Board of Directors


Mike Neelon - President

Mike Neelon gave up the bright city lights a decade ago to live in the natural beauty of the Palouse. He has previously performed with Pullman Civic Theatre in Charlotte’s Web as John Arable, however, for the past five years or so he has spent his time behind the scenes making and building props or helping out where needed.
His other theatrical involvement included working Special Effects in Hollywood, and as a Lighting and Stage Technician in Los Angeles.

 

Kami Cornwall - Vice President

A resident of Pullman for more than 10 years, Kami first joined the PCT as Lucy in a radio production of Dracula. She has always enjoyed acting through High School and recently joined the Board of Directors as their Web-Mistress. Kami looks forward to remaining involved in various capacities with the PCT for years to come.

 

Jill Freuden - Secretary

Jill Freuden grew up around the theatre – her father is a founding member of the Anacortes Community Theatre – and Jill acted in or stage managed several productions during high school and college mostly at ACT, but also at Burlington-Edison HS, Anacortes HS, and WSU where she earned her degree in Music -Vocal Performance. Her favorite role was Bet in “Oliver!” at ACT. For years job responsibilities with McDonald’s kept Jill from participating in theatre and she focused her creative energies on singing with the Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale and learning desktop publishing. The sale of the south Grand McDonald’s allowed Jill to audition for “The King & I” and she performed the role of Lady Thiang in her debut with PCT. She has since played Widow Corney in “Oliver!” and a gumdrop in “Beauty & the Beast” and waits patiently for the return of musical theatre to PCT. Jill shares her Pullman home with her husband Shaun, daughters Chloe & Sophia, and four rescued & pampered felines who she feels have much more interesting stories to tell than hers.

 

 

Sherri Densemore - Public Relations

Sherri first got her feet wet with theater as an on-stage foley artist in the 2008 PCT production of War of the Worlds.  Since then, she has opted to stay off the stage, and instead help with front of house, publicity and public relations.  As a Board Member since August, 2009, Sherri continues to find innovative and fun ways to promote PCT.

 

Gary Thoren - Member at large

Gary Thoren has been a board member of PCT for almost 3 years now but his theatre experience goes back farther than that. His call started in his Sophomore year of high school when as a shy child he was forced to take a speech and drama class because the driver's ed class filled up. Since then there has been no looking back. After attending college at EWU he decided it was time to become a professional actor. This led to a stellar career in food service, in which, he still practices today. Gary is now a manager of Northside Dining at WSU. His other interests, besides PCT, are raising his daughter Lily with his partner Dean and trying every new diet fad that comes out. Gary is proud of all the things that have been accomplished at PCT over the past several years. From helping get PCT into the black to bringing in a new air conditioning system. He can't wait to see what happens next. The future of PCT is very bright.

 

Ann Parks - Treasurer

Ann is awesome.


Janice Clark - Volunteer Coordinator

Janice amazes everyone with her ability to stage manage any play with ease and accuracy.

Alisha Dearmin - Member at Large

Alisha was introduced to PCT when her son took part in the Dec. 2006 production of the Homecoming.  He fell in love and has been active with PCT ever since, bringing her along for the ride.  Since that time, she has participated in helping out with the House during many of the productions.  In the summer of 2009, with much encouragement from her son and others met while on site at PCT, she joined the cast of Charlotte's Web.  She has recently joined the Board to help with the House and Volunteer's in a more active way, as this is a more suited to her strengths and a bit more comfortable place to be than on stage.  She is looking forward to the priveledge of continuing to be involved in PCT's contribution to the community.


 

Brandon Dudley - Member at Large

Brandon first acted with the PCT in "To Kill A Mockingbird" and has been PCT's go-to guy for stage hair, wigs, and make-up ever since. With his knowledge and genius at work, Brandon helps PCT's actors look amazing.