Theatre Staff
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John Stephens - Executive Artistic Director Mr. Stephens was appointed to the position of Executive Artistic Director on October 21, 2008 after spending 3 seasons as Director of Marketing for The Little Theatre On The Square. John spent 10 years with The Decatur Park Singers serving as Road Manager and the Director of The Decatur Young Park Singers. From 2001 until 2006 John taught at St. James Catholic School in Decatur, IL and served as head choreographer for the Lincoln College Express in Lincoln, IL during that time as well. John was born and raised in Glasford, IL and graduated from Lincoln College with his Associates degree and attended Millikin Univeristy majoring in Vocal Music Education. John’s passion for theatre started at a young age as the Ringmaster in the Illini Bluffs First Grade Circus program (the only speaking role in the entire show) and has grown from there. If you look really close, you might catch John on stage from time to time. John was last seen as Melvin P. Thorpe in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas and Reuben, one of the brothers in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. John is a frequent soloist at area churches and concert series events. John currently resides in Sullivan with his partner Timmy Valentine. Together they own and operate the Harrison Street Inn. |
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Therese Kincade – Director of Youth Programming Therese joined the staff of The Little Theatre in the fall of 2011 as the Tour Director booking and directing musicals into schools in the Midwest. She started her acting career at The Little Theatre as the Reverend Mother in Nunsense in 1998. More recently she has been seen on stage as Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables and Violet in 9 to 5. In addition, she has been featured at LTOTS in The Music Man, Oklahoma, Footloose, Baggy Pants Burlesque, Annie, Showboat and White Christmas. She also serves as the artistic director for our Theatre for Young audiences during the summer season. Therese especially enjoys teaching acting in our education program to middle school students, high school students and adults. Therese has been directing the highly acclaimed spring musical at Charleston High School since 2001. And because she doesn’t have enough to do, she and her husband, Bob, have owned and operated What’s Cookin’ Restaurant in Charleston, IL since 1980. |
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Lori Harbaugh – Business Manager It’s hard to believe, but this year marks Lori’s 26th season with The Little Theatre On The Square. She is a lifetime resident of Sullivan who has been known to show up on stage from time to time. These days she’s more likely to be found in her office shuffling mounds of paperwork, ensuring that things continue to run smoothly behind the scenes. Her performance bug has been satisfied for the last nine years by her work with “The Prairie Winds”, a local group who entertains weekly at area nursing and retirement homes. Lori wants to send a huge “thank you” to her wonderful, dedicated box office staff for their loyal support and hard work over the years. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Lauren Patton - Education Director Lauren Patton, a native of Black Mountain, NC, grew up dancing and performing in the Asheville, NC area. She was accepted to Elon University and earned a BFA in Music Theatre and a Minor in Dance. During her time there she was seen in the main stage productions of West Side Story, Cabaret, and Carousel. She also participated in dance concerts and performance projects. During the Summers of 2006 and 2007, Lauren served as an apprentice at Flat Rock Playhouse where she performed in Kiss Me Kate, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cinderella, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. Upon graduating from Elon Univ in May 2008, Lauren took to the road with the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz. She spent 2 years touring the nation as Understudy to Dorothy, Ensemble, Dance Captain, Internal Swing, and Local Munchkin Instructor. While touring, Lauren taught master classes through Broadway Connection in cities such as Tampa, Austin, Norfolk, West Palm Beach, Oklahoma City, and Nashville. She began working at The Little Theatre on the Square in December 2010 when she performed in White Christmas. She has since been seen in Cats, Footloose, Oklahoma, The Producers, Joseph…Dreamcoat, The Full Monty, Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man, and most recently 9 to 5. She also recently directed and choreographed the theater’s TYA production of The Princess and the Frog. She is thrilled to have this new opportunity as Education Director to continue working with the children and families of Sullivan, Illinois. Visit http://www.lauren-patton.com. |
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David J. Scobbie - Sound Designer David is pleased to be joining us for his fourth year here at The Little Theatre On The Square as Sound Designer. He comes to us from St. Louis, Missouri where he recently graduated Webster University’s Conservatory with a BFA in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in sound design. He also works for Entertainment Technology Group where he has worked for eight years doing shows with Ralph Butler Band and other various groups. Some of his favorite shows he has done here at The Little Theatre On The Square include Follies, Godspell, The Full Monty, Hairspray and Smoke On The Mountain. He would like to thank his family for all their love and support. Enjoy the shows! |
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Donna Newcome - Second Act Gallery and Box Office
Donna has the great honor of running The Second Act Gallery which opened in mid September. She truly enjoying seeing both the artists with their work as well as the patrons admiring it.
2009 marks her sixth seaon working with the Little Theatre. She say working with because we really do all work together. When it is show time, you do whatever is needed to be done, whether it be taking tickets, working the box office or ushering people to their seats. Donna comes to the Theatre by way of the County Clerk’s office. She held the position of Chief Deputy County Clerk for 9 years. Donna feels truly blessed to have a job she loves working with people she adores. |
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Angelo Torre - Properties Design Angelo is happy to be back in Sullivan at the theatre he considers home. He returns after a 10 year absence. Angelo has toured the continent with various shows including The King & I and How to Succeed in Business. For the last 10 years he has been in NYC on Broadway and television. For TV he’s done props, scenery and lighting for Conan O’Brien, Martha Stewart, several soap operas, the Kennedy Center Honors and The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. Theatrically, Angelo’s worked on such Broadway shows as You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kiss Me Kate, Top Dog/Underdog, Into The Woods, Grey Gardens, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Smell Of Success, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Curtains and a bunch more. He’s worked with folks such as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Drew Carey, Brooke Shields, Chita Rivera, Carol Channing, Christina Applegate, David Hyde Pierce, Harvey Fierstein, Christine Ebersol, Wayne Knight, Mos Def, Jeffery Wright and on and on and on. Angelo and his pal Iggy the dog want to thank Miki, John and Lori for EVERYTHING they’ve done for us and we hope you enjoy the skit. |
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Arlene Denning – Ticket Office Manager Arlene returns to The Little Theatre On The Square for her 17th season. In the real world, she is a kindergarden elementary teacher at Lovington Grade School. After school, she continues teaching at Sullivan Preschool. Between her busy schedule and the schedule of husband John, she hopes they can coordinate their free time and “get away” a little. |
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Jerry Reynolds Becky Zimmerman
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