Lead Teaching Artist

Taylor Greatbatch is a multidisciplinary theatre artist currently based in Kentucky, with a dynamic career spanning acting, choreography, movement direction, arts administration, education, and philanthropy. Grounded in performance and driven by a passion for community engagement, Taylor has made meaningful contributions to both regional and national arts landscapes.

An alumnus of the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts (Drama) and a graduate of Bourbon County High School in Paris, KY, Taylor pursued higher education in theatre at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied Acting and Stage Management, and later at Northern Kentucky University in the Musical Theatre program. He was selected for the American Theatre Wing’s prestigious SpringboardNYC summer intensive and accepted into the Broadway Dreams Foundation, further propelling his career. Following his academic pursuits, he relocated to New York City to immerse himself in the broader performing arts and Broadway communities.

Taylor’s stage credits include Treasure Island, Street Scene, The Wedding Singer, Seussical, Singin’ in the Rain, The Opening, Les Misérables, Annie, and more. He originated the role of Duryodhana in the world premiere of Duryodhana the Unconquerable at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, and earned the Ohio Theatre Alliance Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as the Bellhop in Lend Me a Tenor.

In New York, Taylor contributed to a variety of esteemed arts organizations, including The American Theatre Wing, Inside Broadway, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, DreamYard NYC, Chashama, and Manhattan Theatre Club. His work with The Wing included developmental roles and support for the Obie Awards, and he has proudly attended the Tony Awards on eight occasions.

Beyond the stage, Taylor has been active in film and media, both in front of and behind the camera. He made his New York City debut as Director of Photography with the 2019 film Yes, and collaborated on Sarah Small’s music videos, including Blowing Dandelions and Moma Jeste. As a member of FiveOHM Productions, he received the “Audience Choice” award at the New York City 48-Hour Film Festival in 2018 and won the division the following year.

An ardent advocate for arts education, Taylor has served as a teaching artist, choreographer, and guest director with theatre companies and schools across Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Ohio. He also lends his expertise to Kentucky-based marching bands as a visual and movement coordinator, and continues to mentor students in acting, voice, and physical storytelling. 

Greatbatch’s career is a testament to his dedication to the performing arts and the communities he serves. Through his creative work, educational outreach, and unwavering passion, he continues to enrich and inspire Kentucky’s cultural landscape and beyond.

Dance Teaching Artist

Ellie Miller is an Emmy Award-Winning choreographer, director, educator, and occasional performer. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Outreach at Leeds Center for the Arts. Her choreography for the 2023 Ale-8 Musical commercial won an Emmy Award for Best Commercial. 

Ellie has directed or choreographed over thirty productions in the last ten years; her favorite standouts being The Lightning Thief, Legally Blonde, and Into the Woods. A lifelong dancer, she got her start on the Leeds stage at age 3 in Miss Fara’s The Nutcracker. She then went on to train at Bluegrass Youth Ballet, and has continued to train at various studios post-college. 

Music Teaching Artist

Caleb Ritchie is a composer, music director, and pianist based in Lexington, KY, best known for his sound design and scoring for the podcast "Thirteen." He has worked with Distilled Theatre, Woodford Theatre, UK, EKU, KY Governor's School for the Arts, Transylvania University, and Studio Players among others, and is thrilled to be returning to work with Leeds!