Our Staff

John DiAntonio

Producing Artistic Director (he, him, his) John DiAntonio was appointed Producing Artistic Director of Creede Repertory Theatre in 2019, guiding the organization through the pandemic when the 2020 season was canceled and producing CRT’s firstever outdoor season in 2021. DiAntonio has a passion for developing new work and was fundamental in the creation and development of the Headwaters New Play Festival at CRT. His play, Harry the Great, was the first play workshopped and produced through the festival. John has acted in nearly forty shows at CRT and before coming to Creede he worked for twelve years as an actor, director, and playwright in New York, Los Angeles, and Denver. DiAntonio has had ten original plays produced, including five that have toured around the Southwest. He grew up in Pittsburgh, earning his BA from Case Western University and his MFA from the National Theatre Conservatory. He and his wife, Caitlin, have two sons, Leo and Sebastian, and make their year-round home in Creede. john@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 6)

Morgan M. Manfredi

Managing Director (she, her, hers) Morgan was overjoyed to return to the CRT staff in January 2020. She previously served as the Production Manager of American Family Theatre, Company Manager and Associate General Manager of Bucks County Playhouse, and Associate General Manager at the Tony Award winning McCarter Theatre Center. She was a participant in Cohort 2 of TCG’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institute, representing McCarter. Morgan is on the boards of the Creede Chamber of Commerce, Creede’s Colorado Preschool Program, and serves on the Silver Thread Byway Committee. Originally from Fresno, CA (where the raisins come from), Morgan holds a BA in Theatre from CSU Sacramento and owes her career to the amazing visual and performing arts programs of Clovis Unified School District. Morgan met her husband at CRT in 2011; the pair have a three-year-old son and a menagerie of furry critters. morgan@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 7)

Lori Heinrich

Development Director (she, her, hers) Originally from Texas, Lori grew up visiting Creede each summer. Married to a now-retired military spouse, Lori had the opportunity to live from coast to coast and work in corporate, non-profit and public-school settings and has experience in grant writing and management, accounting, public and donor relations and event planning. She and her family were thrilled to make their final move in 2018 and establish roots in Creede. Lori has a deep love for Creede Repertory Theatre and has enjoyed watching her children build new skills and confidence because of their involvement in CRT’s education programs. In her spare time, Lori enjoys hiking, making music, knitting and spending time with her friends, family and pets. lori@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 1)

Brittni Shambaugh Addison

Education Director (she, her, hers) Originally from Sneads Ferry, NC (home of the Shrimp Festival!), Brittni received her BA in Theatre from Wake Forest University and her MFA in Directing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Brittni has had the pleasure of teaching, directing, and performing across the country, but is beyond grateful to call Creede home. As an educator, she believes strongly in the power of Arts Integration and is focused on exploring the “who, why, and how” rather than the “what.” She previously worked as the Education Associate at Cleveland Play House and the Artistic Associate at the Honolulu Theatre for Youth. Notable performing and directing credits include Players Theatre NYC, Great Lakes Theatre, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland Public Theatre, Ensemble Theatre CLE, and Beck Center for the Arts. So much love to her rock- Lavour, her joy- Aria, and her naughty puppies- Luna and Dudley. brittni@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 2)

Bethany J. Andre

Marketing Director (she, her, hers) Originally from Wilmington, Delaware (home to a screen-door factory!), Bethany grew up moving all over the country. She received her BA from Purdue University with majors in English Literature and Composition and minors in Psychology and Women’s Studies. Working in both corporate and nonprofit organizations, Bethany began her career in marketing at Butler University and added global marketing experience during her time at Allison Transmission. She has experience generating print and digital content and managing publicity, advertising, merchandising, and customer service. She was just passing through Creede nearly 5 years ago and loved it so much she decided to

stay! Bethany loves theatre and is so excited to get back to gathering together to enjoy these shared experiences at Creede Repertory Theatre. bethany@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 4)

Jake Harbour

Director of Production & Facilities (he, him, his) Jake Harbour is a Sound & Scenic Designer, Music Composer, and Technical Director. He has worked for many prominent theatres in the Denver and Atlanta area and has been nominated for 4 Henry awards and one Suzi Bass award. Jake has 12 years of university experience teaching classes ranging from Sound & Light Design, Scenic Design, Technical Direction, as well as carpentry and welding. He holds his MFA in Technical Direction from the University of Northern Illinois. jake@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 8)

Kate Berry

Associate Artistic Director (she, her, hers) Kate first found CRT as a member of the acting company in 2005 and is now in her fifth year as a fulltime staff member. She manages Audience Enrichment programming and the Headwaters New Play Festival. She is inspired by new play development and has appeared in several new play festivals around the country including CRT’s Headwaters Festival, Local Lab in Boulder, and Ashland New Plays Festival in Oregon. Colorado Credits: Arvada Center (The Lion in Winter, The Importance of Being Earnest, Blithe Spirit), Theatreworks (Wild Honey, The Seagull, Psycho Beach Party), Colorado Springs Fine Arts Theatre (Other Desert Cities), Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Twelfth Night), Lake Dillon Theatre Company (Dancing Lessons), and Curious Theatre Company (Charles Ives Take Me Home). Favorite CRT roles include Elsa in The Road to Mecca, Eliza in The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, and Sherlock Holmes in Miss Holmes. Member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. kate@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 5)

Jenni Harbour

Education Associate (she, her, hers) Jenni is grateful and humbled to be part of Team Education at CRT! She is a teaching artist, actor, and director who earned her M.F.A. at Northern Illinois University (which included a summer intensive at the Moscow Art Theatre). She has taught Theatre for the University of West Georgia, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Hardin-Simmons University, Young Audiences of Abilene, and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. She is passionate about creating access to arts education for all learners and introducing new students to Shakespeare. Huge gratitude to her husband, Jake. Adventure is out there! jenni@creederep.com / (719) 658-2540 (Opt 2, Ext 3)

PART TIME & SEASONAL STAFF

Megan McHugh

Company Manager (she, her, hers) Megan is the Company Manager at Creede Rep this season and is so excited to be spending her first summer with the company! After attending shows in Creede for years, it’s a dream come true! She grew up in north Texas and attended the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, receiving her BA in Theatre Arts. After graduation, she interned in Company Management at Williamstown Theatre Festival, and was back in Texas through the pandemic. Megan is so very glad to be back in the theatre world and wants to thank her parents for being her biggest supporters.

Sean Thompson

Marketing & Development Associate (he, him, his) Sean is thrilled to be working with CRT in this new capacity, behind a desk! You may remember him from the acting companies of 2014 and 2015 (Guys and Dolls, Annie Get Your Gun, The Last Romance) and from his one-man concerts over the years. Over on the East Coast, where he spends most of his time, Sean is thrilled that the theatre industry is back up and booming. His performing credits include shows on Broadway (Sunset Blvd. opposite Glenn Close), off-Broadway (the world-premiere Penelope at the York Theatre), and on tour across America (‘Raoul’ in the original US cast of Love Never Dies). Sean is so happy to continue his relationship with CRT in this new way and is so pleased to welcome you all back for an adventurous season!