Elizabeth Allum
Executive Director
(She/her)
Elizabeth graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, the prestigious institution founded by Sir Paul McCartney. With over 15 years experience working internationally in performing arts and arts education as a performer, director, teaching artist and project manager, Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience to BPA. She believes that theatre arts can be a powerful tool to enrich lives and connect communities, and is committed to building a brave and inclusive space for creative exploration.
Chelsea Allen
Front of House Manager
(she/her)
Embracing the art of hospitality with over 20 years in event management, Chelsea is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for everyone she encounters. Fueled by her love for the performing arts and building lasting connections with our audience, she finds inspiration in this exciting role. Thrilled to contribute to BPA, Chelsea strives to bring a sense of warmth and a welcoming touch to every theater visit. Feel free to drop by and say 'hello' if you haven't had the chance to meet her yet!
Kathy Connelly
General Manager of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra
(She/her)
Kathy moved to Bainbridge Island and joined BSO as a way to meet people. She has played viola in the symphony since 1983 and has made her very best, life long friends through playing music. She is currently the General Manager of BSO and is looking forward to playing chamber music in the new Studio space. When she’s not playing music, she’s knitting.
Deirdre Hadlock
Production Manager
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Before joining the BPA team and the Bainbridge community Deirdre grew up in Seattle and participated in the thriving theatre scene there, graduating from Cornish College of the Arts’ Performance Production program. As well as stage managing for a variety of theaters, venues and traveling troupes, she has designed sets, props, projections and costumes. Now entering her nineteenth season with BPA, she feels so fortunate to be working with such an amazing team of professionals in a community that values and supports the arts.
Matt Hadlock
Sound Engineer
Matt Longmire
Communication and Development Coordinator
(He/him)
Matt Longmire is thrilled to be a part of the BPA family after many years of friendship since moving to Bainbridge Island in 2010. With a background in film, marketing, management, and even acting (Graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York class of 2004), he hopes to bring his experience into this new role. on stage someday.
Siobhan Maguire
Finance Manager
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Born and raised in Dublin, Siobhan attended Trinity College studying Theatre and Production Management. She has been a professional Theatre Practitioner for over twenty years, and has a wealth of experience as a producer and venue manager. Siobhan is delighted to have found a home at BPA where art flourishes and community thrives.
Christen Muir
Operations Director
(She/her)
Christen brings over 20 years of experience in Office Management, Executive Administration and Customer Experience to her role at BPA. She is a professional actor and voice over artist, a former teaching artist at BPA Theatre School, and has performed, co-produced and co-created theatre around the US. Her lifelong dedication to the performing arts brings a passion and understanding to the Operations Director role and a deep connection to the mission of BPA.
Kathleen Thorne
Community Outreach Coordinator
(She/Her)
Kathleen began hanging around BPA in the early 1990’s when her two sons were hit with the theatre bug. Eventually, BPA offered her a couple of roles that no one else seemed to want - grant writing, donation records, archives, and poster distribution – plus assisting with audience outreach events, which she has combined into “Community Outreach Coordinator.” A 2009 Island Treasure in the Humanities, she also coordinates Library U programs for the Bainbridge Public Library and volunteers at West Sound Wildlife Shelter. You will never see her on the BPA stage!
David Tier
Assistant Technical Director
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David comes to BPA after having lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. Since receiving his BA in Technical Theatre from San Francisco State University he worked in a variety of capacities for companies throughout the region. Most recently he served as Operations Manager for Holzmueller Productions, the west coast’s oldest theatrical services organization.
Amanda Yeoman Brooke
Theatre School Coordinator
(She/her)
After graduating with a B.A. in Acting from UW in 2011, Amanda continued to act in various films and theatre. Over the last decade, she also has been committed to ongoing training in the arts, and discovered her passion for directing. She started teaching in 2015 with a deep love to bring forth diverse and authentic creativity in students. She joined BPA as a teacher in 2018, and is overjoyed to continue now as the Theatre School Coordinator.
Dominique Cantwell
Executive Director Emeritus
(She/her)
Dominique Cantwell has led the BPA team since 2010. Prior to her tenure here, she worked on political campaigns, in non-profit administration, and enjoyed performing onstage for nearly twenty years. A graduate of Scripps College with a degree in Politics and International Relations, Dominique is also a Teaching Fellow for Harvard Kennedy School’s Leadership, Storytelling, and Action: Public Narrative course.
She is a Harvard certified Non-Profit Executive with certificates in Board Governance, Strategic Frameworks for Non-Profits, and Public Narrative, and earned a certificate from Harvard Law School in Mediation and Conflict Resolution in 2021. She volunteers for several island organizations, facilitates pro-bono strategic planning retreats for other non-profits, is a member of the Scripps College Board of trustees, and was named an “Island Treasure” in 2020.
She is passionate about building a closer, better community through the experiences shared at BPA and encourages you to reach out any time - this is your community and your theater!