staff & board

Meet The Leadership Team

We’re here to answer your questions and
help things run smoothly both on and off stage!

Melani Lyons


Founding Artistic Director & Teaching Artist

Hannah Blackbourn


Managing Director & Teaching Artist

Bethany Hystad


Associate Artistic Director & Teaching Artist

Lisa Koreis

Registrar & Administrative Coordinator

Heather Bredeson

Production Administration Coordinator

Lia Harper

Marketing Coordinator & Teaching Artist

Board of Directors

  • Interim Board President
    Taira Shimbashi Ortega
  • Board Secretary
    Marti Louther
  • Board Treasurer
    Preston Moore
  • Past President
    Josh Ziliak
  • Emeritus Past President
    Kim Ositis
  • Member at Large
    Aimee Smith
  • Member At Large
    David Smith
  • Member At Large
    Donte Felder