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MITCHELL AIELLO
Theatre Teacher - Director/Choreographer
Artistic Director - Education Director
Actor - Singer - Trendsetter
Biography
Mitchell Aiello is originally from the Detroit, MI area. He graduated as a BFA Musical Theatre major from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, MI in 2016. He is now the Artistic/Education Director at Great Plains Theatre in Abilene, Kansas. Some notable roles that Mitch has played include Younger Brother (Ragtime), Cat in the Hat (Seussical), Harold Bride (Titanic the Musical), Ted (Disaster!), Pinocchio (Shrek the Musical), Smee (Peter and the Starcatcher), Corny Collins (Hairspray), Balladeer (Assassins), and Curly (Oklahoma!). He also completed his first National Tour in 2019 as Cap'n Turbot in Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure!". Some of Mitch's favorite games are Skip-BO and What Do You Meme? When not performing or teaching, you can often find him eating a bag of chips with lots of dips while setting the latest trend! Mitchell would like to first thank his very supportive family for always cheering him on! He would also like to thank his professors and mentors for their wise guidance and inspiration. Lastly, he would like to thank his friends for always having his back! Be sure to follow Mitchell on Facebook, and on Instagram and Twitter @mitchjaiello!
Mitchell is concluding his second year teaching at Congressional School in Falls Church, VA. He is thrilled to continue teaching Speech & Drama classes, directing the Middle School musical, directing the Edge of the Clef chorale group, organizing electives, coaching the Speech & Debate team, and serving the school as the Arts Initiative Coordinator. He enjoys being a part of the Congressional Community and looks forward to incredible years ahead!
Recently, the Congressional School Lower and Middle Schoolers presented Shrek the Musical Jr. (2024) and Matilda the Musical Jr. (2025). Both shows featured a fully student run production with over 130 students involved in each show!
Before moving to Northern Virginia, Mitchell completed almost five years of working at Great Plains Theatre in Abilene, Kansas as Artistic and Education Director of the professional performing arts company and youth program. He has directed, choreographed, performed in, and worked on dozens of productions at GPT!
Some highlights of his favorite shows at Great Plains Theatre include The Wedding Singer, Oliver, Jersey Boys, Matilda, Footloose, The Christmas Schooner, Elf, Grease, Godspell, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more. His passion for the youth programming was showcased in shows such as The Lightning Thief, Camp Rock, Frozen Jr., Madagascar Jr., Wonderland High, The Ugly Duckling, Stuart Little, Annie Jr., and more!
Mitchell continues to break records with every production that he is a part of and has won multiple awards for his performing, directing, set designs, lighting designs, casting, and producing.
Mitchell concluded his NATIONAL TOUR Debut in 2019! He played Cap'n Turbot in PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" with Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment. He concluded his tour in Alaska performing in over 125 shows in 14 states over 6 months!
Mitchell has checked many dream roles off his bucket list recently! Some favorites have been Buddy the Elf (Elf the Musical), Snoopy (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Cat in the Hat (Seussical) and Younger Brother (Ragtime)! Here is the link to Mitchell's Cat in the Hat review: http://www.pghintheround.com/seussical-the-musical/
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2010 - present
2010 - present
TEACHING RESUME
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