School of the Arts, Children's Educational Theatre, and Professional Theatre Company

AYLA GALLEGOS​Creative Consultant

After being part of The Performance Project for over 10 years as a student, Ayla is honored to still be a part of such a wonderful company to this day. A graduate of East Carolina University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Ayla has directed, choreographed, and performed in shows at both collegiate and professional levels. Ayla’s goal for The Performance Project is to provide professional learning experiences and performance opportunities for children and teens with the hope that these students will develop a deep appreciation of the arts for years to come. 

​​​Following a career as a professional actress, Nina Felice founded The Performance Project School of the Arts to nurture young talent and encourage the pursuit of their creative dreams. With a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a master’s degree in Child/Family Psychology, Nina incorporates the two disciplines into her teaching techniques to guide and motivate young performers. For almost two decades, she has directed and produced more than 15 shows each year. Besides her work with The Performance Project, Nina has choreographed and directed several high-caliber, professional productions at the Broward Center.

Nina Felice

Executive Director