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.
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 new spark founding member Raejah is currently in her 3rd year of college 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 2016, 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.
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Amy Hill President new spark board New spark founding member 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.
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Lisa Sullivan Secretary new spark board new spark founding member Lisa graduated from Sonoma State University in California earning her with B.A. in Theatre Arts. She has been fortunate to act both professional and amateur settings for most of her life. Originally coming from a dance background, Lisa found a love for fitness and body wellness. She has been a personal trainer and manager of Energy Fitness in downtown Memphis for the past 17 years. She has been moved to help many nonprofits and build fundraising opportunities with non-profits such as Stax Music Academy, Hattiloo Theatre, and the Snowden School Foundation.
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Bob Hartmann treasurer new spark board new spark founding member 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.
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Kristy Ally New Spark board new spark founding member 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.
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Kirsten Howell New spark board new spark founding member Kirsten Howell is a graduate of the University of Memphis, where she received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. She worked in equipment, healthcare and and software sales before leaving the workforce to focus on raising her children. She has been a member of the Blue Streak Scholarship Fund Board, Taste of Jubilee Marketing/PR Chair, OLPH Parent Teacher Association Board, St. Mary’s Episcopal School Parent Association, and Christian Brothers High School Gold Helmet Club Board. She and her husband have a son, Grant, and a daughter, Averie.
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