Region 3 Leadership
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Chair
University of Illinois – Springfield
Professor of Theatre
Department of Art, Music, and Theatre
One University Plaza, MS VPA 62
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
217.206.8307
Miranda Hawk
Vice-Chair and Workshop Coordinator
Madison College
Chair of Theater, Speech and Film
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
608-246-6524
Herschel Kruger
Immediate Past Chair
Carthage College
Department Chair
Professor of Theatre
Department of Theatre
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140
262.551.6101 office
Michelle Bombe
Financial Director of KCACTF Region 3
Hope College
Professor of Theatre
Department of Theatre
141 E. 12th St.
Holland, MI 49423
616.395.7598 office
616.395.7180 fax
Kelli Crump
RED Chair
Assistant Professor
Oakland University
(248) 722-6225
Quincy Thomas
NPP Co-Vice Chair
Kalamazoo College
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
Department of Theatre Arts
A1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan
49006-3295
69.337.7126
Jane Purse-Weidenhoeft
Institute for Theatre journalism and Advocacy Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Professor of Theatre
Department Chair
920-424-4425
Heidi Winters-Vogel
Irene Ryans Co-Coordinator
BKT Associate Professor of Theater
301 W. Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
765-361-6223
Rachael Swartz
MTI Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Musical Theatre
Theatre Department
900 Wood Rd
Kenosha, WI 53144
Genesee Spridco
NPP Chair
Assistant Teaching Professor
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
608-347-3484
Kim Instenes
Co-Vice Chair Design, Technology & Management, Tech Olympics
Carthage College
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Department of Theatre
Straz Center 62B
262-551-6575
Ann Dasen
Co-Chair Design, Technology & Management
Central Michigan University
Associate Professor of Costume Design and Makeup
Department of Theatre and Dance
Moore 152
(989)774-3262
Jeff Sherwood
Co-Vice Chair Design, Technology & Management
Michigan Tech University
Assistant Professor of Visual and Performing Arts
Walker 102
906-487-2162
Peggy Mead-Finzio
Co-Chair Design, Technology & Management
Associate Professor of Theater
Saganaw Valley State University
Curtiss Hall 188
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-964-7371
Arthur Grothe
SDC Directing Program Coordinator and Wisconsin State Chair
University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair
Artistic Director of Theatre/Associate Professor
Department of Music & Theatre Arts
The Pablo Center at the Confluence/Pablo 248
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715.836.3178
Lynne Perkins Socey
Coordinator, National Playwriting Program Directors
Earlham College
Convener, Associate Professor of Theatre
Department of Theatre Arts
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095
Drew Vidal
Devised Theatre Coordinator
Ball State University
Associate Professor of Acting and Movement
Department of Theatre and Dance
Arts and Communications, Room AC 306
Muncie, IN 47306
765.285.8751
Dinesh Yadav
ASPIRE Coordinator; Design Storm
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director
Theatre and Dance
215-Studio Arts
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, 54311 WI, USA
920 -465-2441
Kent Cyr
Festival Technical Director
Michigan Technological University
Assistant Professor, Theatre Division
Visual and Performing Arts
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
906.487.2692
Tracy Manning
Indiana State Chair
Taylor University
Co-Chair, Professor of Music
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
Department of Theatre & Music Theatre
236 West Reade Ave.
Upland, IN 46989-1001
765.998.5248
Gion DeFancesco
Ohio State Chair
Miami University
Associate Chair
Associate Professor of Theatre
Department of Theatre
247C Center for Performing Arts
Oxford, OH 45056
513.529.8318
Nicole Broughton-Adams
Michigan State Chair; Workshop Co-Coordinator
Universiy of Michigan
517 French Hall
303 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48502-1950
517-414-4710
Hadley Kamminga Peck
Illinois State Chair; Next Steps Coordinator
Western Illinoiw University
Assistant Professor
Theatre History & Directing
Office: 100B Browne
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA
612-751-1075
Alan Kopischke
Next Steps Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Lecturer
RTH 391
2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 465-2673
Diane Brewer
Dramaturgy Coordinator
University of Evansville
John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of Theatre Arts
Dramaturg/Director
Department of Theatre
Evansville, IN 47722
812-488-2369
Amy Budd
Irene Ryans Co-Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Theatre
301 W. Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
574-535-7393
Ansley Valentine
Co-Coordinator NPP Directors
Associate Professor, Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance
Acting and Directing
Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
107 S. Indiana Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
330-347-1519
Doug Rankin
Webmaster
Professor Emeritus of Theatre
Monmouth College
608 E Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-255-3162
Liv Lutz
Student Council President
Liv Lutz (she/they) is a second-year student at Bowling Green State University and is the president of our student council. They are obtaining specializations in musical theatre, acting, and directing as well as a dance minor. As president, Liv hopes to bring inclusivity and acceptance to all people at KCACTF by creating a safe and productive learning space for all artists.
Kena McCance
Student Council Vice President
Kena McCance (she/her) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Major at Western Illinois University who dreams of making theatre accessible to all artists. She sees theatre as an avenue for all forms of expression and hopes to create a space where every voice is both heard and respected.
Ash Ritter
Student Council Secretary
Ash Ritter (He/They) is a sophomore at Oakland University. He hopes to create an accessible and fun environment for artists to create and share their work. He is getting a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology.