Megan Demsky
Megan grew up participating in local children’s, community, and college theaters. She began directing almost 20 years ago. Starting as a dancer, her mother opened the doors to acting when she was in the fifth grade and she never looked back. She has always had a passion for coaching actors to find their "ah-ha" moment. She has directed over 100 main stage shows, classes, and camps. She is dedicated to elevating children's theatre to a whole new level of artistic heights. She is dedicated to putting the actor first, making sure that they are challenged but always respected and encouraged. She is not only a gifted teacher, but also an accomplished professional. Some of her favorite roles include Winnifred in Once Upon A Mattress (GCT, Column Award for Best Actress), Ado Annie in Oklahoma (GSM, Leon Rabin Nomination for Best Supporting Actress), Ellie May Chipley in the concert of the completely restored Show Boat (Lyric Stage), and Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein at Repertory Company Theatre and she looks forward to the Genesis staff show each year! While playing Kate in Titanic at Lyric Stage in Irving, she had the privilege of being directed by Broadway director Drew Scott Harris. Shortly afterward, Mr. Harris invited her to understudy Tony nominated actress Marla Schaffel as Maria Rainer in the National Tour of The Sound of Music. After The Sound of Music closed, Megan moved to New York City and lived there happily for 4 years. While in New York, she was cast in the TheaterWorks’ first national tour of Henry and Mudge. After the tour was over, Tim, their pug, Max and two guinea pigs decided to move back to Plano. Since then, they have enjoyed 11 years of marriage and had one beautiful son, Connor, who saw his first production at Genesis when he was 2 days old! To say he has grown up at Genesis is her biggest source of pride.