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C R E A T O R S

Dino Hayz
Creative Director, Co-Owner

The Center for Living is the creation of Dino Hayz, its founder and creative director.   He has enjoyed the positions of:

Director of Performing Arts at
Marycrest International University
Director of Heritage Theatre at the Putnam Museum
“Dr. Discovery” on Paula Sands Live television show
Artistic Director, Creative Expressions Group at
Transitions Mental Health
Original founding member/owner, Ghostlight Theatre
Director of Faith Development at the
Unitarian Church 
Director of Entertainment at Rhythm City Casino.
 
CPR/First Aid Instructor
, American Red Cross
Anatomy&Physiology Instructor at
Alive and Wellness School of Massage Therapy
Director, Actor, Singer, Founder,
Center for LIVING Theatre Troupe
Director/Jesus,
QC Godspell Touring Company
Lead Vocals, QC Brass Band,
Identity Crisis (gave it up for my new baby, 2008)

Dino has been producing professional theatre in the Quad Cities since 1990.  He was director of theatre at the Putnam Museum, Director of Performing Arts at Marycrest University and also the director of entertainment at Rhythm City Casino.  He also appeared weekly with Paula Sands Live from 1995-2000 as the character Dr. Discovery.  In 2006, Dino opened the Center for Living Arts as a place for people of all ages and experience levels to come and experience the magic and community of theatre. "Theatre and acting is not only for the professional entertainers.  It's for everyone!  Everyone has the ability to tell a story.  We all tell stories everyday.  Stories have great power to teach, to empower and to inspire.  I am here to remind people of that fact and to help them take their place onstage." 

Along with his theatre and education background, he also has advanced certifications in holistic health therapies.   He still keeps his hand in the 'science jar' by teaching anatomy and physiology, among other classes at Black Hawk College. 

His driving force is to help people of all ages to WAKE UP!  Don't let your last day of life arrive without YOU having 'sung your song!'  Let your life be heard!"
        Dino@center4living.com

Dino Hayz with Ted Neeley from Jesus Christ Superstar
(he's touching my shoulder...it has never felt pain since!)
lol

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Tina Hayz, God I love this woman!

Tina Hayz
Managing Director/Co-Owner
Along with being the managing director of the Center for Living, Tina Hayz is also the Director of Blessed Beginnings Preschool located at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline, IL.  She has served as Theatrical Programming Coordinator and Education Specialist at the Putnam Museum; and also as Entertainment Supervisor at Rhythm City Casino.  She recently choreographed for the musical theatre workshop of SchoolHouse Rock Live, Jr and High School Musical.  She is a founding member of the touring production of Godspell and playwright of Messages from the Heart that she and Dino wrote together.  She is the inspiration and muse of Mr. Hayz.
You can contact Tina by emailing at Tina@center4living.com 

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Tina Hayz in Godspell

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Tina and Dino Hayz

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Our daughter, Chassy.

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Tina Hayz and her son, Atticus Garrison

We would also like to offer special thanks to all of those who have supported this endeavor from the beginning. 
 Gordon and Lisa Ehler
Jason and Nicole Gabriel
Jeff and Crista Ashcraft
The Godspell Touring Company
Tom Vaccaro
Michelle Aguayo
David Burke
Terry Reiter
Carol Boomershine
Alan Morrison
Jason Platt
and our first cast at the Center:
Eliza and Brenna Ross, Diann and Hannah Herington, Jason Mott and their families.
David Levin
Laurie Bertsche
John and Peggy Carmichael
Doug and Diane Kuker
Cameo Robeson
Transitions Mental Health
The Unitarian Church
Ann Reese
and all others who helped in any way big or small!

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Gordon and Lisa Ehler