About Us
Our Story
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Our Mission
The Bella Vox Foundation is committed to the transformative ability of the “beautiful voice” to open hearts, change minds and inspire lives. In the communities we serve, we offer low-cost, or no-cost, vocal arts education to students of all ages and musical genres, we produce the highest quality vocal entertainment, with stars from both Classical, and Contemporary Music, and provide opportunities for children and families to experience these performances for free. And, we support an open-boarders concept of cultural exchange between singers of all languages, providing the opportunity to both study and/or perform throughout North America, and Europe.
Our Team
David Sabella
Founding President/Artistic Director
David Sabella is an award-winning American singer, actor, and voice teacher, best known for his work on Broadway, and as an international countertenor in classical music & opera.
Sabella gained recognition winning the 1995 Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition, when Pavarotti declared him “Excellent, not good, excellent! A few months later he originated the male-soprano role of Mary Sunshine in the 1996 Broadway revival of CHICAGO. He stayed with that show for nearly 10 years and recently made a triumphant return to Broadway, 29 years after opening!
Sabella’s operatic credits include Giulio Cesare, Prince Orlofsky, Ottone, Oberon, and Orfeo, as well as numerous concert appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and many years touring in opera houses throughout the US & Europe.
He is also a celebrated concert artist, two-time MAC Award winner, and author of the book “So You Want to Sing Cabaret” (Bloomsbury 2020), and continues to perform internationally in concert and Cabaret performances.
He is the Founding President and Artistic Director of the Bella Vox Foundation, an organization dedicated to the education and development of vocal arts & artists.
Mark Hartman
Music Director/Supervisor
Mark Hartman (he/him) is a New York-based pianist, coach, conductor, arranger and composer working in theater, cabaret, and concerts around the world.
Mark was the Associate Conductor of Sondheim On Sondheim and Avenue Q on Broadway. Off-Broadway, he was the Music Director for The Streets Of New York (2022 Drama Desk Award Nominee, Best Orchestrations), Pageant, Silence! The Musical, Ernest In Love, After The Ball, Finian’s Rainbow, and The Irish…and How They Got That Way (also Nat’l Tour), and played keyboards for Avenue Q (Vineyard) and The Fantasticks (Sullivan St. and Orbach Theater productions). Regional credits include Asolo Rep, Broadway In Chicago, Fifth Avenue (Seattle), Goodspeed, Guthrie Theater, Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse.
In cabaret, Mark has appeared with Lorna Luft, Chita Rivera, Jennifer Holliday, and many others. He has enjoyed a 25-year working relationship with Natalie Douglas.
Mark is one of the creators of Magic To Do, a Stephen Schwartz revue for Princess Entertainment. He is one of the music directors for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret Conference. Mark is the winner of 3 MAC Awards, a We Are Puerto Vallarta Award, and the Backstage Bistro Award for Music Direction.
Cindy DuChateau
Executive Board Member/Treasurer
Cindy DuChateau is the founder of BNC Tax, a leading tax advisory firm that specializes in services for U.S. expats around the globe. With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and credentials as an Enrolled Agent (EA), Cindy has built a distinguished career helping individuals navigate the complexities of U.S. tax law.
Before founding BNC Tax in 2002, Cindy had a successful career in several industries. She held key roles in the banking sector and later served as CFO, Controller, and Owner in the construction and real estate development industries, where she honed her financial and strategic expertise. These diverse experiences laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey in tax advisory services.
In 2009, Cindy relocated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where she expanded her practice to serve the growing community of U.S. expats worldwide. Today, under the leadership of her daughter, Christie Hoendervangers DuChateau (CEO), BNC Tax has further expanded, with new headquarters in The Netherlands. Cindy now serves in an advisory role, offering her wealth of experience and insight to guide the firm’s continued success.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Cindy enjoys life in Puerto Vallarta with her husband, Bert, where they explore the stunning Bay of Banderas, travel, and spend quality time with their seven grandchildren.
Ernie Reyes
Executive Board Member/Secretary
Ernie Reyes is a new full-time resident of Puerto Vallarta. His professional background that spans theater, adult education, and healthcare technology, and a very enthusiastic supporter of the local musical and theater community. He frequently attends performances and deeply appreciates the immense talent and dedication of the artists here.
Ernie is eager to become more involved with the local arts scene and to connect with others who share a passion for theater and music in Puerto Vallarta.
Jana Robbins
Board Member
JANA ROBBINS is a Tony, Olivier, and Drama Desk Award winning producer, as well as actor, director and teacher. Her Broadway producing credits include, COMPANY (Tony Award), THE SHARK IS BROKEN, LITTLE WOMEN, and RAGTIME , as well as holding a financial stake in both WAR HORSE and SOMETHING ROTTEN. Off -Broadway, Jana was the lead producer of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey (Drama Desk Award). Her West End producing credits include COMPANY (Oliver Award) ROSE at The Ambassadors Theater, DEATH NOTE in concert at the London Palladium, YOUR LIE IN APRIL at The Harold Pinter Theater, THIS BITTER EARTH directed by Billy Porter at The Soho Theater and GLORIOUS at The Hope Mill Theater, in Manchester. She’s currently producing a UK Tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, and the Pre-Broadway tryout of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage.
As an actor, Jana has appeared in leading roles on Broadway in GOOD NEWS, I LOVE MY WIFE, CRIMES OF THE HEART, GYPSY (covering Tyne Daly as Mama Rose while playing the “bump it with a trumpet stripper, Mazeppa) and THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE, along with many Off-Broadway, Regional, and National touring credits. Her Cabaret Shows include a duo show with Haley Swindal titled WE JUST MOVE ONE -The Songs Of Kander and Ebb, and her solo shows ONE HELL OF A RIDE – The Songs Of Cy Coleman, and GYPSY IN MY SOUL, which have played in NY and all across the USA.