Our Leadership & Staff
Leadership that turns ideas into standing ovations
A theater company’s success begins with its dedicated leaders. At Coal Creek Theater of Louisville, our talented staff and visionary leadership drive every production, shaping each performance with creativity, passion, and commitment to our community.
Our Board of Directors
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Brian Dowling
Chairperson of the Board
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Dan Schock
Vice Chairperson of the Board
Box Office Chairperson/Administrator
Director at LargeDan has been involved with Coal Creek Theater of Louisville since around 2005 and on the board since around 2007. He has filled many positions during his time with CCTL, including Treasurer, President, Box Office Chairperson, and Vice Chair. Dan has been on and offstage during many of the productions as well, acting, directing and stage managing as well as other odd jobs when needed (like getting rid of paint).
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Steven Rausch
Artistic Director
Steve joined CCTL in 1993. He has been involved in over 60 of our productions, including more than 20 as an actor. He is a multiple Louie Award winner for both acting and sound design and has been a community theater enthusiast since the early 1980s. A former biotech scientist, Steve now works as a voice actor with over 70 audiobooks in his portfolio.
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Lynn Fleming
Publicity & Marketing Chairperson
Secretary
Historian
SchedulingLynn is a former Language Arts and Theater teacher of 33 years with Adams County 5 Star Schools, and she is an inaugural member of the Colorado Thespian Society’s Hall of Fame. After her retirement in 2002, she began her tenure as a member of the Coal Creek Theater board, serving as a member at large. A couple years later, Lynn became the company president, serving for 10 years, and since then has continued as the company secretary. During this time, Lynn has directed, acted in, and produced several CCTL productions as well as performing her duties for the board.
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Nita Froelich
Dramaturgy Chairperson
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M. Shane Grant
Director at Large
Box OfficeShane has been involved in theatre his whole life, working in community, academic, and professional theatre. He holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an MA with an emphasis in Directing from Miami University of Ohio, and a Ph.D. in Theatre Studies from Florida State University where he focused his study on queer representation in American television and theatre. A member of CCTL since 2021, Shane also serves on the Play Reading Committee. Some favorite productions throughout his career include: The Foreigner, Cabaret (Denver Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), and of course his work here at CCTL.
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Jaccie Kitts
Social Committee Chairperson
Social Media Coordinator
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Kathleen Boyle Rausch
Treasurer
Costume ChairpersonKathleen has been a Board member since 1998. Currently, she is Treasurer but has also served as President and Vice-President. She has also served on a variety of committees including Play Reading and the Awards Dinner committees. Most actors and tech people have worked with her as a Costume Designer and Dresser. Kathy has acted in many musicals and plays with CCTL. She has also been a Musical Director, Assistant Director, Stage Manager and Props Manager.
(Some of) Our Staff, Past & Present
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Janine Ann, Melissa Baker, Sue Baker, Stuart Barr, Karen Brown, Bernie Cardell, Jim Carver, Rachel Cohen, Sheri Davis, Jan Davison, Lynn Fleming, Nita Froelich, Heather Frost, Munam Goodwin, Cobi Granger, M. Shane Grant, Rick Hays, Anna Hershey, Michelle Hurtubise, Mark Johnson, Kirsten Jorgensen, Smith Kat, Jim Kimbrough, Lisa Korson, Kyle La, Mandy Lahey, Smith Linda, Kelly Mackley, Donna Manis, Ethan Menzies, Rob Mess, Brie Michaels, Sager Miller, Madge Montgomery, Larisa Netterlund, Russell Orr, Linda Orr, Charles Packard, Steve Rausch, Stephany Roscoe, Smith Sage, Pasco Scarpella, Dan Schock, Sara Schuetz, Ken Slivinksi, Veronica Straight, Kehlenbach Terence, Jim Terwilliger, Nancy Thomas, Ashley Van, Paul Wells, Ivy Worsham, Staci York
