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, while delivering theatre education excellence. 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!
Matchbox Children's Theatre is an independent,
501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by a board of directors.
Let's meet the team!
Lydia Vilt
Co-chair
Exec Operations
Committee Chair
Human Resources
Kristy Gerber
Co-chair
Exec Operations
Committee Chair
Youth Instructor
Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair
Rachael Fleming
Secretary
Exec Operations Committee
Rebecca Couch
Costume Shop
Committee Chair
Brie Bednar
Finance Committee Member
Vacant Seat
Marketing/Fundraising Committee Chair
Kim Potter
Education Committee Chair
Drama Troupe Lead
Shawn Ferguson
Operations Member
Kim Schiesser
Second Act Committee Chair
Vacant Seat
Building & Grounds Member
Ryan Flanders
Education Committee Member
Drama Troupe Instructor
Patrianna Scales
Education Committee Member
Youth Instructor
Vacant Seat
Finance Committee Member
Vacant Seat
Legal Advisor Member
Staff
Angela Sedgwick Perry
Executive Director
Carley Carranza
Costume Designer
Costume Instructor
Jen Wiebrand
Second Act Thrift Shop Manager