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The
Founder
Dr.
Nicky Chavers is
the Founder and Director of The
Academy of Arts
 Nicky
Chavers
holds a BA in Bible, a BA in Sacred Music
and a Masters Degree in Music and Dramatic Production.
He taught on the college level for five years, pastored a church for
twelve years and has received honorary degrees for his contributions to Christian
Education in the fields of drama and music. He has written more than
twenty-six
full-length
plays and musicals on Biblical, historic, missionary and moral themes.
Originally
from
Pensacola
,
Florida
, Dr. Chavers was 11
years old when he was first featured on the local WPFA-TV
station, he sang in a weekly 15-minute program. At age 12, he
hosted a regular 30-minute "Talent Parade" on WEAR-TV.
He trusted Christ as his Savior at a Hyman Appleman revival meeting
in a local church in
Pensacola
. Dr.
Frank Garlock
became a mentor in his life and encouraged him in his call to the
ministry. Dr. Chavers preached his first sermon at the age of 16.
 His
Family
Nicky
and his wife, Sheri,
founded The Academy of Arts, whose Drama Teams have become well
known throughout the Eastern and Midwestern United States since their first
tour in 1971. The leadership of the Chavers is backed by a
Board of Directors and Advisors made up of pastors, Christian educators
and Christian businessmen.
Dr. and Mrs. Chavers
have four daughters, Christy,
Wendy, Nicole
and Natalie
Christy married
Marlin
Stutzman
who is now an Indiana State Representative. They have two boys, Payton
(2001) and
Preston (2006).
Wendy
married Gabriel
Rivera. They have one
son, Gabriel Joseph (2006).
Nicole
is presently the main director for the drama seminars and summer drama teams.
Natalie
earned her masters in Graphic Design at BJU.
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