KdentsTV
Where students channel creativity.
The KdentsTV Student Leadership Program
Join the KdentsTV Student Leadership Program and be part of an exciting community where high school-aged artists take charge! Collaborate with professionals in filmmaking and live storytelling to create impactful content, including web series, film festivals,health and wellness videos and social justice shows. KdentsTV provides a platform for creativity while students develop essential skills like critical thinking and leadership.
Student leaders have attended the following schools from around the Commonwealth:
Appomattox Regional Governor’s School
Atlee High School
Code RVA
Collegiate School
Cosby High School
Dinwiddie High School
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Glen Allen High School
Hanover High School
Henrico High School
Hermitage High School
J. R. Tucker High School
James River High School
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
Midlothian High School
Mills E. Godwin High School
Open High School
Powhatan High School
Richmond Community High School
Spotsylvania High School
St. Catherine's School
St. Christopher's School
Stafford High School
The Steward School
Thomas Dale High School
Ready to join the next generation of performing and cinematic arts enthusiasts? Contact Laine Satterfield, Director of Education, at lainesatterfield7@gmail.com to learn more about the KdentsTV Student Leadership Program! Deadline for the 24-25 school year is September 1, 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with artists and audiences while making a difference in your community!
Expectations
Volunteer for 20 hours per school year
Represent Cadence as an ambassador
Attend monthly Zoom meetings
Promote our programs on social media
Assist with film and theatrical events, marketing, and auditioning
Participate in program fundraising
Benefits
Earn volunteer hours for school
Featured on the Cadence website
Invitations to dress rehearsals and/or film screenings
Professional development opportunities with guest speakers
Build your resume and make new contacts
Go behind the scenes with KdentsTV!
Meet our 2021-2022 KdentsTV Student Leaders!
Alyssa Abielmona
Alyssa Abielmona (she/her) will be attending VCU for musical theater and journalism! This summer, she plans on working as well as hanging out with friends. She’s been involved with Cadence since last summer when she was in the Cadence Cabaret and this year as a theater counselor for Seussical Jr. and a member of KdentsTV.
Luna Forlano
Luna Forlano (she/her) is a rising senior at Maggie Walker Governor's School and loves anything musical!! Luna has been a part of numerous shows around the Richmond community including Heathers The Musical:Teen Edition, Carrie: The Musical, and Chicago: Teen Edition. In her free time she loves to write songs, play the guitar, and spend time outdoors. She is super excited to be a part of KdentsTV for the third year in a row!
Sarah Fuller
Sarah Fuller (she/her) is a senior at Glen Allen High School, and loves all things theatre. Some of Sarah's favorite roles have been SM for Chicago: Teen Edition (GATC), ASM for Carrie: The Musical (Cadence), and ASM for The Prom (JFT). In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends! Last year was her first year as a member of KdentsTV, and she is thrilled to be a part of this amazing group!
Cameron Gardner
Cameron Gardner (she/her) has been involved with Cadence for as long as she can remember. From taking TRAIN classes throughout middle school and participating in their summer productions, Cadence has helped shape her into the person and performer she is today. This summer, she will be playing Charlemagne in Cadence’s Pippin and Irene Roth in Arts to All’s Crazy For You. Next year, she looks forward to attending the University of Virginia, double majoring in Drama and Media Studies, with a minor in American Sign Language!
Charlotte Hall
Charlotte Hall (she/her) is a rising junior in the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School, where she studies Theatre. She has been a part of TRAIN, the Pre-Professional Actor Training Program here at Cadence, and is looking to pursue acting professionally in Film/TV. Charlotte just finished her second year in the KdentsTV student leadership program and she could not be more excited!
Montgomery Jones
Montgomery Jones (she/her) has been so grateful to be involved with Cadence for two years now, participating in TRAIN, interning as a KdentsTV leader, and camp counseling at Cadence's musical camps! You can find her this summer starring in the indie film Melee and appearing in Cadence's THE TAYLOWS. This fall, she will be furthering her career by pursuing her BFA degree in Acting!
