Nicholas Ecker is a 2022 graduate of Villanova University, where he earned his MA in Theatre. While at Villanova, he was a stage manager, dramaturg, actor, director, and accompanist. He earned his BA in Interdisciplinary Arts with minors in Music, Theatre, and Communication/Journalism at Shippensburg University in 2016 and was resident music director there for three years from 2015-2017. Upon graduating from Ship, Nic was theatrical director and head of the theater department at his alma mater, Biglerville High School, for four years until 2020 before attending Villanova. Since graduating with his MA, Nic has music directed and accompanied various productions/camps in and around the Philadelphia area, including The Shipley School, The Arden, Villanova University, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, and Wolf PAC. Nic is eager to share his love of music and the arts with everyone at Kohelet and create something magical together.