Staff
Our staff are professionals working in their respective fields who keep up on industry standards while ensuring appropriate educational benchmarks are met. Ensuring students are getting hands-on, real-world experiences in theatrical productions, and receiving performance training just as they would in the professional world is something we strive for here at TCOE Theatre Company.  
Theatre Company Staff

Director:

Bethany Rader (she/her)

(559) 651-1482 ext. 3372

Click to read Bethany's bio

Vocal Coach:

Charlotte Garcia Da Rosa (she/her)

(559) 651-1482 ext. 3373

Click to read Charlotte's bio

Choreographer and Support:

McKenna Friend-Hoffman (she/her)

(559) 651-1482 ext. 3374

Click to read McKenna's bio

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OnStage and Planetarium Facilitator:

Abigail Cantu (she/her)

(559) 733-6433 ext. 1315

Click to read Abigail's bio

Additional Stage and Space Collaborative Staff
Craig

Planetarium and Science Center Media Specialist:

Craig Alameda (he/him)

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Planetarium and Science Center Coordinator:

Conan Palmer (all)

Costume Designer: Amanda Marshall (she/her) 

Set Designer: Mal Lockwood (he/him)

Theatre Company OnStage Staff
Bellie

Bellie Benavides (she/her)

Becca

Becca Coffey-Godfrey (she/her)

Jose

Jose Flores (he/him)

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Michael Newman (he/him)

Taylor

Taylor Reed (she/her)

Carlee

Carlee Stokes (she/her)

Tannis

Tannis Carson (she/her)

Abbi

Abbi Colvin (she/her)

Cade

Cade Gann (he/him)

Manjari

Manjari Perry (she/her)

Roman

Roman Robles (he/him)

Emilie

Emilie Walker (she/her)

Ella

Ella Clausen (she/her)

Phae

Phae Elfont (they/them)

Ava

Ava Hoskins (she/her)

Katie

Katie Peters (she/her)

Maddie

Maddie Stober (they/them)

Rilee

Rilee Wyatt (she/her)

Alyssa

Alyssa Coffey (she/her)

Rachel

Rachel Espinoza (she/her)

Antony

Antony Lotenero (he/him)

John

John Piper (he/him)

Bosie

Bosie, Service Dog

Student Production Assistants

Fall 2024 Student Production Assistants:

Social Media Ambassadors: Ella Cox and Walter Nichols
Vocal Section Leaders: Ginny Brown, Matt Cole, Declan Hilscher, and Erin McDonnell
Alice in Wonderland JR. Dance Captains: Ruthie Espinoza and Leo Paez
Willy Wonka KIDS Dance Captain: Abby Nelson
Costume Assistants: Lincoln Graves, Amelia Ledgerwood, and Isabella Miguel
Set/Shop Assistants: Joseph Da Rosa and Luna Paez
Alice in Wonderland JR. Prop Master: Joseph Da Rosa
Willy Wonka KIDS Prop Master: Dumisani Mason
Hair and Makeup Assistants: Lizzie Haley and Susie Ploegstra
Willy Wonka KIDS Rehearsal Assistants: Ginny Brown, Matt Cole, Ruthie Espinoza, Lincoln Graves, Declan Hilscher, Elyse Johnson, Ella Marshall, Dumisani Mason, Abby Nelson, and Walter Nichols

Summer 2024 Student Leadership Team:

Sela Bailey, Arianna Bedrosian, Bellie Benavides, Fischer Campbell, Matt Cole, Joseph Da Rosa, Rachel Espinoza, Alaina Flores, Kathy Gonzales, Cara Haley, Amelia Ledgerwood, Jacob Lucio, Dumisani Mason, Angelina Nichols, Katie Peters, Caitlin Plumlee, and Zion Sears. 

Volunteers
All of the amazing work we do for our performing arts youth would not be possible without the support of our incredible volunteers. Former students, parents, teachers and administrators, and dedicated community members make up our long list of friends. Thank you to anyone and everyone who has sewn costumes, built sets, sold tickets, etc. We could not do it without you!

If you are interested in working with TCOE Theatre Company, visit the Support the Theatre Company link.