Performing Arts Workshops - PAW INC. has a team of qualified, passionate instructors dedicated to the well-being and education of PAW students. Our team includes certified teachers, professional actors, musicians, dancers, directors, and artists. Staff members have received training from The Young Americans, Michigan State University, Valparaiso University, Goodspeed Musicals, Western Michigan University, Saint Mary's College, Southwestern Michigan College, The Gordon Institute for Music Learning, and more. 
​Each instructor takes great care in creating a memorable and meaningful experience for their students.
With a small student to teacher ratio, PAW staff works to ensure individualized attention for each and every student.
​"The PAW staff make every single child feel like a star. The best run summer program for children I've ever seen." - PAW Parent

Incredible PAW Staff of the Past:

“Thank you awesome PAW folks for providing these wonderful opportunities! You have created a magical environment for children to develop confidence and to discover their unique selves.” - PAW Parent

PAW Executive Team

Executive Directors Lena Miles-LoRusso, August Garritano, and Danny Ferenczi make up PAW's Executive Team. The executive team members work as instructors in various roles during the PAW summer workshop season. They also work year-round planning and making PAW the best that it can be!
August Garritano
Executive director,
​dei and advancement
Lena Miles-LoRusso
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
Education & Finance
Danny Ferenczi
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
Marketing & HR

PAW Board of Directors

President: Jen Swank
Vice President: Karie Reske
Treasurer: Bill Gibson
Secretary: Laura Livrone
Board Members: Daysha Amster, Liz Baumann, Chris Gibson, Martha Morseau-Olson, Dena Vollman

​PAW Inc.
P.O. Box 136
Niles, MI 49120

​directors@performingartsworkshops.org

PAW Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.