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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/Youth Productions Coordinator

Michael James

He/Him/His

Musical Theater Manager/Youth Productions Coordinator

402.502.4634

Michaela Sherman

She/Her/Hers

Dance & Voice Coordinator

Michaela Sherman

She/Her/Hers

Dance & Voice Coordinator

Jay Hayden

They/Them/Theirs

Teaching Artist/Teen Theater Coordinator

Jay Hayden

They/Them/Theirs

Teaching Artist/Teen Theater Coordinator

402.502.4624

Zoella Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist/Education Engagement Coordinator

Zoella Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Teaching Artist/Education Engagement Coordinator

Donovaughn Daniels

He/Him/They/Them

Teaching Artist/Company Member

Donovaughn Daniels

He/Him/They/Them

Teaching Artist/Company Member

Brian Guehring

He/Him/His

Literary Manager/Teaching Artist

Brian Guehring

He/Him/His

Literary Manager/Teaching Artist

402.502.4612

Mimi Lawry

She/Her/Hers

Rose Dance Project Director

Mimi Lawry

She/Her/Hers

Rose Dance Project Director

Rachel Smart

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Rachel Smart

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Marcus Buttweiler

He/Him/His

Advanced Education Fellow

Marcus Buttweiler

He/Him/His

Advanced Education Fellow

Erin O’Hara

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Erin O’Hara

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Breanna Mack

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Breanna Mack

She/Her/Hers

Advanced Education Fellow

Natalie Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Natalie Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Kyah Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Kyah Sneed

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Abby Sokol

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

Abby Sokol

She/Her/Hers

Education Fellow

CommUNITY Connections Staff

Production Staff

Sarah Buck

She/Her/Hers

Production Director

Sarah Buck

She/Her/Hers

Production Director

402.502.4648

Meghan Boucher

She/Her/Hers

Resident Production Stage Manager

Meghan Boucher

She/Her/Hers

Resident Production Stage Manager

Jackson Curtright

He/Him/His

Technical Director

Jackson Curtright

He/Him/His

Technical Director

402-502-4635

Zach Kloppenborg

He/Him/His

Costume & Makeup Director

Zach Kloppenborg

He/Him/His

Costume & Makeup Director

402.502.4614

Katie Greve

She/Her/Hers

Costume Shop Manager

Katie Greve

She/Her/Hers

Costume Shop Manager

402.502.4614

Matt Benes

He/Him/His

Resident Lighting Designer/Head Electrician

Matt Benes

He/Him/His

Resident Lighting Designer/Head Electrician

402.502.4642

Christy Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer

Christy Hernandez

She/Her/Hers

Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer

Devon Denn-Young

She/Her/Hers

Props Manager

Devon Denn-Young

She/Her/Hers

Props Manager

402.502.4646

Trent Grooms

He/Him/His

Scenic Charge Artist

Trent Grooms

He/Him/His

Scenic Charge Artist

402.342.5119

Ren Walther

She/He/They

Technician

Ren Walther

She/He/They

Technician

Erin McNeley-Phelps

She/Her/Hers

SM Apprentice

Erin McNeley-Phelps

She/Her/Hers

SM Apprentice

Mike Cooprider

He/Him/They/Them

Electrics & Audio Apprentice

Mike Cooprider

He/Him/They/Them

Electrics & Audio Apprentice

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
  • Michelle Smithberg
    Past President
  • 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
  • Jen Bartholomew
  • Kanyon Chism
  • Katherine MacHolmes
  • Beau Johnson
  • Molly Junge Hoskins
  • Nicole Looper
  • Merri Melvin
  • Alfredo Perez
  • Gennean Scott Gray
  • Joanna Swanson
  • John Tinius