AMY WRIGHT
Amy and her husband Kevin met in New York City performing in Broadway shows. After having their first daughter, Gracie, and with Hope on the way, they decided to move back to Kevin’s home in Winter Haven. Amy started her professional career at the age of 12 when she was chosen to be on an ABC TV special with Debbie Allen. She then went on to perform at Busch Gardens in Virginia at 16. She danced as a Summer Kid of the Kingdom at Disney World and later went on to perform at Tokyo Disney. After returning to the United States, she then decided to move to N.Y. City at 19 yrs old. to persue her dream of being on Broadway. Amy landed her Broadway Debut in the production of CATS, where she played five various roles over a four year period. She was chosen by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber for his World Premiere of “Requiem Variations” as the principal dancer along side Greg Burge. Amy was featured in the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar as a Temptress, also the National Tour of Joseph ...Dreamcoat as the Apache Feature and Featured Dancer in Music of the Night with Sara Brightman. Just before leaving the N.Y.C. dance world, Amy was chosen as a principal dancer in the World Premier workshop production of Billy Joel’s “Movin Out”. She has performed in many National Tours, Commercials and music videos. Amy has had the opportunity to perform with celebrities such as , Gregory Hines , Savion Glover , Rosie O’ Donnell , Sara Brightman, David Letterman, Conan O’ Brian and many more. She has taught Master classes and has judged many competitions around the country. She has studied dance since the age of five in California, New York, Chicago, Ohio (where she grew up) and Japan. After her dream of being on Broadway and being a mommy came true, her next focus was to be able to share her passion and education with young dancers who have dreams of their own! She feels so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community that welcomed her with open arms! She hopes to be dancing and teaching for as long as God allows her!
KEVIN WRIGHT
Kevin started his singing career at the early age of 2 singing a solo in Church.
He continued singing through other outlets such as Choirs and Theatrical Shows most of his childhood. He started working professionally at 15 throughout Florida in many theatrical shows and ended up in NYC at 19 yrs old.
Kevin starred on Broadway as Marius in “Les MIserables” with Debbie Gibson.
He starred Off Broadway at the famous Sullivan Street Theatre in “The Fantasticks” as Matt and also in the World Premiere of
“ Bring in the Morning” at the Variety Arts Theatre and the first book musical performed at Harlems famous Apollo Theatre with Lauren Hill.
He also starred Off Broadway as Bob in “The Coconuts” and Danny in “Baby” at Manhattan Rep Theatre.
National touring shows were also a big part of his life having toured as Jack in the First National Tour of “Into the Woods”, Peter in the 25th Anniversary of “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Ted Neely and Carl Anderson ,Irene Cara and Dennis DeYoung.
“Music of the Night” as Principal soloist with Betty Buckley , also “Joseph and the amazing technicolor Dreamcoat” .
Regionally he starred with George Wendt of Cheers as Hero in “A Funny Thing happened on the way to the Forum” at the famous WilliamsTown Theatre, “Rhythm Ranch” at Papermill Playhouse directed by Susan Stroman. , and Huck in “Big River” at Maine State Music Theatre. He spent a summer at the Eugene Oneil working on a new musical by Harold Mastoff called “Paramore”.
Over many years Kevin also built quite a book of National Commercials from
Mc Donalds, Juicy Fruit, Coke, Valvoline Oil, and 2 spots for Folgers coffee to name a few.
After 15 years of working non stop in Theatre Kevin needed another outlet which is what led to his 13 years as Tenor in the World Famous Accapella Recording Group “Rockapella” releasing over 10 Cds and touring World Wide from Singapore, China, Japan, Korea, Gremany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and all 50 United States. Some of the highlights being Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, Carnegie Hall, Boston Pops guests, and performances with Steven Tyler.
He is now happy and excited to bring his experiences as a singer and performer to his students at The Wright Step!