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

Laurel Alexander
Wig Designer

Beverly Cooper
Associate Costume Designer

Parker Durden
Associate Lighting Designer

Shelby English
Associate Academy Director

Trey English
Vocal Music Director

Jody Evans
Costume Shop Assistant

Erin Ferrell
Graphic Designer

Jake Grisamore
Associate Scenic Designer

Patrick Hamilton
Associate Scenic Designer

Nestor Jaenz
Orchestral Music Director

Kenneth Jones
Sound Engineer

Shelley Kuhen
Costume & Wardrobe Director

Colin Penndorf
Art Gallery Curator

Gabriel Purdum
Associate Lighting Designer

Holly Roberts
Associate Scenic Designer

Nicholas Sostillio
Academy & Theatre Macon for Young Audiences Director

Jessica Whitley-Penndorf
Resident Photographer

Jim Crisp, Jr.
Founding Artistic Director
STAFF & ASSOCIATES

Katy Carr
Chair

Susan Goodwin
Vice Chair

Dr. Steven Lott
Treasurer

Dana Dixon-Jones
Secretary

Erykah Brannon
Member At Large

Pam Burkhalter
Member At Large

Olivia Carter
Member At Large

Moira Glennon
Member At Large

Mai Kulkarni
Member At-Large

Andy Moore
Member At Large

Melissa Rodriguez
Member At Large

Danika Simmons
Member At Large

Amy Watson
Member At Large

Tyler Yeomans
Member At Large
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

White Christmas
/
2024
Photo by
Jessica Whitley Photography

