The PTPT Studio Team
The PTPT Studio team is the engine of our mission. This page introduces the entire dedicated staff—from our operational leadership ensuring accessible training and equitable pay, to our elite Teaching Artists who shape the curriculum. We are a collective of working professionals and local leaders committed to excellence in arts education.
Meet The Team
EMILIA TORELLO
FOUNDER & CEO
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF PTPT APPRENTICE THEATRE
“This studio is my living love letter to my late fiancé, Paul Teal, and the Wilmington Theatre Community. I am honored to have the opportunity to explore stories with you.”
Learn More About Emilia HERE
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KATIE MAHN
Studio & Apprentice Coordinator
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Learn More About Katie HERE
KIM PACHECO BEATTY
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & INCLUSION
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Learn More About Kim HERE
JANUARY 2026 Classes