Disney Performing Arts Alumni
The brightest stars of Disney Performing Arts!
Since the beginning, Disney Performing Arts has hosted thousands of talented students in various artistic performances. Many of these young performers have continued on to a career in music, on stage or on screen, and we are proud to have been a launching pad for their talent.
Featured below are distinguished alumni from our Disney Performing Arts program.
Know someone who performed at Disney? Tell us their story!
Since the beginning, Disney Performing Arts has hosted thousands of talented students in various artistic performances. Many of these young performers have continued on to a career in music, on stage or on screen, and we are proud to have been a launching pad for their talent.
Featured below are distinguished alumni from our Disney Performing Arts program.
Know someone who performed at Disney? Tell us their story!
Jessica Arellano-Spinella — "Jessy J"
Disney Performing Arts OnStage – Jazz Band
Performed at Disney Performing Arts OnStage a few times in junior high and high school as a member of the Southern California State Band and Orchestra Association, i.e., SCSBOA Honor Jazz Band, SCSBOA Jazz All Stars, SCSBOA Jr. High All Stars
Professional Resume Highlights:
Performed at Disney Performing Arts OnStage a few times in junior high and high school as a member of the Southern California State Band and Orchestra Association, i.e., SCSBOA Honor Jazz Band, SCSBOA Jazz All Stars, SCSBOA Jr. High All Stars
Professional Resume Highlights:
- Solo artist under the stage name "Jessy J"
- Signed an international recording contract with Peak/Concord Music Group in 2007
- New CD, "Tequila Moon"
- Billboard Year-end Charts - Hot Smooth Jazz Songs - #1 "Tequila Moon" by Jessy J
Jerry DePizzo
Disney Performing Arts OnStage – Band
Performed with Liberty High School Band from Youngstown, Ohio
Professional Resume Highlights:
Performed with Liberty High School Band from Youngstown, Ohio
Professional Resume Highlights:
- Saxophonist with the band O.A.R.
- Met bandmates at Ohio State University, then joined the band full time in 2000
Caitlin Hale
Disney Performing Arts OnStage – Dance
Performed with That's ShowBiz Dance Theater School from Shelton, CT
Professional Resume Highlights:
Performed with That's ShowBiz Dance Theater School from Shelton, CT
Professional Resume Highlights:
- The School of Rock (2003) – Marta
Jennifer Morrison
Disney Performing Arts OnStage – Band
Marched with the Prospect High School Band from Mt. Prospect, IL
Professional Resume Highlights:
Marched with the Prospect High School Band from Mt. Prospect, IL
Professional Resume Highlights:
- Star Trek (2009) – Winona Kirk
- Table for Three (2009) – Leslie
- "House M.D." – Dr. Allison Cameron (98 episodes, 2004-2008)
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – Jade, associate
Mike Scheuchzer
Disney Performing Arts OnStage – Choir
Performed at Candlelight Processional with Bartow High School Choir
Professional Resume Highlights:
Performed at Candlelight Processional with Bartow High School Choir
Professional Resume Highlights:
- Guitarist with the band MercyMe
- Nominated for their second GRAMMY® Award with their #1 Single, "You Reign" for Best Gospel Song, which was also cowritten by Steven Curtis Chapman
- The band was first nominated in 2007 for their Coming Up To Breathe recording
