Leadership
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Dane CT LeasureEXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
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Artistic and Production
Eugene Rogers
Director of Production
Lighting and Sound Department Head
He/Him/His
Eugene has been a Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Light Board Operator, and Sound Board Operator for both amusement parks and University theatres. He earned a BA in Art (Studio Emphasis) from the University of Akron, followed by a Certificate in Entertainment Arts and Technology - Sound, and a second BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University. Eugene has been a proud member of the IATSE Local #48 since 2012.
Director of Production
Lighting and Sound Department Head
He/Him/His
Eugene has been a Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Light Board Operator, and Sound Board Operator for both amusement parks and University theatres. He earned a BA in Art (Studio Emphasis) from the University of Akron, followed by a Certificate in Entertainment Arts and Technology - Sound, and a second BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University. Eugene has been a proud member of the IATSE Local #48 since 2012.
COSTUME DEPARTMENT
Kendra Strickland
Wardrobe Department Head/Resident Designer
She/Her/Hers
For the last 18 years Kendra has been a Costume Production Assistant and the Wardrobe Supervisor for The University of Akron’s theatre, dance, opera, and Dance Institute productions. Her outside costume designs include CLUE, ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, DREAM GIRLS, SWEENY TODD, and THE 39 STEPS. She is a proud Union member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stagehand Employees (IATSE). She’s been working as a stagehand/dresser for the last 10 years for Locals 48, 27, and 883, and is currently serving her second term as an Executive Board Member.
Wardrobe Department Head/Resident Designer
She/Her/Hers
For the last 18 years Kendra has been a Costume Production Assistant and the Wardrobe Supervisor for The University of Akron’s theatre, dance, opera, and Dance Institute productions. Her outside costume designs include CLUE, ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, DREAM GIRLS, SWEENY TODD, and THE 39 STEPS. She is a proud Union member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stagehand Employees (IATSE). She’s been working as a stagehand/dresser for the last 10 years for Locals 48, 27, and 883, and is currently serving her second term as an Executive Board Member.
Irene Mack-Shafer
Costume Shop Department Head/Resident Designer
She/Her/Hers
Irene has designed and created costumes for Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Opera for 30 years. Currently, she is resident costume designer with Rubber City Theatre and also Business Agent for IATSE Local 48. Favorite recent costume designs include RCT’s White Christmas and Cleveland State University’s Skin of Our Teeth.
Costume Shop Department Head/Resident Designer
She/Her/Hers
Irene has designed and created costumes for Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Opera for 30 years. Currently, she is resident costume designer with Rubber City Theatre and also Business Agent for IATSE Local 48. Favorite recent costume designs include RCT’s White Christmas and Cleveland State University’s Skin of Our Teeth.
SCENIC DEPARTMENT
Rob Leeper
Scenic Department Head
He/Him/His
Rob is a multifaceted theatre professional. His love of theatre began, ages ago, in high school and has remained consistent through hundreds of shows as a performer and as a stagehand. Rob has enjoyed such roles as Sky Mastrerson in Guys and Dolls, and Billy Flynn in Chicago. He has worked Broadway tours such as In the Heights, A Chorus Line, and Cats, as well as with scores of musical groups like WuTang Clan, Rob Zombie, the Chicks, and countless more. He is hoping that the next thirty years are as fulfilling as the last 30. The fun never ends! Special thanks go to Dane and Rubber City Theatre for providing Rob with the opportunity to build sets and make theatre happen.
Scenic Department Head
He/Him/His
Rob is a multifaceted theatre professional. His love of theatre began, ages ago, in high school and has remained consistent through hundreds of shows as a performer and as a stagehand. Rob has enjoyed such roles as Sky Mastrerson in Guys and Dolls, and Billy Flynn in Chicago. He has worked Broadway tours such as In the Heights, A Chorus Line, and Cats, as well as with scores of musical groups like WuTang Clan, Rob Zombie, the Chicks, and countless more. He is hoping that the next thirty years are as fulfilling as the last 30. The fun never ends! Special thanks go to Dane and Rubber City Theatre for providing Rob with the opportunity to build sets and make theatre happen.
Erykah Lofton
Scenic Charge
She/Her/Hers
Graduated from Kent State University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Arts in Theater and an Associates of science in 2020. Currently working on a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a Master in library and information science from Kent as well. This is my first year as a member of IATSE local #48. I have been doing theater stagecraft since high-school and have a background in fine art painting.
Scenic Charge
She/Her/Hers
Graduated from Kent State University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Arts in Theater and an Associates of science in 2020. Currently working on a Bachelors in electrical engineering and a Master in library and information science from Kent as well. This is my first year as a member of IATSE local #48. I have been doing theater stagecraft since high-school and have a background in fine art painting.
Logan Thompson
Properties Artisan
He/Him/His
Logan Thompson graduated from Ohio University with a BFA degree in Production Design and Technologies in May of 2022. Logan has been a props artisan as well as a props manager throughout his time at Ohio University where he got the chance to work along side Tantrum Theater on productions such as Men on Boats. He is just getting his start in the industry and is excited to work with Rubber City Theatre.
Properties Artisan
He/Him/His
Logan Thompson graduated from Ohio University with a BFA degree in Production Design and Technologies in May of 2022. Logan has been a props artisan as well as a props manager throughout his time at Ohio University where he got the chance to work along side Tantrum Theater on productions such as Men on Boats. He is just getting his start in the industry and is excited to work with Rubber City Theatre.
Resident Artists
Sarah Bailey
Youth theatre Director and Teacher
SHE/HER/HERS
Sarah Bailey is a professional voice instructor, director, acting teacher and choreographer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in voice performance from Ohio Northern University and her master’s degree in music performance and pedagogy from the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Sarah has been working in educational theatre for well over a decade.
Youth theatre Director and Teacher
SHE/HER/HERS
Sarah Bailey is a professional voice instructor, director, acting teacher and choreographer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in voice performance from Ohio Northern University and her master’s degree in music performance and pedagogy from the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Sarah has been working in educational theatre for well over a decade.
Julia Fisher
RESIDENT INTIMACY DIRECTOR
SHE/HER/HERS
Julia Fisher is an intimacy director, playwright, actor, and director, and her work has been seen in professional theatres throughout Northeast Ohio. She has trained with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, Theatrical Intimacy Education, Movement and Combat Education, Cleveland Play House, and the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America.
www.juliachristinefisher.com
RESIDENT INTIMACY DIRECTOR
SHE/HER/HERS
Julia Fisher is an intimacy director, playwright, actor, and director, and her work has been seen in professional theatres throughout Northeast Ohio. She has trained with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, Theatrical Intimacy Education, Movement and Combat Education, Cleveland Play House, and the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America.
www.juliachristinefisher.com
Board of DirectorsSarah Heid
Pam Horning (Treasurer) Sharon Jackson (President) Michele Fort Ken Klika Dane CT Leasure (Founder, Ex-Offico) Eric Mansfield Casey Robinson Erika Rylow (Vice-President) Glenda Smith Donald Snyder Natalie Zenczak (Secretary) As of 8/01/23. Interested in Serving on the Board? Please email Dane CT Leasure: dane@rubbercitytheatre.com. |
Artistic Committee2022 Committee Members Coming Soon.
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