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Sue Baker, Julie Boswell, Karen Brown, Rachel Cohen-Birzer, Jan Davison, Lynn Fleming, Arnie Follendorf, Shane Forman, Nita Froelich, Moonam Goodwin, Jess Houwen, Michelle Hurtubise, Michelle Jacobs, Jaccie Kitts, Larry Maggitti, Renee Malis, Donna Manis, Julie Marino, Ethan Menzies, Jadd Miller, Sage Miller, Chris Miller, Susanne Neswadi, Keenan O'Brien, Faye Quam, Steve Rausch, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Stephany Roscoe, Natalie Scarpella, Sara Schuetz, Eric Small, Jim Terwilliger, Don Thumim, Barbara White, Ivy Worsham
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Stuart Barr, Pam Bennet, Pam Bennett, Peg Bolan, Angela Cape, Doug Dysert, Anger Foster, Nita Froelich, Rachel Galvin, Rick Hays, Bunk Hess, Robert Janacek, Chuck Kite, Jaccie Kitts, Kyle LaBoria, Rob Mess, Russell Orr, Russ Orr, Chris Pash, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Pasco Scarpella, Biz Schaugaard, Dan Schock, Sarah Schuetz, Sara Shuetz, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Howard L. Smith, George Spelvin, Sarah Strickland, Darrin Tams, Jim Terwilliger, Byron Thompson, Staci York
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Zaphod Beeblebrox, Bob Boxer, Shane Forman, Rick Hays, Keegan Jenney, Amme Kolovos, Amber Marshall, Dene Merrow, Brian Miller, Karl Nicoletti, Russ Orr, Steve Rausch, Steve Reiner, Randy Schwartz, Dan Schock, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Howard L. Smith, George Spelvin, Samantha Storm, Charlie Wright, Norman Worsham
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El Armstrong, Box Boxer, Karen Brown, Jim Carver, Rachel Cohen-Birzer, Brian Curtiss, David W. Ciancio, Shane Forman, Rick Hays, Amme Kolovos, Madge Montgomery, Larisa Netterlund, Russ Orr, Chris Pash, Steve Rausch, Steve Reiner, Randy Schwartz, Dan Schock, Sarah Schuetz, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Howard L. Smith, Samantha Storm, Brainard Starling, Pasco Scarpella, Mandy Scott, Luke Terry, Ashley VanScoyoc, Paul Wells, Jim Whiteman
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Amy Austin, Karen Brown, Jan Davison, Kim deJager, Cathy Donahue, Val Durfee, Lynn Fleming, Nita Froelich, Jaccie Kitts, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Linda Johnson, Faye Quam, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Joy Robins, Jessica Schneider, Charlotte Scarpella, Pasco Scarpella, Mary Secor, Terri Thompson, Jackie Tisinai, Adam Stolte
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Matt Adeletti, Pam Bennett, Peg Bolan, Jordyn Baer, Brian Dowling, Marc Firtion, Angie Foster, Nita Froelich, Erica Garnet, Gibb Oram, Leigh Harkin, Michelle La May, Robert Kramer, Jim Kimbrough, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Kathy Rausch, Steve Rausch, Natalie Scarpella, Pasco Scarpella, Irene Schock, Verlin Schock, Sue Peterson, Terri Thompson, Jim Terwilliger, Hayley Vogel
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Joni Kiesecker, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Pasco Scarpella
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Brian Dowling, Paul Huebner, Stephany Rosco, Jonathan Simms, Jenn Zuko
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Aynsley Upton, Jenn Zuko
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Khaleed Al-Mazidi, Rehab Al-Mazidi, Anne-Marie Colwell, Lloyd Norton, Scotty Shaffer, Pasco Scarpella, Gary Webster, Joey Wishnia
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Rachel Cohen-Birzer, M. Shane Grant, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Charlotte Scarpella, Dan Schock, Renee Sobering
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Amy Austin, Brandi Barr, Jeanie Balch, Ann Burdzinksi, Virginia Crites, Storm S. Cone, Brian Dowling, Kat Dill, Todd Ellison, Lynn Fleming, Don Fried, Erica Froelich, Nita Froelich, Rachel Galvin, Kevin Gonzales, Rick Hays, Joni Kiesecker, Jaccie Kitts, Lisa Kreinbrink, Marty Lowrey, Linda Marquez, Lance Mattson, Katie McManus, Trisha Miller, A. Gloria Scarpella, Janna Scarpella, Julianne Scarpella, Pasco Scarpella, Frank Scarpella, Denise Rausch, Steve Rausch, Dan Schock, Sarah Schuetz, Bob Weiss, Emily Whalen, Kimberly Zahler
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Amy Austin, Jeanie Balch, Karen Brown, Rachel Cohen-Birzer, Jan Davison, Lynn Fleming, Nita Froelich, Rick Hays, Krystal Jakosky, Chuck Kite, Erin Marlow, Julie Marino, Margaret Patton, Ana Peterson, Kathleen Boyle Rausch, Steve Rausch, Justin REgan, Natalie Scarpella, Dan Schock, Renee Sobering, Pam Strahan, Earla Stewart, Rachel Sullivan, Jim Terwilliger, Ivy Worsham
Interested in working with Coal Creek Theater of Louisville?
Directors, stage managers and technicians for productions are chosen by our selection committees. Persons interested should read our By-Laws and contact the Artistic Director.