Instructor Bios

Susan Brummet
Susan Brummet hails from Hollister, California. She recently graduated with her MFA in acting from WIU after receiving her BA in acting in 2006 from CSU, Stanislaus in Turlock, California. Susan has extensive experience working on children's theatre productions. She has performed in multiple children's shows, including her work with the Western Illinois Regional Touring Theater Company. She also serves as director of Pooh Stories Part Deux for the Sumer Shakespeare Festival at CSU, Stanislaus. In addition to her work with children on stage, Susan has worked with many youth organizations including: YMCA, Girl Scouts, and the 4-H program.

Daniel Feser

Daniel Feser
Professional musician Daniel Feser began teaching at the WCI Arts Center in August 2009. He has twenty years of teaching experience including Mancell Music in Stauton and Walko Music in Springfield. In May 2007 Feser opened his own studio in Springfield.  He works with students from ages eight to eighty two and has a unique ability to teach all types of music. Dan enjoys helping people achieve their musical goals.