
Ashley Simpson
Director/Choreographer, Showcase
Ashley returns for her 2nd year in charge of our signature musical production after bringing the house down with 2025's Disney's The Little Mermaid
Ashley's Story
Ashley is a local director, choreographer, scenic artist, and educator who loves to build community through the arts. She calls upon her extensive dance background to create dynamic movement onstage and coaches performers of all ages to develop confidence in both educational and community theatre settings.
Recent directorial credits include Seussical at Lakewood Playhouse, the regional premiere of Rocky the Musical at Tacoma Little Theatre, The Little Mermaid Jr. with Creative Theatre Experience, Young Frankenstein at Broadway Olympia Productions, and the record-breaking run of Heathers the Musical at Lakewood Playhouse. Ashley also teaches dance classes and choreographs productions all across the South Sound.
When not working on a show, she teaches paint and sip classes in Lacey and volunteers with local animal rescues. This will mark Ashley’s third summer with CTE and she can’t wait to watch more young performers grow both onstage and off!​
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