Chris was raised in the Pacific Northwest (Olympia), where he discovered the theatre at an early age and became involved with the local community scene. At 17, he became the youngest board member of Capital Playhouse in Olympia, Washington, and helped that organization grow from a seasonal production schedule to year-round programming. During his educational and professional career, he has traveled throughout the West, working closely with many theatres as an actor, technician, director, musician, volunteer, or board member (sometimes all of them at the same time). In his previous professional experiences he served as; a District Manager for Hollywood Video (Utah, Arizona, California, and Washington), managing 18 retail locations; Company Manager for Capital Playhouse where he implemented and developed a Human Resources program, oversaw the reorganization of their accounting practices, developed a Community Outreach program, oversaw Profit & Loss management, and ensured patron retention. In his five years as the Director of Education at Tacoma Musical Playhouse he developed a year round curriculum. He currently sits on the boards of the Washington State Community Theatre Association as its Secretary (www.wscta.org), The Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, and is the immediate Past President for the American Association of Community Theatre (www.aact.org).
BLAKE R. YORK, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
DIANA GEORGE, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
LILY OELLERICH, PRODUCTION MANAGER
Lily is excited to be joining TLT as its new Production Manager. A Stage Manager and Stagehand from Tacoma, they have been enjoying theatrical work in the area for the past 10 years. They hold a BFA in Theatre Design and Tech from Pacific Lutheran University. Their past credits include A Doll’s House, Part 2 (SM), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (ASM) and The Thanksgiving Play (Production Manager).
NICK FITZGERALD, EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Nick brings over a decade of experience in the world of performing arts and education. With a passion for storytelling and nurturing creative expression, Nick has been a teaching artist with many established theaters in the South Sound while also maintaining his position as a substitute teacher in the Auburn School District. He has seamlessly transitioned between various roles within community theatres since graduating with a bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from Washington State University.
He has been a part of the South Sound theater community in many capacities. As an actor, he has been seen on the stage in such performances as Significant Other (TLT), Bent (Changing Scene), Proof (Dukesbay), A Chorus Line (TLT), and Newsies (TMP). As a director, he has guided such shows as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Addams Family: Young at Part and Freaky Friday the Musical for TLT, The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later with The Changing Scene, Scrooge the Musical for Auburn Community Players along with countless educational camp shows. His theatrical range has even brought him experience in Costuming, Choreography and Stage Management as well.
Nick is truly honored and humbled to be given this opportunity to join the great staff of Tacoma Little Theatre. He is most excited to continue growing the education of theatre for young people in Tacoma and the surrounding areas.
"Good Show!" "Play It With Love!"
Nick will be joining the TLT team beginning in mid-July as Stephanie Kroschel, current Education Director, begins her graduate studies.
