Taylor Bogan is a versatile actor, singer, director, and arts educator currently serving as the Education Director for Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. Her passion for the performing arts began at the age of seven, auditioning for film, television, and theatre in New York City. She later honed her craft as an Acting major at the Performing Arts Academy High School.

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In 2013, Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Minor in Musical Theatre from Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey. Following graduation, she embarked on a multifaceted career as a touring vocalist with Australian artist Turk Tresize, a co-host for the video blog series The Degrassi Experience, a freelance voiceover artist, and a performer at theaters throughout the tri-state area.

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Her passion for education was sparked by co-founding the JoiStar Summer Intensive, a triple-threat summer arts camp for students of all ages. This endeavor led her to become the Vocal Director at Manasquan Music & Dance Academy, where she coached the award-winning children’s vocal team, The Vocal Stars, taught a range of voice and acting courses, and served as Studio Manager.

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Taylor pursued her graduate education at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, earning a Dual Track M.F.A. in Theatre for Young Audiences (Directing concentration) and Acting. While at the university, she was an Acting Lecturer, teaching courses in Intro to Acting, World Theatre, and Acting for TV & Film. Her contributions to the field of Theatre for Young Audiences have been recognized with awards such as the John Young Scholarship in the Arts, the Glenn Cannon Award for Excellence in Acting, and the Tara Montgomery Award for Excellence in Theatre for Young Audiences.

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An active member of the global arts community, Taylor was a Jim Rye Fellow at the International Performing Arts for Youth Conference and has presented at events such as the Hawaii Book and Music Festival and Artists Meet Early Years in Italy. Her dedication to arts education extended to a year teaching middle school theatre courses in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Taylor’s creative pursuits reflect a deep commitment to social-emotional learning, devised theatre, and accessible arts education. Her favorite productions include Interstellar Cinderella (Director/Cinderella), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky), and Eddie Wen Go (Assistant Director).

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With an enduring belief in the transformative power of the arts, Taylor Bogan continues to inspire the next generation of artists and learners through her work as an educator, performer, and advocate for inclusive arts education.