FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Elizabeth! I’m a performer, educator, and the founder of Broadway Beginnings.

I earned my BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida State University and have had the honor of leading young people in the classroom for nearly 20 years. I have served as Artist in Residence at Harrison School for the Arts and Director of Fine Arts at All Saints Academy.

As a performer, some of my favorite credits include: Radio City New York Spring Spectacular featuring The Rockettes, Derek Hough, and Laura Benanti (understudy for Laura Benanti); Beetlejuice pre-production (Lydia); Parade at the Gallery Players (Iola Stover); The Underclassman at The Duke on 42nd Street; the 1st National Tour of Elf (understudy for Jovie) at Madison Square Garden and The Kennedy Center; and the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (understudy for Dorothy), where I directed over 400 children who joined our cast as munchkins in more than 40 cities nationwide.

Our faculty is dedicated to providing training that prioritizes students’ health and wellness, both on and off the stage. We are passionate about building a community of young artists who are committed to growing as wholehearted, authentic humans. There is no greater joy than witnessing our students support, encourage, and champion one another—especially when they think no one is watching. It is a true gift to guide these young artists, and I look forward to the years of growth ahead.

WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Sarah Claire Colling, LMHC-QS is thrilled to serve as the Wellness Director for Broadway Beginnings. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, a qualified supervisor, and a certified life coach with a deep passion for supporting young artists as whole people — not just performers.

Sarah Claire brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and lived artistic experience to her work. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Florida State University and has performed professionally regionally, in New York and on Broadway tours. Her background in the performing arts deeply informs her approach to wellness, creativity, and sustainable success in high-pressure artistic environments.

Now based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sarah Claire is the founder and director of Bungalow Counseling, a group counseling practice rooted in trauma-informed, relational, and compassion-focused care. Alongside her clinical work, she continues to perform when she can and remains deeply connected to the artistic community.

Sarah Claire is especially passionate about helping young artists integrate wellness practices into their creative lives — supporting nervous system regulation, emotional health, identity development, community development and resilience — so they can thrive both on and off the stage. She hopes to impart these values to every artist and community she serves, fostering not only extraordinary performers, but grounded, connected, and healthy humans.

FACULTY

Paige holds a MFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University. She has deeply embraced both the Stanislavski System and Catherine Fitzmaurice voice techniques, shaping her dynamic and nuanced approach to performance.

Paige’s performance resume is rich and diverse. She’s toured with The Wizard of Oz, and brought compelling life to classic and contemporary roles across regional theater—from Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Henry VI: Part 2 at Orlando Shakes, to musicals like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and Shrek: The Musical. She has honed her craft under respected mentors like Lexie Dorsett Sharp, Amy Murphy, and Catherine Fitzmaurice, gaining skill in singing, speech, dialects, dance, and even sewing and marketing—demonstrating her creativity on and off the stage.