FOUNDER, HEAD DIRECTOR & TEACHER FOR ALL AGE GROUPS & PRODUCER (and homeschool mom!)

Co-Writer of Alice in Winter Wonderland

Angela Burchfield is a lifelong educator, performer, and music therapist with over 30 years of experience teaching voice and piano. She’s known for her extraordinary ability to connect with children of all abilities—particularly those with special needs—and to help them discover their inner confidence both on and off the stage.

Angela has over five decades of performance experience spanning opera, theatre, rock, and sacred music. She has worn many hats throughout her career, including director, choreographer, music director, pianist, vocal coach, set designer, and muralist. Some of her recent directing and music directing credits include The Little Mermaid Jr., My Son Pinocchio, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde Jr., and Matilda (performed at Universal Studios).

In addition to her work as a director, Angela brings over 50 years of experience as a pianist, vocalist, and composer. She specializes in musical composition, arrangement, and improvisation across a wide range of genres, creating original works and adapting existing scores to match the strengths and skill levels of each cast. Her ability to customize vocal parts, accompaniment, and full musical productions ensures that every student—regardless of experience—has the opportunity to succeed, shine, and grow through the magic of live theatre.

Angela holds a degree in Music Therapy from Duquesne University and has worked extensively in special education settings, including with students in Eanes ISD. She is deeply passionate about using theatre and music as tools for emotional development, creative growth, and building lifelong self-confidence.

Today, Angela continues to teach private lessons, direct productions, and perform locally. She is the co-founder and lead vocalist of Hideous Pink, a music project she created alongside her husband, Tim, and remains committed to making the performing arts accessible, empowering, and joyful for all children.

MARKETING DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

Co-Writer of Alice in Winter Wonderland

Lilja Macki is a theatre educator, musical theatre performer, visual artist, and marketing professional passionate about helping young artists find their voice. An Austin native, she graduated from McCallum Fine Arts Academy’s Theatre Program, where she trained extensively in acting, voice, and dance, and went on to earn a B.A. in English with a minor in History from The University of Texas at Austin. Her background in literature, storytelling, and performance continues to shape her work as both an educator and a writer.

After college, Lilja worked as a Marketing Director for a successful small business while continuing to perform in theatrical productions, voice-over projects, and songwriting collaborations. As a singer and songwriter, she has contributed original music to both stage and studio projects, blending her love of language and music to create compelling, expressive work.

Alongside her work in the performing arts, Lilja is also an accomplished visual artist and designer, specializing in fine art painting, branding, and artisan jewelry through her small business. Her advanced skills in visual design and creative marketing help shape the vibrant, imaginative aesthetic of Burchfield Educational Theatre.

Lilja is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas State University, integrating person-centered approaches, emotional growth, and creativity into her work with young performers. She continues to perform locally as a vocalist, singing harmonies with Hideous Pink and other Austin-area music projects, and remains passionate about making the performing and visual arts accessible, empowering, and inclusive for all children.

FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & EDUCATOR

Tim is a musician, performer, and visual artist with a background in musical theatre and set construction. As a teen, he performed in Theatre at Cushing Academy in Massachusetts and has since gone on to lead set design and construction for numerous local productions, including Unveiled: A Musical at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin, My Son Pinocchio at AET, and Legally Blonde Jr. at Johnson High School in Buda.

Tim specializes in bringing theatrical worlds to life from designing to building entire stage sets. He’s also a prolific songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, performing alongside Angela in their band Hideous Pink, which has been active in the Austin music scene since 2008.

Tim brings a grounded and strong foundation to Burchfield Educational Theatre, helping make the magic happen both onstage and off.

HEAD COSTUMER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR (and homeschool mom!)

Annie Kim Hedrick is a performing artist and teacher in Austin, TX. She has taught camps and after-school programs with Dougherty Arts School, Zach Theatre, Creative Action, and Paramount Education. She has worked as a creator and performer in children's theatre for Young People's Theatre at Dougherty Arts Center, Interactive Performances with Creative Action, and Story Wranglers with Paramount Education. She loves making costumes from the Regency Era (Jane Austen/Bridgerton) and playing ukulele.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (and homeschool mom!)

Karen Mal comes to us with over 30 years of professional theater experience in a variety of disciplines. She is a writer, director, composer, actor, musician, costumer, sound designer, teacher, sweeper of floors, homeschooling mother, and lover of children. 

Karen is an award-winning songwriter and recording/touring artist and multi-instrumentalist. She has worked extensively with the Austin Scottish Rite Theater, Northern Sky Theater and Door Shakespeare.

Karen is passionate about being a team player, fostering community, and facilitating social-emotional learning and compassionate communication for children.