Our Team
Staff
Norma Alrutz, President, Executive Director
412.621.6150 ex. 201
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Kay Burkot, Bookkeeper
412.621.6150 ex. 203
Davida van Mook, Graphic Design and Database Administrator
Rachel Smith, Production Manager
412.621.6150 ex.205
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Board of Directors
Amber Fantini, Chair
Kay Burkot
Sally Getty
Susan Huckestein
Loan Hutton
Laura Penrod Kronk
Leah McCord
Kelly Morgano
Kim Murphy
Audra Redick
Jennifer Tepe
Kathy Woll
Nancy Traina, Emeritus
Board of Advisors
Dr. Gillette Elvgren
Tim Hartman
Robert Kaiser
William Roemer
Dr. Mark Stevenson
Nancy Traina
Cele Fichter-DeSando, Addiction Medicine Services, WPIC-UPMC
Actors
About Jared
Where are you from?
Plum, PA
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Slippery Rock, 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 Devin
Where are you from?
Originally from Harrisburg, now living in Pittsburgh
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Theater
What is your favorite place to eat?
I love Pie for Breakfast!
What is your favorite past time?
My favorite pasttime is watching movies or listening to music.
Do you have siblings? Pets?
I have one younger sister and two yorkies.
What do you like to do with your friends?
I love exploring like going on hikes or visiting museums.
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
I want to work for Saltworks because I appreciate the ability to educate students about social issues through theater.
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
I expect Saltworks to help me continue to grow as a performer and as a person.
About Elise
Where are you from?
Allison Park, PA (north of Pittsburgh)
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
Baldwin Wallace University; B.A. in Theatre
What is your favorite place to eat?
Don’t make me choose! I love all kinds of food and all sorts of different restaurants!
What is your favorite past time?
Reading; I love learning from nonfiction and exploring new worlds in fiction
Do you have siblings? Pets?
One younger sister; two cats and a dog
What do you like to do with your friends?
A group of my friends are teaching me to like video games (Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., etc.). I like to think I’m getting fairly good at them!
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
Acting is my passion, and I love working with kids – a job where I get to do both is the dream!
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
I want to grow as an actor and as a person, and I want to make a difference in the lives of these kids.
About Brandon
Where are you from?
Rochester, NY
What college did you graduate from? Degree?
University of Pittsburgh: B.S. Computer Science
What is your favorite place to eat?
Pamela’s Diner
What is your favorite past time?
Cooking: new recipes & old
Do you have siblings? Pets?
2 younger brothers: Connor & Dylan
2 dogs: Boobro & Dino
What do you like to do with your friends?
Exploring the city
Why did you want to work for Saltworks?
To inspire others with a company that has a strong & defined mission/goal
What is your greatest expectation of your time with Saltworks?
I hope to make lasting relationships with the cast, company, and students we perform for.
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