production crew {electrics and sound}
Sheric Hull , Electrician Sheric is from small-town Iowa where he began his work in theatre as a judge for the Iowa State Speech Association in 2010. He currently attends Northwestern College in Iowa working toward a BA in theatre and plans to work toward his MFA in Technical Direction or Lighting Design. Sheric has worked as a lighting technician at Northwestern since 2010. He worked as Lighting Designer on Some Five Women (A Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Participant in 2013) an original play by fellow student Shelby Vander Molen, The Winslow Boy, and Fiddler on the Roof. As Master Electrician on Mama D, an original play by Jeff Barker, as well as seven dance shows for Northwestern’s RUSH dance concert, he has continued to grow and enjoy the world of lighting. His other passions include working on cars and making short films.
Keely Wright, Sound Engineer Keely is a Northwestern College, IA graduate with a BA in Theatre and a passion for theatre technologies. With a fierce love for good stories, she has designed for over fifteen productions, mainly in the areas of sound and projections. Notable productions include A Comedy of Errors (2013), The Cradle Will Rock (2012), and Waiting For The Parade (2012), as well as several premiere plays and adapted scripts. She is based in Orange City, Iowa, with her boyfriend, Brandon, and her kitten, Scotch, with hopes of entering an MFA program in the very near future. This will be her first season with Creede Rep, and she is indescribably looking forward to the experience.
THE CRT ORCHESTRA Joel Kilgore, Trombone Joel began playing trombone at age 12. He studied for three years with his primary teacher, Steve Hammerschmidt. Joel is currently in his second year studying at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore Maryland where he is pursuing a Trombone Performance Degree under the direction of Jim Olin, Co-Principal Trombone of the Baltimore Symphony. He has also studied briefly with Douglas Wright, principal trombone of the Minnesota Orchestra and Tom Ashworth, trombone of the Saint-Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Evan Saddler , Drums
attended the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and Chosen Vale Trumpet Seminar where he was privileged to work with some of his biggest influences in trumpet performance, including Hakan Hardenberger and Edward Carroll. Theo is also grateful to his peers who have constantly pushed and driven him to be a better performer. Theo is currently a student of Ray Mase at the Juilliard School.
PATRON SERVICES Cecilia Mitchell McNeel, Patron Services Manager Cecilia grew up in Flagstaff, AZ where she spent much of her time dancing and hiking. Since receiving her BA in Performing Arts, Dance with a Minor in Technical Theatre from Colorado State. She has been working as a member of the Lone Tree Arts Center staff where she has enjoyed being a part of the box office and stage crew. She has a wide variety of experience working with performing arts and is happy to be a part of the CRT front of house! She is so excited to be back in Creede for another fabulous summer!
Jenna Kate Karn , Assistant Patron Services Manager Jenna Kate is very excited to be returning to CRT for a second summer as the Assistant Patron Services Manager. She has just returned from a semester abroad in London, England and is very excited to be back in the mountains of Creede. A New York native, she is in her final year of study at the State University of New York at New Paltz studying Theatre Arts with a concentration in Performance. Thanks to everyone at CRT for letting me return and especially to the FOH gang!
Nick Moen , House Manager After house managing the winter season with Curious Theatre Company in Denver, Nick is happy to be back for his third season with CRT. Nick hales from Wisconsin and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Although originally an actor, he also enjoys working in all areas of a theatre production. In his free time, you can find Nick exploring the backcountry right here in Creede’s San Juan Mountains. He’s even been known to answer to the name “Ranger Nick.”
Evan Saddler is thrilled to be joining Creede Repertory Theatre as a percussionist for his first season. Originally from Dubuque, IA, Evan currently lives in Nashville, TN and studies at Vanderbilt University. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Evan is involved in many aspects of percussion including solo, orchestral, chamber, and jazz. Evan hopes to continue pursuing his passion for music and the arts by creating a diversified career as a performer, educator, arts advocate, and entrepreneur. He looks forward to a fun summer of exploring the outdoors and performing with CRT!
Loren Ankrom , Assistant House Manager & Patron Services
Robin Sherman, Bass Player
A native of the Creede/South Fork area, Heather has had the joy of calling this place home for the last eighteen years. Heather recently graduated from Creede High School where she had the honor of being salutatorian. She plans on attending The State University of New York at New Paltz this fall to study acting and business. Heather is very excited to join CRT for her second season.
Robin Sherman is a young jazz bassist and composer who is currently studying music at Florida State University and is the recipient of the 2010 Coastal Jazz Association Scholarship. He is a graduate of Savannah Arts Academy where he was a member of the Skyelite Jazz Band for two years, and the 2009 GMEA All-State Jazz Band bassist. He has performed with jazz artists Teddy Adams, Howard Paul, Scotty Barnhart, Leon Anderson, Quentin Baxter, Mark Sterbank, Paul McKee, Bill Kennedy, Bill Peterson and many others. Robin has had the privilege of private study with Ray Williams, Teddy Adams, Rodney Jordan, Delbert Felix, Marcus Roberts and Richard Davis.
Theodore Van Dyck, Trumpet Theodore Van Dyck, 19, was born in England but has resided Brunswick, Maine since he was seven. He started playing trumpet at age 10 and quickly developed keen interests in all aspects of the instrument. While in middle school he won the Maine All State Jazz Festival 1st place soloist award two years running, and the Downbeat Outstanding Soloist award. During the summer of 2010 Theo attended Interlochen’s summer program where he was principal trumpet of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra and in the summer of 2011, he
This is Loren’s second season at CRT, after working in Patron Services for the 2012 season. Loren is working on her BA in Theatre Arts at Adams State University. She had originally set her sights on the stage, but has since found her passion for Stage and House Management. At Adams she serves as the House Manager of the Theatre Department. She’s every excited to come back to Creede and see what’s in store! She knows it’ll be a fun summer!
Heather Brophy , Box Office Intern
Hannah Lake Chatham , Box Office Intern Hannah is a recent graduate from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina with a BFA in Acting and minor in Dance. She is very excited to start her professional career here at Creede Rep as part of the Box Office & Front of House team!
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