Meet Us

Jamie has been working with children of all ages as an actress, teacher, and entertainer for the past ten years. She has taught numerous music and movement classes in Miami, Florida and at Citibabes and Sutton Place Synagogue in New York City. Before moving to New York, Jamie studied theatre at the University of Texas at Austin and also taught music at various summer camps. Jamie has also performed with many children’s theatres, most recently with Literally Alive Children’s Theatre in the starring role of “The Velveteen Rabbit” and in their production of “The Little Mermaid.” Currently, Jamie is the music teacher at Kaplan Nursery School on the Upper East Side for two to five year olds and is loving every moment of it! Learn more about Jamie on her acting website, jamieepstein.com

Kelly has always loved working with children. She’s worked as a teacher and a camp cousnelor with several institutions, including Chicago Children’s Theatre, The Music Institute of Chicago, and Columbus Children’s Theatre. While attending Northwestern University, she was a performer in ImagiNU, a saturday morning program in which children can explore the upcoming shows in the Northwestern Season, and in several children’s musicals, including Of Mice and Manhattan and The Secret Garden. Kelly is also an actress and singer—to check out her personal website, go to kellyhoppenjans.com

When Clownin’ around with Trey, chances are high that you will encounter the following: Balloon Animals, Juggling Ring, Clown Noses, and DEFINITELY a surprise or two!! When Trey isn’t dress in full clown regalia, he’s and actor/dancer who has appeared in such kids’ favorites as Seussical (The Cat in the Hat) and Junie B. Jones (Crybaby William). Trey can also be seen/heard as part of the kid’s popgroup, NFusion, for Kid Concoctions! (Clownnote: Go to Youtube and type in “Louie Louie and the Ooey Gooey” or “Show Me How You Shake”) For lots of laughs and most likely a custom made ballon hat, inquire about rates and packages!

Amanda Caplin is a children, family, and event photographer based in NYC and has been working with photography since 2005.  Her approach is a combination of photojournalism and traditional portraiture that aims to capture the true personalities of the children and families she photographs.  Amanda’s goal as your photographer is to make your session or event as easy and enjoyable as possible. For more information or to set up a session, please contact Amanda directly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Also, be sure to check out some samples on her Facebook page: Amanda Caplin Photography Page.