As a Music Teacher with the Durham Board for 14 years, the director of the "Voices of Light" Musical Theatre child and youth group, and a Private Coach for over 40 years, Paula has been especially passionate about helping children and youth discover their purpose; "their perfectly woven together frame from God's chosen conception in their mother's womb", Paula shares.
With this, she's written musicals giving voice to some of their mental health challenges, their neurodivergent complexities, and their struggles to survive in an ever-shifting world that is not only slowly silencing their innate form of communicating, but is indirectly teaching them how to self-implode.
Not only do her musicals speak to the mental health and neurodivergent challenges that she faced as a child, and sometimes continues to face as an adult, but they speak to the many voices that have cried out to her; seeking a safe space to land, to be heard and understood.
"I've spent the majority of my life attempting to translate victory beyond survival not only in response to my own trauma, but in response to the suffering of others I've encountered; hoping it becomes a small universal form or solution for overcoming battles. Channeled through my music and lyrics." - Paula.
"Her gift for writing and performing musicals goes straight to the heart, guiding children, teens, and adults through powerful emotional journeys. Each musical she creates is a tapestry of depth, meaning, and inspiration—leaving audiences changed long after the final note." - Roxanne Flagler (Smith), Canadian International Award Winning Gospel Music Singer-Songwriter.
Musical Samples
Step into Small Samples of the Musicals Written For and About the Children;
Performed by Adults and Children Alike
Lucy and Maayaa: Diverse
Journey alongside Lucy, Maayaa and their classmates as they help Lucy and teach each other how to navigate the mental challenges and repercussions of childhood's social and student lives; all while preparing to put on a musical called, "Alise in Kaleidoscopeland".
"This is a powerful production combining music and story that provides an evidence based understanding of issues related to bullying and mental health. It is a perfect vechicle to educate young people about the issues they see and struggle with every day.” -
Wendy Craig, PhD., FRSC, O.C., O.Ont
Professor and Head of Psychology
Scientific Director of PREVNet
Queen's University
What the children and parents say:
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The Wonderful World of Green
Join the unique and fantastical characters, as they take you on an adventure into finding purpose and value in life; One seed, one breath, and one drop of water at a time.
"Meaningful, imaginative, and full of emotional depth—The Wonderful World of Green brings out the best in any cast. Simply brilliant!" - Roxanne Flagler (Smith)
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"The 'Wonderful World of Green' is a beautiful story about life's awesome journey; it unveils many truths about life and living and what is means to follow your heart. It was a performance that captivated its performers, and the audience alike, through its enchanting and uplifting music. It was truly a blessing to be a part of this performance and to share it with family and friends. Thank you Paula and Pat for your creativity, imagination, work ethic and love for music and people." - Cinzia Piccioni (Educator, Actor in the Premiere and Mother of two cast members)
The Theme Song:
Alise in Kaleidoscopeland
Join some of the Lucy and Maayaa crew thirty-three years later, as they meet for a reunion and reflect back on the lessons they learned about self-discovery and self-love; brought by way of the music their teacher wrote for them during their musical theatre classes, so their voices could be heard.
Stay tuned, as there is more to
come on this musical. - Paula