KdentsTV
Where students channel creativity.
At Cadence, we believe in empowering young people to pursue their artistic education with professional artists. During uncertain times, filmmaking and storytelling offer a creative outlet for our students to take charge of something important. That's why we've been collaborating with youth, college students, and film professionals to develop new methods of storytelling, even remotely.
Out of this collaboration came KdentsTV, which launched in June 2020 as a YouTube channel where students can channel their creativity. Our first web series, Quaranteens, was a web-reality show featuring high school students documenting their lives in quarantine. Since then, we've launched a social justice show called P.O.C., the Summer Palooza Music Festival, KdentsRADIO, Wellness for Artists, film festivals and contests, and the teen-created web series, Bloodlines. All of these programs were created by students, mentored by adults.
These programs are not only fun but also develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, media literacy, technology literacy, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills. The program includes Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning in the areas of Computer Tech, English, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and Music Arts.
We're excited to announce that in 2022, KdentsTV was brought under the umbrella of Cadence Cinema Film & TV. Join us as we continue to empower young people to pursue their artistic education with professional artists.
The KdentsTV Student Leadership Program
Are you a young theater or arts enthusiast looking to connect with artists and audiences while making a difference in your community? Look no further than the KdentsTV Student Leadership Program!
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build young audiences and connect with relevant social justice issues by creating written reviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and social media posts. Plus, being part of KdentsTV looks great on your résumé and offers other perks, like hosting post-show discussions, ushering, and giving curtain speeches during the Mainstage Season.
In addition, members receive passes to productions and attend educational gatherings and retreats. You'll also serve on a show committee and help create original content for KdentsTV throughout the season.
Ready to join the next generation of theater, art, and social justice enthusiasts? Contact Laine Satterfield, Director of Education, at lainesatterfield7@gmial.com to learn more about the KdentsTV Student Leadership Program!
Expectations
As a member of the KdentsTV Student Leadership Program, we expect you to:
Volunteer for 20 hours per school year.
Represent Cadence and Virginia Rep as an ambassador.
Attend monthly Zoom meetings, with no more than two missed.
Promote our programs on social media.
Usher for shows.
Assist with events, marketing, and auditioning.
Participate in program fundraising.
Benefits
Earn volunteer hours for school, which you can report at each meeting.
Your name, bio, and picture will be featured on the Cadence website.
You'll receive invitations to attend dress rehearsals for Cadence Theatre.
Build your resume, gain valuable experience, and make new contacts.
Go behind the scenes with KdentsTV!
Meet our 2021-2022 KdentsTV Student Leaders!
Alyssa Abielmona
Alyssa Abielmona (she/her) is 17 years old and currently a student at Glen Allen High School. She has been with Cadence for a year now and loved every second of it. This summer, she did the Cadence Cabaret and learned so much from it. She has been doing theater and music for almost 6 years now and has been in many productions like Cinderella,The Little Princess, and is currently Roxie in the production of Chicago! She also loves songwriting since the pandemic! She plans on pursuing musical theatre this coming fall as well as double majoring in government/law.
Luna Forlano
Luna Forlano (she/her) is a current junior at Maggie Walker Governor's School and loves anything musical!! Luna has been a part of numerous shows around the Richmond community including Heathers, Carrie The Musical, and Chicago. In her free time she loves to write songs, play the guitar, and spend time outdoors. She is super excited to be a part of Kdents TV Leadership for the second year in a row!
Sarah Fuller
Sarah Fuller (she/her) is a senior at Glen Allen High School, and loves all things theatre. Some of Sarah's favorite roles have been SM for Chicago (GATC), ASM for Carrie (Cadence), and ASM for The Prom (JFT). In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends! This is her first year as a member of KdentsTV, and she is thrilled to be a part of this amazing group!
Cameron Gardner
Cameron Gardner (she/her) is currently a senior at St. Catherine’s School. She has a strong passion for absolutely anything and everything related to the performing arts. Her favorite and most comfortable place to be is on the stage, having participated in over 30 productions in the Richmond metro area. In addition to performing, she enjoys making people laugh, adventuring with friends, and sneaker shopping. She looks forward to hopefully pursuing a professional career in the performing arts following high school. Cameron is overjoyed to be participating in her third year with KdentsTV and cannot wait to continue exploring all of the amazing opportunities that this program has to offer.
Charlotte Hall
Charlotte Hall (she/her) is a sophomore in the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School, where she studies Theatre. She has been a part of TRAIN, the Pre-Professional Actor Training Program here at Cadence, and is looking to pursue acting professionally in Film/TV. This is Charlotte’s second year in the KdentsTV student leadership program and she could not be more excited!
