Building Leaders Through Theatre: Inside Haven Academy with Rebekah Kellaway

Haven Academy of the Arts is stepping onto its biggest stage yet as it celebrates 19 years! In this episode, Executive Director, Rebekah Kellaway, joins me to share Haven Academy's origin story, why character development sits at the center of their work, and how productions become life lessons in grit, empathy, teamwork, and community. We talk about expanding from the South Bay to Pico-Union and West Adams, making arts education more accessible across LA, and the full-circle magic of alumni returning as teachers and directors. Rebekah also previews Haven’s upcoming mainstage production, Les Misérables (School Edition), and how students connect to its big themes—mercy, transformation, and love.See the show: Les Misérables (School Edition), Nov 13–15, El Segundo High School's Performing Arts Center.Buy Les Mis tickets, Enroll, and Learn More: http://www.havenartsacademy.org/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havenartsacademy/Sign up for the South Bay Buzz mailing list at www.southbaybuzz.com