Region 3 Leadership
![Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Missy-Thibodeaux_Thompson-Square.jpg)
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
![TBA](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
TBA
RED Chair
![Miranda Hawk](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Miranda-Hawk-Wisconsin-State-Chair-Festival-Host.jpg)
Miranda Hawk
Vice-Chair
Madison College
Chair of Theater, Speech and Film
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
608-246-6524
![TBA](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
TBA
RED Vice-Chair
![Herschel Kruger](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Herschel-Kruger_-1.jpg)
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](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bombehs.jpg)
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
![Genesee Spridco](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Gen-Spridco-Devised-Theatre-Co-Coordinator.jpg)
Genesee Spridco
NPP Chair
Assistant Teaching Professor
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
608-347-3484
![Quincy Thomas](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/thomas.jpg)
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
![TBA](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
TBA
NPP Co-Vice Chair
![Ansley Valentine](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/valentine.jpg)
Ansley Valentine
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
![Ann Dasen](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
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
![Peggy Mead-Finzio](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mead-finizio1-1.jpg)
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
![Kim Instenes](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kim-Instenes.webp)
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
![Jeff Sherwood](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jeff-Sherwood-2.jpg)
Jeff Sherwood
Co-Vice Chair Design, Technology, & Management
Michigan Technological University
Assistant Professor of Sound Design
Visual and Performing Arts
1400 Townsend Dr
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-2162
![TBA](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
TBA
MTI Coordinator
![Heidi Winters-Vogel](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/winters-vogel.jpg)
Heidi Winters-Vogel
Irene Ryans Coordinator
BKT Associate Professor of Theater
301 W. Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
765-361-6223
![Amy Budd](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/budd-1.jpg)
Amy Budd
Irene Ryans Assistant Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Theatre
301 W. Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
574-535-7393
![Jerome Yorke](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/yorke.jpg)
Jerome Yorke
Devised Theatre Coordinator
Jerome Yorke (he/they)
Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre
University of Dayton
jyorke1@udayton.edu
![Diane Brewer](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/brewer.jpg)
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
![Emma Schneider](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/schneider_emma_headshot.png)
Emma Schneider
Institute for Theatre journalism and Advocacy Coordinator
![Terry Dana Jachimiak II](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC007471.jpg)
Terry Dana Jachimiak II
Webmaster
Assistant Professor of Theatre in Light Design
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townshend Dr
Houghton, MI 49931
434-229-8040
![TBA](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Coming-Soon-e1560880829922.jpg)
TBA
ASPIRE Coordinator
![Alan Kopischke](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/kopischke-e1696008418100.jpg)
Alan Kopischke
Next Steps Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Lecturer
RTH 391
2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 465-2673
![Kent Cyr](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kent-Cyr-2.jpg)
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
![Nicole Broughton-Adams](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/broughton-adams.jpg)
Nicole Broughton-Adams
Michigan State Chair; Workshop Coordinator
Universiy of Michigan
517 French Hall
303 E. Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48502-1950
517-414-4710
![Tracy Manning](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Tracy-Manning.jpg)
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
![Hadley Kamminga Peck](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/peck1.jpg)
Hadley Kamminga Peck
Illinois State Chair
Western Illinoiw University
Assistant Professor
Theatre History & Directing
Office: 100B Browne
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA
612-751-1075
![Arthur Grothe](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Arthur-Grothe-SDC-Coordinator.jpg)
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
![Michelle Hayford](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/michelle_hayford_headshot_photo.jpg)
Michelle Hayford
Ohio State Chair
Associate Professor of Theatre
University of Dayton
937.229.3905
![Liv Lutz](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/lutz.jpeg)
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](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mccance.jpeg)
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](https://www.kcactf3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ritter.jpeg)
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.