meet our staff
laura woods
executive director
Laura Munzert Woods is the executive director and founder of Street Lamp Productions. She has participated in children’s theatre for the last 30 years in a broad array of roles including music director, costume designer, choreographer, and director. She was fortunate enough to participate in children’s theatre programs in her youth and enjoys sharing her love of theater with 100’s of children every year. In college, Laura attended Wilmington University obtained a degree in Human Resource Management with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education and Theatre. In 2009 Laura created and operated the children’s theatre program at the local YMCA for 8 years before finally following her dream of starting her own theatre which, ultimately, became Street Lamp. Laura has a passion to make a welcoming home for children to learn musical theatre, while gaining lifelong friendships, self-esteem, performing arts skills, and a safe place to learn and grow.
stephanie peterson
senior education coordinator
Stephanie Peterson is the Senior Education Coordinator at Street Lamp Performing Arts Academy. She directs and choreographs for the youth and teen shows, as well as choreographs and stage manages for the shows with SLCT. Stephanie has a bachelors degree from West Chester in Professional Studies with minors in Dance and Education Not only does she love working in theatre behind the scenes, but she loves performing as well! She has been in several musicals and plays here at Street Lamp and surrounding MD/DE theaters. Stephanie considers Street Lamp to be a second home, and loves to see new faces and familiar faces coming out for shows and classes!
erin cates smith
education coordinator, kennett square
Erin has a MA in vocal performance from UNC Greensboro and a BA in music from Furman University. She has taught private voice lessons and coaching, as well as musically directed dozens of productions. Erin has been a performer for most of her life! Some of her favorite shows, where she had the honor of playing lead roles, have been Music Man, Guys and Dolls, The Magic Flute, The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, Camelot, The Marriage of Figaro, Kiss Me Kate, Freaky Friday, and Sweeney Todd. Erin was also a cofounder and performer for a Broadsway, which was an all female performing group that worked in the tri-state area for about five years. In addition to her performing arts instruction she has taught dance fitness for 15 years and is a mindfulness and personal wellness coach. Erin loves working with kids and helping them find their own voice and confidence on the stage and off. Erin is a music director and our Kennett Square Education Coordinator.