Alluvion Guest Artists
Abby Owen
Choreographer
Abby Owen resides in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she thrives as a creator, performer, choreographer, and educator. Originally from Kissimmee, Florida, Abby trained as a competitive dancer, holding multiple awards in national competitions. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Liberty University (class of 2022), followed by her MFA in Dance from Hollins University. While studying dance abroad, Abby trained in a variety of performance genres with internationally acclaimed artists, including Butoh, the avant-garde Japanese dance-theatre form. In Lynchburg, Abby has served as Artistic Director of Dance Works at the University of Lynchburg and as Company Director for Ecclesia School of the Arts, where she helped advance the studio’s mission of using dance as a vehicle for Christian ministry and community outreach. She currently works as a Lynchburg representative for the Charlottesville Ballet Academy and aims to continue to share her love of storytelling through dance.
Dr. Samantha Miller
Music Director – Vocals
Dr. Samantha Miller has enjoyed a professional career as a hybrid voice teacher and performer across genres. She has held professional engagements with the West Virginia Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, Lynchburg Symphony, Virginia Opera, Opera Columbus, Opera Louisiane, Opera on the James, Opera Roanoke, and Prelude to Performance in NYC. Dr. Miller is a Professor of Voice, Vocal Coordinator, and Opera Director at Liberty University. Many of Dr. Miller’s students, past and present, have won or placed in national vocal competitions and are successfully entering the music industry as opera singers, musical theater performers, worship leaders, and performing artists. She is an active worship leader and has written several songs released on albums through All Peoples Church. The Wilderness Chronicles (2022), Still Small Voice (2019), and The Sound of Revival (2016) can be streamed on all music platforms. Her next album, Stage One, featuring all original songs written and performed by her and her husband, Gabriel, will be released in September 2026. Samantha appeared as Mrs. Paroo in Alluvion’s 2024 production of The Music Man and is thrilled to return to Alluvion as the Music Director for My Fair Lady.
Micah Pick
Music Director – Orchestra
Micah Pick serves as the staff accompanist for the Department of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. In the department he accompanies students for music theatre and vocal technique classes, jury performances, cabarets, showcase performances, and auditions. He has also served as Music Director for Bloodroot and Emma. Micah Pick is a composer with performances of original material being presented at The Splice Institue, The New York City Electro-Acoustic Festival, the Jacksonville Electro-acoustic Festival, and the UVA McIntire School of Music Telementary concert series. His original music has been released by Audiobulb Records, Exopac Recordings, and Flag Day Records. Micah is also an Adjunct Professor of Music for Liberty University Online where he teaches Applied Piano lessons and Music Theory.