Dillon Kuhl
Dillon Kuhl (he/him) is a rising senior musical theatre student at Appomattox Regional Governor's School. Cadence credits include Carrie:The Musical (Mr Stephens / Bliss), Annie JR. (Bundles), and Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition (Beleaguered Geek). He has also been in Men on Boats, Something Rotten, The Prom, Macbeth, Joseph… Dreamcoat, Footloose and other productions. At school, he is the President of the International Thespians Society (ITS), the Vice President of the Inner Club Council (ICC), the Social Media Manager for the Class of 2025, and the founder and leader of the Songwriting Club. In his spare time, Dillon takes voice lessons from Ben Miller and participates in the Touring Ensemble at SPARC.
Kyle Larsen
Kyle Larsen (he/him) plans on going to George Mason for a BFA in performing arts as well as continuing modeling throughout DC and NYC. Summer plans include playing Lewis in Pippin, as well as a role in Cadence's web-series, THE TAYLOWS. He has been involved with Cadence from taking TRAIN and being part of KdentsTV and has developed very close and personal relationships with everyone involved.
Kenjae Lundy
Kenjae Lundy (he/him) is a graduate from Thomas Dale High School class of 2022 and started doing theater 8 months after he graduated. He is very kind around everyone and loves putting in the work for anything he’s a part of. He’s been in Cadence’s Native Gardens, Carrie: The Musical, Cadence Cabaret, Richmond Shakes’ Hamlet, and participated in Cadence’s TRAIN. He’d like to thank his parents and Laine Satterfield for giving him this opportunity.
Connor Maddux
Connor Maddux (he/him) is a rising junior at J. R. Tucker High School. He would love to be a film/TV actor when he is an adult, occasionally doing theatre because it’s a significant part of his life. He loves to write songs, take chorus, and volunteer at the SPCA. He always hopes that you have a spectacular and magical day.
Zachary Mazzo
Zachary Mazzo (he/him) is a rising senior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. When he is not finishing homework or practicing in theatre, he enjoys binging drama series, listening to Taylor Swift, and writing poetry. After high school, he hopes to become a private midwife and a published author.
Milind Murthy
Milind Murthy (he/him) has been a member of the Cadence family for over 6 years. He fell in love with acting through the TRAIN pre-professional program and has since moved on to become a member of the KdentsTV Youth Leadership Committee, a cast member in THE TAYLOWS, and even made his professional debut with Cadence during their run of Native Gardens. Next year, Milind will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta to follow his dream of becoming a successful professional actor.
Carter Quigley
Carter Quigley (he/him) is a rising junior at The Collegiate School. Carter discovered his love for performing while participating in acting camps and hasn't looked back since. He enjoys playing piano, guitar, and singing with friends. Carter also loves traveling, eating new foods, and going on runs. Carter is super excited to be back with KdentsTV for another amazing season!
Manya Suri
Manya Suri (she/her) will be attending UVA next year in the College of Arts & Sciences. She hopes to pursue a career in journalism, and Cadence has definitely shaped her love for storytelling. She’s been involved in Cadence theater productions, KdentsTV, and THE TAYLOWS. She is so grateful for all the friendships and connections she has made throughout the years!
Addison Zacharias
Addison Zacharias (she/her) will be playing Fastrada in Cadence’s Pippin this summer and studying drama at NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts in the fall. She is insanely thankful for all of the opportunities she’s been given at Cadence, including playing Ms. Fleming in Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition and Margaret in Carrie: The Musical. She has been a two-year member of KdentsTV and studied under the fabulous Laine Satterfield in TRAIN acting classes. Thank you, Cadence, for all of the memories, connections, and experience!
Collaborators and partners
KdentsTV mentors have a variety of talents and include authors, music recording artists, professors and graduate-level students, independent filmmakers, screenplay writers, and casting directors.