Montgomery Jones
Montgomery Jones (she/her) is a senior at James River High School in the Leadership and International Relations center and the founder of Center Stage Theatre Foundation. She has been acting since she was six and plans to still be when she is one-hundred-and-six. When she’s not under the lights on a stage, film, or photo shoot, she can be found writing poetry and spending quality time with her cats. Some of Montgomery’s favorite roles include Medea in Medea (Theatre on the James), Susan Pevensie in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (Broken Leg Theater), and Mary Girard in The Insanity of Mary Girard (Theatre on the James). She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful program!
Dillon Kuhl
Dillon Kuhl (he/him) is a junior musical theatre student at Appomattox Regional Governor's School. Cadence credits include Carrie The Musical (Mr Stephens / Bliss), Annie Jr (Bundles), and Heathers The Musical (Beleaguered Geek). He has also been in Men on Boats, Something Rotten, The Prom, Macbeth, Joseph… Dreamcoat, Footloose The Musical and other productions. At school, he is the President of the International Thespians Society (ITS), the Vice President of the Inner Club Council (ICC), the Social Media Manager for the Class of 2025, and the founder and leader of the Songwriting Club. In his spare time, Dillon takes voice lessons from Ben Miller and participates in Touring Ensemble at SPARC.
Kyle Larsen
Kyle Larsen (he/him) is a passionate actor and gymnast. Currently a senior at Powhatan High School, Kyle loves performing arts and has a knack for acrobatics. He captivates audiences with his dynamic performances. Whether he’s on stage or tumbling through the air, Kyle’s dedication and enthusiasm shine through. As he embarks on his final year of high school, he looks forward to continuing to pursue his passions and creating memorable moments.
Kenjae Lundy
Kenjae Lundy (he/him) is a graduate from Thomas Dale High School class of 2022 and started doing theater 8 months after he graduated. He is very kind around everyone and loves putting in the work for anything he’s a part of. He’s been in Cadence’s Native Gardens, Carrie the Musical, Cadence Cabaret, Richmond Shakes’ Hamlet, and he participates in Cadence’s TRAIN. He’d like to thank his parents and Laine Satterfield for giving him this opportunity.
Connor Maddux
Connor Maddux (he/him) is 16 years old and a sophomore and J. R. Tucker High School. He would love to be a film/TV actor when he is an adult, occasionally doing theatre because it’s a significant part of his life. He loves to write songs, take chorus, and volunteer at the SPCA. He always hopes that you have a spectacular and magical day.
Zachary Mazzo
Zachary Mazzo (he/him) is a junior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. When he is not finishing homework or practicing in theatre, he enjoys binging drama series, listening to Taylor Swift, and writing poetry. After high school, he hopes to become a private midwife and a published author.
Milind Murthy
Milind Murthy (he/him) is a Senior at Maggie Walker. He had a wonderful experience during his professional debut with Cadence’s Native Gardens this summer and is currently performing in Richmond Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Aside from acting Milind enjoys traveling to encounter new perspectives that inform his artwork, planning school events as the SCA Co-President, and cycling. This is his 3rd year working with KDENTS TV and can’t wait to continue working to elevate theater and local art in the Richmond community.
Carter Quigley
Carter Quigley (he/him) is currently a sophomore at The Collegiate School. Carter discovered his love for performing while participating in acting camps and hasn't looked back since. He enjoys playing piano, guitar, and singing with friends. Carter also loves traveling, eating new foods, and going on runs. Carter is super excited to be back with KdentsTV for another amazing season!
Manya Suri
Manya Suri (she/her) is a senior in high school with a love for the arts. She found her love of acting at a young age through Virginia Rep's theatre camps and started dance classes soon after. Since then she has been involved in TRAIN and Cadence Theatre/Cinema productions. In her free time, she enjoys painting, running, playing piano, and writing songs. This is her third year being a KdentsTV leader, and she is so excited to be back with such an amazing group of creatives!
Addison Zacharias
Addison Zacharias (she/her) is a senior at Glen Allen High School and this is her second year in KdentsTV! Addison has been involved in all things theatre in the Richmond area her whole life, and started enjoying pursuing a focus in musical theatre and acting in middle school. Her love for musical theatre began when she watched Les Misérables in elementary school, and she has now participated in many on-stage productions. In her free time, Addison enjoys spending time with friends, singing, dancing, and learning new skating tricks! She is so excited to be a part of KdentsTV to mix leadership with her passion for theatre!
Collaborators and partners
KdentsTV mentors have a variety of talents and include authors, music recording artists, professors and graduate-level students, independent filmmakers, screenplay writers, and casting directors.
