Meet Our Team
The Kidstock! team of creative professionals are trained educators committed to our philosophy and the joy of theater. Many of our team are also singers, actors, and comedians in their own right as well! Scroll down to meet our incredible team.
Brian Milton — Founder & Creative Director
Brian Milton is the founder of Kidstock! Creative Theater, which he established over 35 years ago, and the creator of the Kidstock Creative Method that continues to guide the organization’s approach to arts education. A lifelong Winchester resident and graduate of Tufts University, Brian has spent his career developing programs that center storytelling, collaboration, and personal growth for young performers. His directing and design work has been seen at organizations including Boston Children’s Theatre, Winchester Cooperative Theatre, and the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, where he produced the family theater series Once Upon a Time with Kidstock!. He also directed productions at Winchester High School for more than a decade, building a strong foundation for student-driven theater.
Brings to the team: A long-term vision for arts education rooted in the Kidstock! Creative Method, guiding both the culture of the organization and the work carried forward by its educators.
Kyla Blocker — Director of Operations
Kyla Blocker is a performing arts administrator, theater educator, and director with over a decade of experience creating impactful arts programs for young people. She holds degrees from New York University and is currently completing a Master’s in Arts Administration at Boston University. Kyla has led theater programs in schools and community organizations, producing multiple productions annually while developing curriculum that fosters creativity, collaboration, and student leadership. She is passionate about building systems and environments where both students and artists can thrive.
Brings to the team: Deep experience in program leadership, systems-building, and scaling arts education initiatives.
Abigail Urbaczewski — Educational Artist/Performer
Abigail Urbaczewski is a writer, director, and choreographer who is passionate about creating meaningful, story-driven experiences for young performers. She holds a BFA in Film from Ohio University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and brings a background in digital storytelling, media production, and youth arts education. Abigail has directed and choreographed youth productions while working extensively with children in camps and creative programs. She enjoys helping students explore storytelling both onstage and behind the scenes.
Brings to the team: A unique blend of theater and digital storytelling, expanding how students create and share their work.
Emerson Vasquez — Educational Artist/Performer
Emerson Vasquez is a performer, choreographer, and teaching artist who has been part of the Kidstock! community for the past five years. With over a decade of dance training and six years of theatrical experience, she brings a background in musical theater, dance, acting, and voice to her work with young performers. At Kidstock!, Emerson has served as Assistant Music Director and Choreographer for Finding Nemo Jr., Moana Jr., and The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, as well as Choreographer for Annie Jr.
Emerson currently studies Theatre and Music at Bunker Hill Community College and is passionate about creating energetic, supportive spaces where young performers feel comfortable taking creative risks and building confidence.
Brings to the team: A strong foundation in dance and musical theater combined with a firsthand understanding of Kidstock!’s creative community and an enthusiasm for helping young performers discover what they can do.