Our Team
Staff
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Rachel Smith, Production Manager
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Board of Directors
Amber Fantini, Chair
Sally Getty
Susan Huckestein
Loan Hutton
Laura Penrod Kronk
Leah McCord
Kristine McGinley
Kelly Morgano
Kim Murphy
Audra Redick
Jennifer Tepe
Nancy Traina
Kathy Woll
Dr. Gillette Elvgren
Tim Hartman
Robert Kaiser
William Roemer
Dr. Mark Stevenson
Cele Fichter-DeSando, Addiction Medicine Services, WPIC-UPMC
Actors
About Lydia
Where are you from?
St. Mary’s, PA
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania; B.A. in Theater
What is your favorite place to eat?
Meat & Potatoes. They have the best caesar salads.
What is your favorite past time?
Going to the movies; Hiking & Hammocking; Yoga; Learning new recipes.
Do you have siblings? Pets?
3 siblings – 1 older brother, 2 older sisters
1 pet – cat named Socks
What do you like to do with your friends
Riding bikes; seeing live theater; playing games; having meals together
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
I appreciate the way that Saltworks approaches educating and entertaining children: with a positive, constructive, and fun attitude. I wanted to be a part of reaching and helping others in this way.
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
Working with a great team to help kids see they are not alone and there are ways to talk about and work through difficult things.
About Devin
Where are you from?
Enola, Pennsylvania
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Theater
What is your favorite place to eat?
Wendy’s will always be my go to.
What is your favorite past time?
I love writing in my free time – specifically play writing, but I’m always down for an adventure.
Do you have siblings? Pets?
I have one younger sister and two yorkies.
What do you like to do with your friends?
Relax and watch movies
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
Theater always inspired me while I was growing up, so I hope to inspire kids with Saltworks’ plays that cover relevant and important topics.
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
I have very little children’s theater experience with no touring experience, so I hope Saltworks can give me a greater appreciation for performing for younger audiences while providing me more understanding of what it’s like being a touring actor.
About Kurt
Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, PA
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
IUP, BA in theater
What is your favorite place to eat?
Outback Steakhouse
What is your favorite past time?
Comedy & video games
Do you have siblings? Pets?
No siblings but I have 2 cats
What do you like to do with your friends?
Go on walks, play board games, cook
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
To help teach kids good lessons while doing something I love
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
I’d like to learn just as much as I help teach.
About Jared
Where are you from?
Plum, PA
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Slippery Rock University; BA in Theatre-Acting
What is your favorite place to eat?
Saga Steakhouse
What is your favorite past time?
Video games
Do you have siblings? Pets?
Older brother, older sister, 1 dog
What do you like to do with your friends?
Hang out and catch up on life
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
I love working with children.
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
To make a difference in one kid’s life
About Kalee
Where are you from?
Baldwin
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Niagara University; Theater Performance, minors Theater Design/Tech and English
What is your favorite place to eat?
Rowdy BBQ or Burgatory
What is your favorite past time?
Playing music either on my trumpet, guitar, or singing
Do you have siblings? Pets?
1 brother, 2 fuzzy white cats
What do you like to do with your friends?
Play board games and eat pizza
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
I believe theater is a great way to inspire, entertain, and educate, and Saltworks knows how to do that well!!
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
Making a difference in the community