Our People, Their Profiles

First Stage is only as strong as our talented team of artistic, administrative and teaching staffs. Learn more about the people behind First Stage, for whom this year's HOPE Fund supports.

The Nowacek Family

Spotlight on our single largest Family Supporter of The HOPE Fund

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Emily Adams

Technical Director

Emily Adams

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Elizabeth Bivens-Logan

Resident Teaching Artist

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Betsy Corry

Managing Director

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Matt Daniels

Director of the Young Company

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Leah Dueno

Lead Wardrobe

Leah Dueno

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Coltyn Giltner

Associate Director of Education/Director of Next Steps

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Jennifer Hubbartt

Marketing & Communications Director

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Melissa Hunter

Properties Artisan

Melissa Hunter

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Danielle Jordan

Costume Crafts Artisan

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Andrea Klohn

Graphic Designer

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Lyndsey Kuhlmann

Cutter/Draper

Lyndsey Kuhlmann

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Clare Kuhnen

Associate Patron Services Manager

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Nikki Kulas

Properties Master

Nikki Kulas

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Samantha Montgomery

Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director

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Jessica Noones

Production Manager

Jessica Noones

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Michelle Pendzich

First Hand

Michelle Pendzich

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Jeff Schaetzke

Director of Artistic Operations

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Jenny Thurnau

Costume Shop Manager

Jenny Thurnau

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Melissa Wanke

Production Stage Manager

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