Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education, and outreach, reaching tens of thousands of residents annually, the majority of whom are children and youth.

A group of children in red shirts on a stage with a purple background. The children are at a theatre camp

OUR PURPOSE

To enrich the Lives of Children and Families through Theatre and Arts Education

OUR MISSION

To provide Theatre Arts Access Through Production, Education, and Outreach

OUR VISION

To be a Center of Excellence for Advancing Theatre and Arts Education 

OUR VALUES

  • We prioritize theatre arts access for all.

  • We believe in kindness, integrity, and professionalism.

  • We encourage innovation, open-mindedness, and excellence through teamwork and collaboration. 

  • We provide a safe environment to inspire creativity and foster self-expression.

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Our Team

  • Karen Mockensturm, CEO

  • Shana Acray, Business Manager

  • Keith Nance, Maintenance Coordinator

  • Emily Maples, Communications Director

  • Olivia Purdy, Development Coordinator

  • Elise Walker, Content Coordinator

  • Kedrick Scribner, Access & Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Matthew Brown, Communications Associate

  • Stephen Tyler Davis, Artistic Director

  • Ethan Mitchell, Technical Theater Production Coordinator

  • Helen Donahue, Production Care Coordinator

  • Kailey Burkhardt, Education Director

  • Matlin Niemann, Associate Education Director

  • Hallie Bradley, Resident Teaching Artist

Our Board of Directors

  • Randy Barbour, At Large

  • Amy Brooks, President

  • Vicky Cummings, At Large

  • Nikkia Dollar, At Large

  • Caleb Farmer, At-Large

  • Josh Feemster, At-Large

  • Fathia Hardy, Secretary

  • Tracy Marion, At Large

  • Jana Miller, Past President

  • Ericka Mitchem, At Large

  • Wafa Orman, At Large

  • Jillian Purdue, At-Large

  • Brandon Smith, Treasurer

  • Connie Spears, Vice President and Governance Chair

  • Dexter Strong, At Large

  • Megan Nivens-Tannett, At Large

  • Melissa Ward, At Large

  • Joanna White, Production Manager Council Chair

Production Management Council

Production Management Council

The Production Management Council (PMC) provides direction for the production of main stage shows.

VP of Production: Joanna Broad White

  • Charles Blaylock

  • Megan Carter

  • Stephen Tyler Davis

  • Nikkia Dollar

  • Cherie Evans

  • Natalie Fields

  • Donna Foreman

  • L. Enitza Gillespie

  • Amy Hester

  • Emily Jimmerson

  • Kim Jimmerson

  • Elena Ontiveros

  • April Schonrock

  • Marie Sexton

  • Scott Trites