Applause Academy was founded in 2009 by Heidi and Scott Stipetic. Since starting out in small classes at Friedman Middle School, Applause Academy has blossomed into the full state of the art facility it is today. Their passion and dedication to
Heidi StipeticHeidi Stipetic is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a bachelor of fine arts degree in drama. She studied acting for four years at the Stella Adler Conservatory for Actors in New York City. Professional performing credits include Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, SeaWorld-Orlando, SAK Theater Company and the Cape Cod Melody Tent, as well as national commercials. Previously Ms. Stipetic was an acting instructor at Miami-Dade Community College, She is the founder of Applause Academy MA, Inc., where she has directed Thirteen, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, Rent, Disney's High School Musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr, Grease, A Very Potter Musical, Shrek Jr, Camp Rock and many more.
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Scott StipeticScott Stipetic, an award-winning lighting and scenic designer, is a graduate of Carnegie-Melon University and holds a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in lighting design and technical theater. Professional design credits include the Rich Little and Smokey Robinson shows in Las Vegas, Walt Disney World’s SpectroMagic Parade and Beauty and the Beast at Disney MGM studios, Universal Studios in Orlando and Fiesta Texas Theme Park, SanAntonio, TX. Mr. Stipetic has taught stage craft at The New World School of the Arts and Miami Dade Community College.
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