Lindsay Creedon- Program Coordinator
Lindsay is so excited to be working with the foster children of Georgia. Her deep passion for the arts began at a young age being involved in all kinds dance, singing, drama, and music. She continues today to be avid musician, and performer. Lindsay has been performing professionally around Atlanta since age 12, including performances with Theatre of the Stars at the Fox Theatre. Being able to combine her love for performing arts and children has truly been a blessing, and she is truly excited about bringing the opportunities she had as a child to children all over Georgia!
Amanda Pickard Hardie
Amanda is honored to share her love of the performing arts with the girls of Curtains Up. Her love for the arts started when she was a child growing up in India. The Little Mermaid was her first inspiration and “Annie” was her first role. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia and completed high school at DeKalb School of the Performing Arts. She continued her training in Musical Theater through out college at Shenandoah Conservatory and Huntingdon College. When not onstage, Amanda is a full time staff member of Applause for Kids where she enjoys working with the talented girls sponsored by Curtains Up.
Kaye Mulkeen-Business Manager
Over the course of her career, Kaye has been responsible for sales, account management, operations, customer service and profitability for various enterprises, including executive positions with American Express and WorldTravel Meetings & Incentives. While serving as President of WTMI she oversaw her company’s major sponsorship of the 1996 Olympic Games.
Kaye uses her extensive executive experience to maintain the business aspect of Curtains Up. She is an active member of her children's PTA and serves as an elder at Northwest Presbyterian Church. She has a passion for community service and is honored to serve the children of Curtains Up.
Jennifer Salberg- Executive Director and Founder
Jennifer’s love for performing began at age 5. She saw the Original Broadway Cast perform Cabaret in New York City and was hooked. Her young life was filled with singing, acting, and dancing in her home state of Texas. At age 18, she followed her dream to train and perform in New York City. Once there, she quickly conquered the Great White Way. Shortly after, her two shining stars were born. Jennifer now had a new passion: children. Her life took a turn towards helping those in need.
Over the next ten years her new passion took her to Africa and the Philippines, where she was a part of a large building project for new schools and medical facilities. At home in New York City, Jennifer went door to door with the Vaccines for Children program, ensuring at-risk children the immunizations they desperately need. Understanding that families are in need everywhere, Jennifer has continued serving the community around her. Since her move to Atlanta, she has been active in fund-raising for Locks of Love, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the American Cancer Society. She opened Heart to Heart for Kids, a non-profit company which serves the physical and household needs of children and mothers in need. But her love for performing was still alive.
Applause for Kids Performing Arts Studio was founded with the premise that every child deserves the chance to shine. Jennifer desired to continue her out-reach to children. All proceeds received from the Applause For Kids performances and supporters go directly to support the Aidmore Childrenʼs Center. All of the Curtains Up programs are funded by contributions from families, friends, foundations and businesses. With your support, we can continue to help the dreams come true and expand our role as extended family to these wonderful, deserving young ladies. Thank you for your interest and your support. Please find more information about our support levels on our Support page.
