About Us
Blue Forest Theatre Academy is a non-profit youth theatre program by the Buena Vista Arts Council. We offer a nurturing space for students to develop skills in acting, music, and movement while learning teamwork, confidence, and creativity.
Our Mission
At Blue Forest Theater Academy, we believe in the transformative power of theater. Our mission is to create engaging, thought-provoking theatrical experiences that inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences of all ages. We are committed to providing a platform for creative talents and fostering a love for the performing arts within our community.
Celebrating Young Talents:
Our journey began with a focus on exceptional children's theater. Productions such as "Newsies," "Matilda," and "Fiddler on the Roof" have not only entertained but also provided a nurturing environment for young actors to grow and flourish. We take pride in our role in shaping the next generation of performers and theater enthusiasts.
Director's Bio
Kim Hirt
Kim Hirt’s early love of theatre and music helped shape her future as an educator and performer. She holds a BFA in Music/Dance/Theatre from Brigham Young University and has taught and directed across the country. She is currently the Director of Blue Forest Theatre Academy and formerly led AACT Children’s Theatre in Auburn, AL.
She has served as:
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Vocal/Acting Instructor at Jan Dempsey Arts Center
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Drama Coach at Parry McCluer High
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Guest Director and Associate Choreographer at Southern Virginia University
Kim has performed, directed, choreographed, and musically directed in professional and community productions including:
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Mama Rose in Gypsy
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Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel
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Asaka in Once on This Island
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Jenny Diver in The Beggar’s Opera
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Lily in The Secret Garden
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Marmie in Little Women: The Musical
Directing/Choreographing credits include:
Hadestown: Teen Edition, Addams Family, Alice in Wonderland, Once on This Island, Newsies, Tuck Everlasting, Matilda, and Fiddler on the Roof.
