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LoriGoe Nowak
Executive Director
LoriGoe holds a B.F.A. in Theatre (Acting) at Wayne State University and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. with a focus on nonprofit administration. She studied acting at the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia and longs to someday study Balinese mask work…in Bali. LoriGoe passionately believes that theatre has the ability to change lives and positively impact society.
Frannie Shepherd-Bates
Artistic Director
Frannie holds a B.F.A. in Theatre (Acting) at Wayne State University and is actively directing and acting in theatres in the area. She believes in art as a way of life, as a tool with which to heal society, and as the most satisfying work she has yet found. When she is not working on making the world a better place through theatre, Frannie enjoys the company of her amazing husband and two mischievous cats.
Lisa Maxine Melinn
Educational Director
Lisa has been blessed to work in theatre for over 18 years. She holds a degree in drama from the Professional Training School at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Lisa is the Program Director for Water Works Theatre Company’s KidsAct! Camp, an alumnus of The Second City/Detroit Touring and Mainstage companies, and has directed productions for Who Wants Cake? and Motor City Improv. Favorite roles include Tina in Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding, Helen in Night of the Living Dead: the Musical, and Dora in Equus