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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!

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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. 

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Yzabelle Openshaw

Program Manager
Theatrical Director

Miss Belle has been doing theatre since she was 11 years old. She has participated in numerous theatrical experiences and done over 50 plays/musicals. Her favorites are "Stardust, Les Misérables, Shrek, Annie, Frozen, and Moana". Yzabelle graduated from Kamiakin High School and found Vibe right after. She quickly became partners in crime with Executive Director Megan Openshaw and began directing for Vibe in 2016. She currently teaches preschool in the mornings before heading off to program manage and direct at Vibe. This fall, Belle will be joining the family at Mid Columbia Partnership to be their new drama teacher! Miss Belle is attending Regent University to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Administration. She loves being in the Vibe Family and bringing a unique and safe theatre home to students from the area!

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Jason Ford

Drum Instructor

Jason was raised in San Diego, California and has been playing drums since 1989 (age 6). By his senior year in high school he led the Poway High Emerald Brigade Drumline through multiple award winning regional competitions and travelled with the Jazz band and wind symphony to national competitions. After high school, Jason spent 15 years as a studio drummer, and has performed in upwards of 400 shows with various musicians throughout San Diego and Los Angeles. He has also performed in musical theatre (pit orchestras), collegiate pep bands, and dreams of putting together a local percussion group based on STOMP. Jason is excited to be part of the Tri-cities and hopes to accelerate and educate drummers of all ages to their full potential.

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Hyrum Hansen

Vocals/Piano 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 a year!

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Brennan Bence

Theatre Instructor

Brennan has been involved in theatre since he was 16 years old, but in that short time, he
has been a part of several productions. He has worn many hats in his time, such as actor, director, stage
manager, technical director, head carpenter, production designer, producer, sound technician, and
much more! Many of his experiences were with professional residents and touring productions while studying theatre and business at Dakota Wesleyan University. Some of his favorite plays and
musicals are Little Shop of Horrors, Rock of Ages, Colossal, and Wizard of Oz. Brennan found Vibe during
their production of Lion King Jr. and quickly became a team member! He left to pursue his
education and gain the professional experience he’s excited to share with students back at his
Vibe home!

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Ashlynn Smith

Intern

Bio coming soon!

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