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Staff & Board

Comprised of award-winning actors, teaching artists, technical artists and administrators, our staff is committed to inspiring young people and their families to experience the wonder of theater through our main stage shows and educational opportunities.

Our board of trustees steers the theater toward a sustainable future by overseeing the legal and fiscal management as well as the strategic planning of The Rose Theater as a nonprofit organization. In addition to ensuring the theater has sufficient resources to achieve its mission, the members of the board of trustees also act as advocates for The Rose Theater throughout the community.

Executive Staff

Education Staff

Jackie Kappes

She/Her/Hers

Education Director

Jackie Kappes

She/Her/Hers

Education Director

Stephanie Jacobson

She/Her/Hers

Early Childhood Education Director

Stephanie Jacobson

She/Her/Hers

Early Childhood Education Director

402.502.4647

Chloe Hug

She/Her/Hers

Accessibility Coordinator/Associate Director of Early Childhood

Chloe Hug

She/Her/Hers

Accessibility Coordinator/Associate Director of Early Childhood

Michael James

He/Him/His

Musical Theater Manager/Rose Brigade Director/Youth Productions Coordinator

Michael James

He/Him/His

Musical Theater Manager/Rose Brigade Director/Youth Productions Coordinator

402.502.4634

Michaela Sherman

She/Her/Hers

Dance & Voice Coordinator

Michaela Sherman

She/Her/Hers

Dance & Voice Coordinator

Angie Frey

She/Her/Hers

Vocal Music Coordinator

Angie Frey

She/Her/Hers

Vocal Music Coordinator

Donovaughn Daniels

He/Him/They/Them

Teaching Artist/Company Member

Donovaughn Daniels

He/Him/They/Them

Teaching Artist/Company Member

Maddison Poling

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist

Maddison Poling

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist

Brian Guehring

He/Him/His

Literary Manager/Teaching Artist

Brian Guehring

He/Him/His

Literary Manager/Teaching Artist

402.502.4612

Rachel Smart

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist/Teens N Theater Coordinator

Rachel Smart

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist/Teens N Theater Coordinator

Mimi Lawry

She/Her/Hers

Rose Dance Project Director

Mimi Lawry

She/Her/Hers

Rose Dance Project Director

Natalie Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Natalie Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Kyah Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Kyah Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Abby Sokol

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Abby Sokol

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Carter Nelson

He/Him/His

Education Fellow

Carter Nelson

He/Him/His

Education Fellow

Gabby Maresco

He/They/She

Education Fellow

Gabby Maresco

He/They/She

Education Fellow

Grace Garrigan

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Grace Garrigan

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

CommUNITY Connections Staff

Prentiss Matthews III

He/Him/His

CommUNITY Connections Program Manager

Prentiss Matthews III

He/Him/His

CommUNITY Connections Program Manager

Doriette Jordan

She/Her/Hers

CommUNITY Connections Coordinator

Doriette Jordan

She/Her/Hers

CommUNITY Connections Coordinator

402.502.4627

Facilities Staff

Scott Kupka

He/Him/His

Facilities Director

Scott Kupka

He/Him/His

Facilities Director

402.502.4631

Dj Tyree

He/Him/His

Facilities Staff

Dj Tyree

He/Him/His

Facilities Staff

Hubert Clark

He/Him/His

Facilities Staff

Hubert Clark

He/Him/His

Facilities Staff

Board of Trustees Officers

  • Debora Wisneski
    President
  • Gennean Scott Gray
    President-Elect
  • Devin Owens
    VP of Marketing/Development
  • Maureen Ereckson
    VP of Finance
  • Jennifer Petersen
    Production/Education
  • Troy Romero
    Secretary/By-laws
  • Allison Balus
    Ex-Officio Non-Voting Member
  • Amy Ryan
    Foundation Representative

Board Members

  • Maranda Adams
  • Kanyon Chism
  • Dr. Jamar Dorsey
  • Leanne Hill Carlson
  • Dale Ervin
  • Beau Johnson
  • Nicole Looper
  • Merri Melvin
  • Alfredo Perez
  • Michelle Pernicek
  • Gennean Scott Gray
  • Joanna Swanson
  • John Tinius
  • Tony Vargas
  • Cynric Whitaker