Daniel is delighted to join Theatre Aspen following 8 seasons as an administrator and producer for the Manhattan School of Music, most recently in the role of Managing Director of Theatrical Productions. He has spent the last three summers as the Program Administrator with the Aspen Opera Center at the Aspen Music Festival and School.
In addition to independent producing, he is an active volunteer and fundraiser for various cultural and philanthropic causes.
Daniel recently completed the New York Foundation for the Arts Emerging Leaders program and holds degrees from Indiana University (Bachelor of Arts), the Boston Conservatory (Master of Music) and New York University (Professional Certificate).
Peggy Burke has been affiliated with Theatre Aspen since 2008. A longtime local for nearly 20 years, Peggy thrives on the personal relationships she has created over the years, especially in the theatrical community.
Jenny Lyons moved to the Valley to work at Rocky Mountain Institute after earning a degree in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College. A one-year internship turned into more than six years at RMI, where she assisted the communications director and rose to the position of Media Relations Director.
Graham Northrup is in his tenth year leading the education and training arm of Theatre Aspen. Graham received his MFA in Directing from Baylor University and serves as the administrator, lead teacher and director for both youth and adult theatrical training for Theatre Aspen School. He has taught classes from elementary to graduate school.
Jeni has been the owner of two local businesses including Crystal River Ballet School at the Launchpad in Carbondale.
Meredith Reed joined Theatre Aspen as Marketing & Events Manager in early 2019.
Natalie believes in the power of art to illuminate our collective joy and pain, realize our shared humanity, and transform our thinking. She has spent her career collaborating with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Grammy-award winning musicians, artists and leaders across industries to leverage this power through storytelling and design. Prior to Theatre Aspen, Natalie served in a variety of roles at the Aspen Institute. She developed go-to-market strategies and subsidiary brands to expand the organizational reach and deepen its impact; launched and scaled the Aspen Challenge, a multi-million-dollar youth leadership initiative; and developed programs of Aspen Words across international boundaries. Inspired by the synthesis of mind, body, and spirit that defines the “Aspen Idea,” Natalie has lived in Aspen for nearly 14 years. She has a BA in Studio Art from Macalester College and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. She is an avid skier, dedicated yogi, and artist. She loves playing in the high country with her husband and two-year-old daughter.
