We are thrilled to introduce Kaitlyn Moccia as our Artistic Director for GymStars Junior Theatre Company. Kaitlyn is a passionate performing artist, educator, and creative leader whose lifelong love of theatre has shaped a dynamic career spanning performance, design, writing, and arts education.
Born and raised in Stockton, California, Kaitlyn discovered her passion for the stage at an early age, performing in more than 40 children's theatre productions before graduating from Lincoln High School.
She went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Texas State University, graduating summa cum laude with emphases in Acting, Playwriting, and Costume Design. During her time at Texas State, Kaitlyn studied Shakespeare at London’s historic Globe Theatre, became one of the inaugural members of the university’s Performance and Production Advisory Committee, and honed specialized skills in traditional costume sketch rendering and corset construction. Her talent as a playwright also earned recognition when one of her original works was selected as a regional finalist at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Kaitlyn’s professional experience reflects her versatility and commitment to the arts. She has designed and costumed multiple full-length productions for respected organizations including the Broadway Training Center and internationally renowned Stagedoor Manor, where she created imaginative costumes that helped bring young performers’ stories to life. Her creative journey has also included studying improvisation at New York City’s renowned PIT (People’s Improv Theater), working as a motion-capture performer, and teaching visual arts through painting, ceramics, glass fusing, and other creative mediums.
Whether she is acting, writing, designing, teaching, or mentoring young artists, Kaitlyn brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts. She is thrilled to return to her roots in Stockton and share the joy, confidence, and sense of community that theatre can inspire in people of all ages.
