Sarah S. Berland holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts.  She has since continued her education through Second City Improv Company, University of South Florida, the Society of American Fight Directors, and Intimacy Directors International. Sarah worked at the Patel Conservatory for the Straz Center since 2014 as a Theatre Education Faculty Member, teaching and directing students from pre-k to adults.  She had also been a teacher, director, designer, and choreographer for Florida Academy of Performing Arts from 2020-2021.  Sarah has been a resident makeup designer/artist, as well as being a freelance artist within the Tampa Bay Community for the last 10 years. As a member of the SAFD, who is certified in six weapons, she has choreographed pieces throughout the state of Florida.