Childsplay, Arizona's Theatre for Young Audiences & Families

2008-2009 Childsplay Company and Staff


"One of the underlying core values of Childsplay is the notion of ensemble. There is a resident group of theatre artists (our Associate Artists) who, in collaboration with the Artistic Director, are responsible for planning and creating the artistic products that illustrate Childsplay's mission. But these artists do not create in isolation. Everyone who works at Childsplay -- other artists, technicians, educators, administrators and trustees -- is a part of this resident ensemble. This mindset guides the way our work is created, the way it is marketed and the way it is delivered. Ideally, all of these individuals are housed under one roof, allowing for the free and open exchange of ideas and opinions."

Childsplay's Strategic Plan 2012
 

David P. Saar - Artistic Director and Founder
Steve Martin - Managing Director

Administration    
  Dawn Brown Finance Consultant
  Ellen Conn Finance Manager
  Ellen Douthat Associate Managing Director
  Robert Meinardi Finance Assistant
     
Artistic    
  Andrés Alcalá Associate Artist
  José Cruz González Playwright-in-Residence
  Jon Gentry Associate Artist
  Dwayne Hartford Associate Artist
  Katie McFadzen Associate Artist
  Jenny Millinger Director of Strategic Initiatives
  Debra K. Stevens Associate Artist
     
Community Engagement    
  Patricia Snoyer Black Director of Artist Residencies
  Richard Coven Webmaster
  Heather Hill Company Photographer
  Beth Olson Director of Education Programs
  Robyn Silverberg School Tour Coordinator
  Rosemary Walsh Director of Community Engagement
     
Costumes and Wardrobe    
  D. Daniel Hollingshead Costume and Wardrobe Director
  Laurie Taylor Cutter/Draper
  Claire Flemming Wardrobe Supervisor/Stitcher
     
Development    
  Melia Dunn Development Director
  Michelle Hargreaves Development Associate
     
Electrics and Sound    
  Christopher Neumeyer Sound Supervisor
  Bill Rios Master Electrician
     
Production Management    
  Anthony Runfola Production Manager
  Gretchen Schaefer Associate Production Manager
  Adam Jacobson Facilities Manager
     
Scenery and Properties    
  Jeff Lemire Technical Director
  Jim Luther Property Master
  John Emery Assistant Technical Director
  Matthew Brown Master Carpenter
     
Stage Management    
  Abigail S. Hartmann Resident Stage Manager
  Samantha Ries Stage Manager
     
     
2007-2008 Acting Company    
  Andrés Alcalá  
  Caitlin Andelora  
  Ricardo Araiza  
  Allison Bishop  
  Michelle Cunneen  
  Jannese Davidson  
  David Dickenson  
  Brian K. Elam  
  Jon Gentry  
  Kate Haas  
  Kristin Hailstone  
  Dwayne Hartford  
  Drew Ignatowski  
  Israel Jimenez  
  Yolanda London  
  Katie McFadzen  
  Brennan Metcalf  
  Christopher Moffitt  
  Kaleena Newman  
  Elizabeth Polen  
  Debra K. Stevens  
  Jessica Webb  
  Toby Yatso  
     
ASL Interpreters    
  Judy Robbins  
  Sam  
     
Teaching Artists    
Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant
Washington Elementary School District, Phoenix
  Drew Chappel  
  Craig Kosnik  
  Barbara Jo Maier  
  Sarah Roberts  
  Sarah Sullivan