Danielle has joined Theatre Aspen after spending time as the Director of Production with Des Moines Metro Opera. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Technical Theatre from Purdue University and a Master of Fine Arts in Production Management from Boston University.
Prior to her time in Des Moines she was the Resident Production Stage Manager at The Rose Theater in Omaha, NE. and was also the Production Stage Manager for the National Tours of Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie, and Altar Boyz. Additionally, she spent time on the Sesame Street Live! Tour as a Company Manager. She is excited to be a part of the Theatre Aspen team and start a new life in Colorado along with her dog, Duncan, and fiancé, Craig.
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.
Craig comes to Theatre Aspen after having served four years as Director of Lighting and Sound at the Omaha Theater Company, otherwise known as the Rose Theater for Children and Families, in Omaha Nebraska. While at the Rose he was responsible for designing lighting and sound for all the mainstage productions while leading apprentices in their individual design efforts, and introduction to working in the world of theatre. Some of his favorite designs while at the Rose include: Matilda, Wonderland- Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, Van Gogh and Me (world premiere), Return to Niobara (world premiere), Newsies, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Elf: The Musical, Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid, and Prancer (world premier).
Britt joins Theatre Aspen as Director of Artistic Planning after having worked on several special projects including the inaugural Solo Flights festival and South Pacific In Concert. 
Natalie Travers 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.
Samantha Scott is a budding theatre professional whose belief in theatre’s power to inspire ignited as soon as she was introduced to the stage. A native of Aspen, Samantha spent her early childhood watching her mother, Sandra, perform at The Crystal Palace. When her family relocated to South Florida and later to Dubai, Samantha’s training continued as a classical vocalist and actress.
A native Texan, Elissa comes to Aspen after spending two years as the Education Assistant at Midland Community Theatre, working for the same theatre education program where she received training throughout her childhood and teenage years. In this role, she taught classes for PreK-12th graders, directed multiple productions per year, assistant directed, and stage managed.
Jeni has been the owner of two local businesses including Crystal River Ballet School at the Launchpad in Carbondale.
Cailin Doran is a native Coloradan who has recently found her way back home. After attending undergraduate at the University of Colorado at Boulder (BFA Musical Theatre, BA Theatre History) she spent time as professional actor in New York and Denver, then attended The Boston Conservatory for her MFA in Musical Theatre.
Kevin Bianchi is a multi-hyphenate theatre professional based in New York City. A firm believer in the importance of sharing stories, Kevin has made it his mission to connect great theatre with eager audiences.
