Our Team
As a staff, we take pride in being the cornerstone of our VIBE Family! Each instructor is responsible for a certain aspect of our operation, & cares greatly for the well-being and growth of our students. Without our team & volunteers, VIBE would be nothing more than a great idea. Meet our team!
Megan Openshaw
Executive Director
Vocal/Piano Instructor
Megan has been around since Vibe's creation. Many students have studied under her in Vocal Lessons and as cast members during Vibe's productions. Megan has a long list of vocal experience and years of coaching as well.
Hyrum Hansen
Vocal/Piano/Strings
Instructor
Hyrum teaches piano, voice, and violin at Vibe. His goal is to grow and encourage a love of music in his students while equipping them with the tools they need to be comfortable and confident musicians. Hyrum has studied instruments for 17 years and performed professionally. He has been part of the Vibe family for 2 years!
Ava Rodriguez
Office Staff
Theatrical Instructor
Ava has been with Vibe since she was a little girl and has been in numerous shows since then. Some of her favorite productions she was in were, ”Into The Woods jr, The Little Mermaid jr, Beauty and The Beast, and The Sound Of Music.” Since graduated, she has worked in the office, helped assistant direct shows and has even directed some of her own shows. She is very excited to apart of staff and cannot wait to help make others feel special and welcomed here with our Vibe family!
Candace Johnston
Choreographer
Candace Johnston is a tri cities newbie. Hailing from West Texas, she started dance and theater at a young age and never looked back. When in high school she got the opportunity to be a part of her towns first competition dance team and got to teach and choreograph numerous National award winning numbers. She is trained in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre. She has also been in many different plays including Music Man, Willy Wonka, High School Musical, and Little mermaid, just to name a few! Her goal is to create a fun and welcoming environment where everyone can feel confident about how they dance. She is so excited to join the Vibe staff and show her love of dance to everyone!
Arnulfo Hansen
Leilani Littrell
Drums/Woodwind Instructor
Theatrical Instructor
Hi, I’m Arnulfo—though most people know me as Nufo. I’ve been passionate about music since elementary school, and over the years, that passion has grown into a deep love for performing and teaching. While the saxophone is my main instrument, I also play drums and teach various woodwind instruments, including flute and oboe.
My musical journey began in grade school and truly took shape in high school, where I served as the drum major for our award-winning band. I’ve had the privilege of performing in jazz ensembles, orchestras, and marching parades. Looking ahead, my dream is to one day conduct the future Vibe Orchestra and continue inspiring others through music.
Leilani is thrilled to be stepping into the role of a Director with VIBE! A proud member of the VIBE family since 2021, Leilani has performed in numerous VIBE productions and is passionate about sharing the magic of musical theatre with both performers and audiences. With a deep love for storytelling, collaboration, and creativity, Leilani is excited to help guide and inspire the next generation of performers while continuing to bring high-quality productions to the stage.
Paige Herd
Summer Intern
This is Paiges first time interning at Vibe, but you may have seen her in The Sound of Music in the spring of 2024. She did theater all throughout high school at Kamiakin, and is now considering adding a theater minor onto her music education major at Central Washington University. She loves musical theater and is excited to have this opportunity over the summer!