PERSONNEL
WELCOME VIDEO THE PHOTOS PERSONNEL AT WORK THE MPDI TEAM FUNDRAISINGJeff Young: A veteran teacher of 30 years, Jeff is a skilled digital photographer. In addition he works
extensively in Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Jeff designs web sites (motuso.com,
artsyork.com) and interactive educational CD ROMS (YOUTH MAKING CHOICES, Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, 2000, DON’T GAMBLE AWAY OUR FUTURE, Illinois
Institute for Addiction Recovery, 2005).
Jeff’s photography can be viewed at www.jeffreyys.com.
James Crocker: Originally a sheep shearer from Australia, James came to Canada to study dance,
theatre and mime.After completing his training he joined the Academy of Performing Arts College,
Cambridge, Ontario, performinginternationally throughout Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Western
Europe, U.S.A. and Canada. In 1990 James Co-Founded and is currently Co-Artistic Director,
Choreographer, Teacher, Prop Designer and Performer for MOTUS Odance theatre. To date he has
created over 25 original works or 7 full-length productions for the company and has toured them
throughout Australia, the U.S.A. and Canada.
In his spare time James still shears sheep.
Robert Cook: As a teacher in the Arts York Intensive Drama program since 1991, Rob has been
involved in educating young performers, developing curriculum, and directing a multitude of
productions. In the summer Rob has been acting as the director of The Markham Theatre Summer
Drama Camp for the past 10 years. Rob is busy these days exploring the art of seeing, armed with a
digital camera and Photoshop. Rob’s clients include: MokshaYoga, Silver Elvis, and Motus O. In his
spare time, Rob likes to photograph James shearing sheep.
Rob’s photography can be seen at briefasphotos.com
Aaron Beiman: Aaron has been a teacher and theatre practitioner for more than 15 years. He has
traveled extensively, working and living in a variety of countries such as Germany, Slovakia, Spain,
Argentina and Korea. He presently teaches young actor training at an arts intensive high school.
Aaron is an avid amateur photographer. He continues to work professionally in the theatre
community as a dramaturge.
Aaron does not have a web site for his photography.
David Morris: David is Managing Partner of Vesta Networks (www.vestanetworks.com). During his
25 year career in the technology industry, David has proven his entrepreneurial abilities by
successfully launching and growing 3 companies. It is David's passion for start-up business, his
ability to drive growth through internal development and acquisition, and the building and managing
of strategic alliances that keeps him inspired. David is thrilled to be part o fthe Village Galleries
team, where his business skills can be fully utilized in the success of this wonderful project
Brett Morris, Nathan Young, Heather Morrsion and Chanel Crocker provided extraordinary
assistance in the successful completion of the first phase of this project. Thank you.