpose and scope to our stakeholders.

​​Our All-Star Team !

Raejah Bratcher

ARTISTIC director
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Raejah is currently in undergrad as an Education Major, and plans on attending grad school at the University of Memphis for directing. She has been doing theater since 3rd grade, directing since 2015, and working in children's theater specifically since 2016. In 2017, she won Best Director of a Musical in Memphis' Broadway World Awards. She loves working with kids and hopes to teach and direct for the rest of her life.

Amy Hill

President
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​Amy Hill is a Realtor, local designer and home stager. A proud resident of Evergreen, she has served as a Girl Scout leader for over 8 years. She is the mom of one daughter, and three diva rescue pups. Her loves are tacos, theater, family, and a good book. 

Bob Hartmann

treasurer
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​Bob Hartmann is a Senior Manager of Business Development for a Fortune 100 company and serves as Treasurer for NSPA.  When he isn’t working or spending time with his family, he enjoys playing soccer and watching the English Premier League on television. He is a graduate of White Station High School and University of Memphis.

Kristy Ally

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​Kristy Dallas Alley is a high school librarian, a soccer coach, a published author, and a mother of four. A lifelong Memphian, she holds a B.A. in English from Rhodes College, where she minored in Theater, and a M.S. in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership from the University of Memphis.

Evan Park

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