Rising Stars

The Rising Stars program empowers young people through learning and performing. Kids build confidence and skills they can access for the rest of their lives. Our directors teach two levels of classes, both of which perform on stage in front of an audience at the culmination of the season.

Meet the Staff

Lisa Weaver
Director

In addition to being the Director for the Lake Travis Music Theatre summer productions, Lisa is also President of the board for LV Players and enjoys roles in both organizations. Favorites roles include: Miss Hannigan in “Annie” (2013 & 2019), Bunny Watson in “Desk Set” and Crane Hammond in “Exit the Body”. Lisa also sings with the Hill Country Singers and Lakeside Christian Fellowship, and is a full-time employee of LVISD. Lisa has been Assistant Director for the Rising Stars program since its first production.

Adeline Womack
Assistant Director (Music)

Adeline Womack is excited to return to Rising Stars, this time as Music Director. Having grown up in the program, she developed her love for musical theatre and performing through Rising Stars. Now, she’s thrilled to help guide the next generation of performers and share her passion for music and theatre with young artists.

Laney Spearman

Assistant Director (Choreography)

Laney has been a choreographer for over 25 years, having made her debut as Artistic Director for Ballet New Mexico at age 18, directing and producing hundreds of musical theater and dance performances since. She founded two youth performing arts organizations during her career, a multi-studio dance school in Houston for nearly a decade, and directed award winning national champion dance teams in ballet/pointe, contemporary, tap, hip hop, acro, and musical theater. She now owns a K-8 private school in Austin, where she is grateful to pour her creativity and passion for education into the arts and sciences every day. Laney has three Rising Stars of her own. She loves the Lion King, and is thrilled to be working with such a talented team.

Tim Keating
Assistant Director (Acting)

Tim has been passionate about theatre since his teenage years, bringing decades of stage experience to our program. After studying music pedagogy, he pursued a career in software development while continuing to devote himself to theatre. After a hiatus in the early 2000s following the birth of his children, he has been active across the greater Austin area for more than ten years. His stage credits include Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein (Bastrop Opera House), Shrek in Shrek (Vive Les Arts, Killeen), and Mr. Banks (Mary Poppins) & the Tin Man (The Wizard of Oz) right here at Lake Travis Music Theatre). Drawing on his background in performance and mentorship, Tim is excited to help young actors grow in confidence, creativity, and craft as Director of Acting.