Teaching Type: Youth Camps and Classes

Caroline Valitutto

Caroline Valitutto is a vocalist, musician and music therapist originally from North Carolina but has called Colorado home for the past 7 years. She began her musical endeavors first on the violin at the age of 5 and has studied voice since age 13. Throughout her life she has performed in countless choirs, orchestras, folk ensembles, duets and choral ensembles. Caroline’s musical theater stage credits include Legally Blonde and Chicago, and her European debut as Zerlina in Don Giovanni in Salzburg, Austria. She also performed multiple roles with the Appalachian Opera Theatre. She danced professionally in Boone, North Caroline in the historical production of Horn in the West. At Appalachian State University, she arranged and directed the all-female a cappella group, The Mountain Ayres for 4 years. As a music therapist in Denver, Caroline worked with children of all ages and abilities using music to accomplish speech, physical and emotional goals. 

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Caroline works for a non-profit supporting women in tech and product management careers and runs her own content and marketing consulting business. Caroline is also a certified yoga instructor and has taught yoga for the past 7 years and currently teaches at Summit Sol Wellness.

As an outdoor enthusiast and adventure seeker, Caroline is an avid hiker, skier and traveler. She enjoys exploring with her fiancé, Derek, and their dog, Theo.

Ray Zarate

Ray is very excited to be working with LDTC for the first time! As a playwriting mentor and director for youth theatre: Jack’s Tall Tales, All Growed Up (New London Barn Playhouse). Additional directing credits: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Vagina Monologues, and Not Even on Tuesday. Additional stage management: Law and Order: The Musical!, The Last of It’s Kind, Is there Life After Birth?, Much Ado About Nothing.