Organizational Announcement!

Dear Lisa,

Running a theater is no easy task! Hundreds of volunteers work hard to bring the shows you know and love to our stage, but even with all those helping hands we would not be where we are today without the expertise and dedication of our staff.

We are thrilled to announce that we have two exciting new staff members to introduce to the community, but first we must take a minute to give a fond farewell to a staff member who has had a massive hand in the success of our re-opening efforts.

Sean Needles joined Pentacle in 2021 when our doors were still closed to the public. When things started to re-open, he was a central support in those efforts. Beginning with The Mousetrap, Sean led the charge in navigating the ever-changing landscape of a COVID-19 world. With regulations changing left and right, Sean continued to deliver exceptional customer service, remaining a friendly and cheerful guide in the midst of a trying and confusing time for patrons.

As sad as we are to see Sean go, we are so excited for him and wish him well in taking the next steps in his career - and you bet we are looking forward to seeing him again as a volunteer in the future! We hope you will join us in thanking Sean for his years of incredible work for our organization.

Welcome to our newest team members!

Welcome to

Kimberly Houser Taylor!

Kimberly is our new Box Office Manager and we are so excited for you to meet her! A well-accomplished musician, Kimberly holds a doctorate in music from the University of Arizona and has spent many years both as a freelance musician and as an instructor, most recently at Willamette University. If you saw The Fantasticks at Pentacle in 2022, you have enjoyed Kimberly's beautiful performance on the harp.

Kimberly believes that art, music and poetry should be shared daily and in abundance as part of what makes us all human. Her passion for the arts and excitement for hospitality will make her an amazing addition to the team!

Welcome to

Steven Trahan!

Steven Trahan is bringing more than 20 years of experience in entertainment management to Pentacle Theatre as the new Interim Operations Manager. He began his career as Box Office Manager at The Portland Opera / Broadway in Portland. He has also worked at The University of Texas Performing Arts Center and was a Regional Director for Nederlander, one of the nation's premier producers and presenters of live entertainment.

Steven embraces the value of community and quality service through ongoing relationships and shared experiences. He is thrilled to contribute his expertise and experience to the Pentacle Theatre.

During this time of transition, you can expect Emma Thurston, Board President and Steven Trahan, Operations Manager to work closely together in leading the organization. In general, communication from members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and others in the community can now be directed toward Steven Trahan at operationsmanager@pentacletheatre.org.

It is a thrilling time to be a part of Pentacle Theatre, and there are many ways to get involved!

• Buy Tickets! Rabbit Hole runs for just two more weekends, so get your tickets now.
• Audition! Open auditions for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time are this Saturday, May 6th.
• Donate! Make a one-time tax-deductible donation, sponsor a production, or sign up for our Sustaining Circle.
• Volunteer! From directing to makeup artistry, from history preservation to marketing, volunteers keep our theater thriving.

I want to thank you, the Pentacle community, for all of the love and support we have received during this time of transition. Between a very successful start to our season and the exciting new faces in our mix of staff and volunteers, I can really feel a growing, energetic optimism for our future.

With gratitude,

Emma Thurston | emma@pentacletheatre.org

Governing Board President

P.S. In addition to these exciting changes, our downtown office is now open Wednesday through Sunday 11am-5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.