STAFF BACK Pictured, Back Row: Jesse Martinez (they/she), Tommy Goodin (he/she/they), Ashlee Radney (she/her) Pictured, Front Row: Aidan Workman (she/her), Mia Taylor (she/her), Solan Adair (she/her) Not Pictured: Kayla Kelly (she/her), Callan Marquart (he/him), Jon Wykoff (he/him)
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STAFF BACK Pronouns: she/they Maia Denzler (She/They) is a costume and textile artist based in the Portland Metro area. They began working with the Playhouse as a member of the Apprentice Company and recently returned to Portland after completing their MA studies in Costume Making at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in Liverpool, England.
STAFF BACK Pronouns: she/her Andrea Vernae is a multidisciplinary artist devoted to witnessing and cultivating freedom through the art of storytelling. A proud alumna of Florida A&M University, a Historically Black College and University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance before moving to Portland in 2015 as an Acting Apprentice with Portland
STAFF BACK pronouns: she/her/hers Wendy has dedicated her career to helping nonprofits thrive in the fields of education, the arts, health, and gardens. She began as a dance major at UCLA and later worked as a child therapist, using movement as a tool for learning and connection. Along the way, she discovered her gift for
STAFF BACK Marketing & Communications Director pronouns: she/her Cassie has spent her career working with arts nonprofits and education organizations as a creative producer, performer, teacher, and administrator… as well as several things in between. Formally trained in the MFA Acting program at Florida Atlantic University; the BA Theatre, History, and Music programs at Goshen
STAFF BACK Concessions Manager Aidan Workman is the Front of House Concessions Manager. Originally hailing from the Midwest, Aidan landed in Portland Oregon in 2016. Formerly a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance, Aidan found love in furniture upholstery. If she’s not slinging popcorn at the Playhouse, she’s restoring antiques. Hope you find something wonderful to nosh on
STAFF BACK Finance & HR Manager Ruth is an experienced Finance and HR Manager with a strong background in nonprofit organizations focused on youth and health. With a lifelong passion for theater, she is excited to join the Playhouse family and contribute her expertise to the organization’s mission. Originally from California, Ruth is delighted to
STAFF BACK Community Engagement Specialist Mia Lewis was born and raised in North and Northeast Portland, Oregon in the heart of the community. She has spent her personal career working for non-profits such as Self Enhancement Inc. Morrison Child and Family Services and Portland Public School District. After some soul searching Mia decided to combine
STAFF BACK Box Office Manager & Education Coordinator Voni Kengla was born and raised in Portland and she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut. Voni was an Acting Apprentice in the Season 13 Apprentice Company and continued to work on the Front of House team
STAFF BACK Born and raised in the UK, Ela is a recent, yet passionate, transplant to the Pacific Northwest. After uni, she spent more than a decade in the Marketing & Communications field, with a special focus on copy, brand, and strategic marketing. In her spare time Ela enjoys Photography, Pottery & will dabble in
