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
Audrey Wardian
She/Her/Hers
Marketing Associate
Mandy Aleksiak
She/Her/Hers
Audience Services Director
Cici Gruber
She/Her/Hers
Audience Services Manager
Lindy Glenn
She/Her/Hers
Education Administrator
Zachary Pachol
He/Him/His
Marketing Associate
Education Staff
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Jackie Kappes
She/Her/Hers
Education Director
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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/Youth Productions Coordinator
Michael James
He/Him/His
Musical Theater Manager/Youth Productions Coordinator
402.502.4634michaelj@rosetheater.orgJay Hayden
They/Them/Theirs
Teaching Artist/Teen Theater Coordinator
Jay Hayden
They/Them/Theirs
Teaching Artist/Teen Theater Coordinator
402.502.4624jayh@rosetheater.orgZoella Sneed
She/Her/Hers
Teaching Artist/Education Engagement Coordinator
Donovaughn Daniels
He/Him/They/Them
Teaching Artist/Company Member
Brian Guehring
He/Him/His
Literary Manager/Teaching Artist
Rachel Smart
She/Her/Hers
Contract Teaching Artist
Marcus Buttweiler
He/Him/His
Contract Teaching Artist
Erin O’Hara
She/Her/Hers
Contract Teaching Artist
Breanna Mack
She/Her/Hers
Contract Teaching Artist
Mykala Bazzell
She/Her/Hers
Contract Teaching Artist
Mimi Lawry
She/Her/Hers
Rose Dance Project Director
CommUNITY Connections Staff
Isaiah Ruiz
He/Him/His
Director of CommUNITY Connections
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
Zach Kloppenborg
He/Him/His
Costume & Makeup Director
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
Devon Denn-Young
She/Her/Hers
Props Manager
Trent Grooms
He/Him/His
Scenic Charge Artist
Ren Walther
She/He/They
Technician
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Erin McNeley-Phelps
She/Her/Hers
SM Apprentice
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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 - 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
- Joanna Swanson
- John Tinius