StarP.A.K Board of Directors

Star P.A.K. Board Members awarded BEST Christian theatre for kids and youth!!!

Meet our Founding Board of Directors

Kathleen Chapman

Motivational in a word!
Kathleen has been writing, directing, producing and teaching children’s theater for more than 35 years. She has written over 300 musicals and 1,000 original songs, which have been performed throughout the world. She is also the author of four books relating to children’s theater and her recent “Teaching Kids Authentic Worship” is in its 6th printing. A popular guest speaker at numerous events throughout the year, her love for kids, expertise in their world and her zany personality, has resulted in numerous TV and radio appearances.

Four of her past students have been in the top 20 on American Idol.

One student performed in Wicked onstage in Chicago.

Hundreds of her protégés are still performing and teaching theatre related programs throughout the country.

Has written over 300 musicals and 1,000 original songs.

Past Director of Children’s Ministry at Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, Ca.
Also Lake Hills Community Church Laguna Hills.

Served as Director of Maranatha! Music's "Kids Praise! Company” and touring the country as director of "Kids in Church" leadership training Seminars.

Consultant with Focus on the Family, National Institute of Youth Ministries, and various other youth organizations throughout the country.

Married for 39 years to Duane, mom to three, mother-in-law to three, ‘mimi’ to 9 children under 8 years old.

Nancy K. Matossian

Professional choreographer and director, Nancy graduated from Chapman University in 1995 with a B.F.A. in Theatre/Dance. She is currently choreographing musical theatre in the public schools and local churches. She is the official choreographer for the Christian rock band, Dean-o and the Dynamos. She has worked not only in live theatre but in the music industry and in film.

Nancy has worked with churches to developed teams of student leaders. She has also spent a number of years as a children’s director.

She and her husband, Bob, live in Mission Viejo with their three daughters, Sophie, Abigail and Lindy.

If you would like more information please contact Nancy at nmatossian@mac.com.

Cheri J. Altman

Cheri Altman has been involved with children for many years. She co-owns 3 My Gym Children’s Fitness Centers in Orange County with her husband Rick. She has 15 years experience teaching fitness classes, for children 3 months through eight years, which incorporate physical, creative and imaginative activities. She created the “Cheri’s Fairy Tea Party” business arm of the My Gym Party program.

She has served in the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) ministry through Coast Hills Community Church (CHCC) for the last five years, including two years as Coordinator. She led the innovative MOPS to Moms Essentials program which incorporates bible study with the MOPS format for mothers with children of all ages, a format that MOPS International has incorporated, bringing the MOPS ministry to a new level.

She leads a children’s bible study during the school year and will be leading a women’s group at CHCC this fall. She has been a student of Bible Study Fellowship for many years and looks forward to a teaching ministry through CHCC this fall.
Prior to My Gym, she gained extensive experience in the management of people, commercial property and team building as a result of a decade in Commercial Real Estate development and property management. She brings organizational, problem solving and management skills to the board.

Cheri lives in Laguna Niguel with her twin eight year old daughters and husband Rick. She has raised a special needs 20-year old son who lives in Buena Park, CA. Her twins have enjoyed the Star P.A.K. program the last three years. They often say “they learn more about God in Star P.A.K. Christian Theatre with Miss Nancy and Miss Kathleen than they do in Sunday School!” According to Cheri, “it is the one program that is a “must do” for children; inspiring confidence, poise, and stage presence while unleashing their creative potential and learning respect for God and others.” This is the program for which to save your pennies, parents!

Cindy Anderson

Cindy Anderson has been better known the last 9 years as "Mom of Quads." Cindy and her husband Ron live in Aliso Viejo, CA, with their four almost 9 year olds. Cindy is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, and spent the majority of her career traveling the country as a consultant for Deloitte and Touche. She managed software implementations for many companies over the years including Allergan, HP, Pioneer Electronics and Direct TV. Cindy and Ron have attended Coast Hills Community Church for over 15 years. Both have been involved in the Children's Department and Cindy organized crafts for over 800 children for 3 years in a row at VBS.

Cindy and Ron have known Kathleen and Nancy for the past 5 years since their kids began Star P.A.K. in Pre-K.

Kathy's Bio coming soon!