About
Matchbox Children's Theatre
THE MISSION OF MATCHBOX CHILDREN'S THEATRE IS TO SPARK IMAGINATIONS BY PRESENTING PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CHILDREN'S THEATRE ON A CONSISTENT BASIS, WHILE DELIVERING THEATRE EDUCATION EXCELLENCE.
HOW WE CAME TO BE
The debut of Matchbox Children's Theatre and Puppet Theatre was in the autumn of 1975 under the wing of the Austin Park and Recreation Department. It was a collaboration of Bill Libby and Janet Anderson, both had theatre backgrounds and were employees of Park & Rec. Our first production was...
WHO WE ARE TODAY
Our purpose as Matchbox Children’s Theatre is to spark imaginations
by presenting professional quality children’s theatre on a consistent basis. Hearing our surroundings fill with children's laughter and adults connecting their experiences inspires us every day!
Our Team
We are always looking for new members and love to see new faces! There are countless ways to get involved, on or off stage, but no experience is required!
Call or email the MCT office to find out how you can be a part of our exciting team.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome!
Matchbox Children's Theatre is an independent,
501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by a board of directors.
Let's meet the team!
Jen Wiebrand
President
Chair of Finance Committee
Marketing Committee Member
Costume Committee Member
Micky Clark
Treasurer
Ike McIntosh
Board Member
Education Committee Member
Dungeons & Dragons Instructor
Katie Hunerdosse
Vice President
Chair of Marketing Committee
Grant Writing
Committee Member
Kim Zerke
Board Member
Chair of Education Committee
Piano and Voice Lesson Instructor
Camp Instructor
Kristy Gerber
Board Member
Youth Instructor
Heidi Clark
Secretary
Chair of Costume Committee
Sewing and Camp Instructor
Education Committee Member
Heather Neufeldt
Board Member
Marketing Committee Member
Michael King
Board Member
Staff
Kylie Larson
Education Assistant
Education Committee Member
Halloween Warmup
Committee Member
Carley Carranza
Full Time Costumer
Costume Instructor
Angela Perry
Executive Director