About Us
Terri
Kari
Terri Schafer
Terri Schafer holds an MA in Music, a BA in Visual and Performing Arts, and is National Board Certified in Teaching. With over 40 years of experience in choral music, musical theatre, and private instruction, she has directed more than 75 stage productions nationwide and led students to prestigious college programs and scholarships. She is CEO of Showtime Productions Performing Arts, LLC, a national education company offering masterclasses and workshops across the U.S. Terri also serves as Outreach Educator and Master Teacher at Boulder Music and is the co-founder of Boulder Storybook Squad, a company that brings kids’ favorite characters—princesses, superheroes, and villains—to life at events and parties throughout Colorado
Kari Kraakevik
Kari Kraakevik is a performer, composer, educator, and creative entrepreneur who owns Reel Kids and Boulder Music, two thriving arts education studios serving hundreds of young performers each week. She is also the co-founder of Boulder Storybook Squad, a character entertainment company that brings kids’ favorite princesses, superheroes, and villains to life at parties and events across Colorado.
With a background in classical voice, musical theatre, and jazz, Kari has performed across the U.S. and Europe and is a recording artist with the jazz/Americana duo Take Two. She holds a Master’s in Music Composition and was the first female composer to graduate from Pepperdine University. Known for blending artistry with advocacy, Kari’s work spans from original stage productions to multimedia sensory experiences—all rooted in storytelling, inclusion, and creative play