Our People
Meet the leaders devoted to serving our community and fulfilling our mission to tell authentic, inclusive, bold stories.

Richard Frazier-Sostillio
Executive & Artistic Director

Jim Crisp, Jr.
Founding Artistic Director

Shelby English
Associate Academy Director

Trey English
Youth Artists' Company Music Director

Jon Esnard
Company Manager

Erin Ferrell
Graphic Designer & Website Manager

Jake Grisamore
Scene Shop Foreman

Patrick Hamilton
Associate Scenic Designer

Nestor Jaenz
MainStage Music Director

Kenneth Jones
Sound Engineer

Shelley Kuhen
Costume & Wardrobe Director

Colin Penndorf
Gallery Curator

Holly Roberts
Associate Scenic Designer

Nicholas Sostillio
Academy Director

McKinley Starks
MainStage Music Director

Jared Watson
Associate Costume Designer

Jessica Whitley-Penndorf
Resident Photographer
STAFF & ASSOCIATES

Katy Carr
Chair

Susan Goodwin
Vice Chair

Dana Dixon-Jones
Secretary

Steven Lott
Treasurer

Stuart Appleton
Member At Large

Mitchell Brinkley III
Member At Large

Pam Burkhalter
Member At Large

Olivia Carter
Member At Large

Kyle George
Member At Large

Mai Kulkarni
Member At-Large

Amy Watson
Member At Large

Richard Frazier-Sostillio
Executive & Artistic Director
(Non-Voting Member)

Jim Crisp, Jr.
Founding Artistic Director
(Non-Voting Member)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

White Christmas
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2021
Photo by
Jessica Whitley Photography

