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.
Administrative Staff
Janelle Kupka
She/Her/Hers
HR/Finance Director
Biannah Peji-Palm
She/Her/Hers
HR/Finance Specialist
Kathy Tyree
She/Her/Hers
Director of Strategy & Community Impact
Erin Petersen
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Communications Director
Erin Petersen
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Communications Director
(402) 345-4849 (ext. 307)erinp@rosetheater.orgAudrey Wardian
She/Her/Hers
Marketing Specialist
Cici Gruber
She/Her/Hers
Audience Services & School Field Trip Manager
Cici Gruber
She/Her/Hers
Audience Services & School Field Trip Manager
402.502.4625cicig@rosetheater.orgLindy Glenn
She/Her/Hers
Education Administrator
Zachary Pachol
He/Him/His
Rose Studios Manager
Education Staff

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
402.502.4647stephj@rosetheater.orgChloe Hug
She/Her/Hers
Accessibility Coordinator/Associate Director of Early Childhood
Chloe Hug
She/Her/Hers
Accessibility Coordinator/Associate Director of Early Childhood
chloeh@rosetheater.orgMichael 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
402.502.4634michaelj@rosetheater.orgMichaela Sherman
She/Her/Hers
Dance & Voice Coordinator
Angie Frey
She/Her/Hers
Vocal Music Coordinator
Donovaughn Daniels
He/Him/They/Them
Teaching Artist/Company Member
Maddison Poling
She/Her/Hers
Teaching Artist
Brian Guehring
He/Him/His
Literary Manager/Teaching Artist
Rachel Smart
She/Her/Hers
Teaching Artist/Teens N Theater Coordinator
Mimi Lawry
She/Her/Hers
Rose Dance Project Director
Natalie Hernandez
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Education Fellow
Kyah Sneed
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Education Fellow
Abby Sokol
She/Her/Hers
Advanced Education Fellow
Carter Nelson
He/Him/His
Education Fellow
Gabby Maresco
He/They/She
Education Fellow
Grace Garrigan
She/Her/Hers
Education Fellow
CommUNITY Connections Staff
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
402.502.4627doriettej@rosetheater.orgProduction Staff
Sarah Buck
She/Her/Hers
Production Director
Meghan Boucher
She/Her/Hers
Resident Production Stage Manager
Jackson Curtright
He/Him/His
Technical Director
Eryn O’Brien
They/Them/Theirs
Props Manager
Abbie Hagen
She/Her/Hers
Resident Costume Designer
Katie Greve
She/Her/Hers
Costume Shop Manager
Matt Benes
He/Him/His
Resident Lighting Designer/Head Electrician
Christy Hernandez
She/Her/Hers
Resident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer
Trent Grooms
He/Him/His
Scenic Charge Artist
Ren Walther
She/He/They
Technical Coordinator
Facilities Staff
Scott Kupka
He/Him/His
Facilities Director
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