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!
Heidi Clark
Co-chair
Chair of Costume Committee
Sewing Instructor
Kristy Gerber
Co-chair
Finance Committee Member
Youth Instructor
Michael King
Treasurer
Chair of Finance Committee
Ike McIntosh
Secretary
Chair of Education Committee
Troupe Instructor
Dungeons & Dragons Instructor
Programs Committee Member
Katie Hunerdosse
Board Member
Thrift Store Committee Member
Programs Committee Member
Heather Neufeldt
Board Member
Programs Committee Member
Staff
Kylie Larson
Theatre Education Manager
Education Committee Member
Troupe Instructor
Programs Committee Member
Carley Carranza
Costumer Designer
Costume Instructor
Angela Perry
Executive Director
Chair of Programs Committee
Finance Committee Member
Education Committee Member
Costume Shop Committee Member
Chair of Thrift Store Committee