Who's Who at Red Curtain Theatre
Kristen Sherman
Executive Director
Kristen is originally from McLean, Virginia, and currently lives in Conway, Arkansas. She is a graduate of KD Studio Actors Conservatory in Dallas, Texas. While her favorite role is that of Mom to her four incredible kids, some onstage favorites include Annie (Miss Hannagin), California Suite (Gert), Oliver! (Widow Corney) and Into the Woods (Baker's Wife). She has also worked behind the scenes on multiple productions, including Guys and Dolls, Les Miserables, Godspell and The Music Man. Directing credits include 9 to 5: the Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Hello, Dolly!, and numerous Broadway Junior shows. She is currently directing Fame Jr. and will be pulling double duty this summer co-directing Red Curtain Theatre's multi-cast production of Willy Wonka Kids and directing Shrek the Musical. Kristen has also appeared on film and television, as well as worked behind the scenes in video production for a number of years, but the theatre remains her first love.
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Executive Director
Kristen is originally from McLean, Virginia, and currently lives in Conway, Arkansas. She is a graduate of KD Studio Actors Conservatory in Dallas, Texas. While her favorite role is that of Mom to her four incredible kids, some onstage favorites include Annie (Miss Hannagin), California Suite (Gert), Oliver! (Widow Corney) and Into the Woods (Baker's Wife). She has also worked behind the scenes on multiple productions, including Guys and Dolls, Les Miserables, Godspell and The Music Man. Directing credits include 9 to 5: the Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Hello, Dolly!, and numerous Broadway Junior shows. She is currently directing Fame Jr. and will be pulling double duty this summer co-directing Red Curtain Theatre's multi-cast production of Willy Wonka Kids and directing Shrek the Musical. Kristen has also appeared on film and television, as well as worked behind the scenes in video production for a number of years, but the theatre remains her first love.
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Amber Welch
Managing Director
Amber is originally from White Lake, Michigan, and currently lives in Conway, Arkansas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of Central Arkansas and also completed two years of Opera Performance at Michigan State University. Amber has eight years of dance training, ten years of vocal training and has been gracing community theatre stages in Conway for the past several years. As an actor, Amber has appeared in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Oklahoma!, The Importance of Being Ernest, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Seussical! The Musical! She has also worked as stage manager for productions of 9 to 5: The Musical and The Wizard of Oz Young Performers' Edition and was assistant director for a production of Annie, Jr. and Red Curtain Theatre's inaugural production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Amber made her directorial debut in RCT's 2015 production of Seussical Jr. She was back on stage in 2014 as Cinderella in Conway Dinner Theater's production of Into the Woods. Amber also worked at Walt Disney World as a performer, has competed in a number of vocal competitions and has sung in a variety of vocal ensembles.
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Managing Director
Amber is originally from White Lake, Michigan, and currently lives in Conway, Arkansas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of Central Arkansas and also completed two years of Opera Performance at Michigan State University. Amber has eight years of dance training, ten years of vocal training and has been gracing community theatre stages in Conway for the past several years. As an actor, Amber has appeared in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Oklahoma!, The Importance of Being Ernest, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Seussical! The Musical! She has also worked as stage manager for productions of 9 to 5: The Musical and The Wizard of Oz Young Performers' Edition and was assistant director for a production of Annie, Jr. and Red Curtain Theatre's inaugural production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Amber made her directorial debut in RCT's 2015 production of Seussical Jr. She was back on stage in 2014 as Cinderella in Conway Dinner Theater's production of Into the Woods. Amber also worked at Walt Disney World as a performer, has competed in a number of vocal competitions and has sung in a variety of vocal ensembles.
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Johnny Passmore
Director of Development and Education
Johnny is a drama teacher at Conway Junior High School and has spent the past several years on stage and screen all around central Arkansas. He recently finished his master's degree in gifted education at UALR, where many of his studies have revolved around early talent development in theatre, teaching gifted students theatre, and creativity. Johnny's recent credits include The Music Man (Harold Hill), The Addams Family (Gomez Addams), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Barefoot in the Park (Paul Bratter). Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius Hackl), and Miracle on 34th Street (Fred Gaily). This summer he takes the stage again in Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre's production of My Fair Lady and Red Curtain Theatre's production of Shrek the Musical. Johnny made his directorial debut last summer with Red Curtain Theatre's multi cast productions of The Lion King Kids. and will co-direct Willy Wonka Kids this summer.
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Director of Development and Education
Johnny is a drama teacher at Conway Junior High School and has spent the past several years on stage and screen all around central Arkansas. He recently finished his master's degree in gifted education at UALR, where many of his studies have revolved around early talent development in theatre, teaching gifted students theatre, and creativity. Johnny's recent credits include The Music Man (Harold Hill), The Addams Family (Gomez Addams), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Barefoot in the Park (Paul Bratter). Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius Hackl), and Miracle on 34th Street (Fred Gaily). This summer he takes the stage again in Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre's production of My Fair Lady and Red Curtain Theatre's production of Shrek the Musical. Johnny made his directorial debut last summer with Red Curtain Theatre's multi cast productions of The Lion King Kids. and will co-direct Willy Wonka Kids this summer.
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Olivia Stephens
Director of Dance
Olivia heads up Broadway Dance Academy at Red Curtain Theatre. Through her love and passion for teaching, Olivia has worked creatively in the dance world for thirteen years. Having lived her entire life in Conway, she is thrilled to get to continually pour back into the community she loves. She began her dance training at the age of three, studying mainly ballet and tap, but her training quickly expanded to jazz, pointe, contemporary, musical theatre, and hip hop. She has attended numerous master classes and workshops with accomplished instructors and guest artists, refining her skills as a dance instructor.
Olivia has been the lead choreographer for numerous musical productions in the central Arkansas area including Conway High School's productions of Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Footloose, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Mary Poppins, and Good News; Red Curtain Theatre's productions of The Music Man, The Addams Family, Love and Broadway, Hello, Dolly!, Miracle on 34th Street, and multiple junior and kids' productions; and The Studio Theatre's productions of Spring Awakening, Fun Home, and Meet Me in St. Louis.
Olivia is a magna cum laude graduate from Central Baptist College, with a degree in Organizational Management. She and her husband, Drew, reside in Conway. Olivia's love of teaching is undeniable and she strives to inspire all of her students with a passion for dancing.
To contact Olivia, click here.
Director of Dance
Olivia heads up Broadway Dance Academy at Red Curtain Theatre. Through her love and passion for teaching, Olivia has worked creatively in the dance world for thirteen years. Having lived her entire life in Conway, she is thrilled to get to continually pour back into the community she loves. She began her dance training at the age of three, studying mainly ballet and tap, but her training quickly expanded to jazz, pointe, contemporary, musical theatre, and hip hop. She has attended numerous master classes and workshops with accomplished instructors and guest artists, refining her skills as a dance instructor.
Olivia has been the lead choreographer for numerous musical productions in the central Arkansas area including Conway High School's productions of Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Footloose, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Mary Poppins, and Good News; Red Curtain Theatre's productions of The Music Man, The Addams Family, Love and Broadway, Hello, Dolly!, Miracle on 34th Street, and multiple junior and kids' productions; and The Studio Theatre's productions of Spring Awakening, Fun Home, and Meet Me in St. Louis.
Olivia is a magna cum laude graduate from Central Baptist College, with a degree in Organizational Management. She and her husband, Drew, reside in Conway. Olivia's love of teaching is undeniable and she strives to inspire all of her students with a passion for dancing.
To contact Olivia, click here.
The Rest of our Crew
We could not do this without the help of our devoted crew! We have some amazing people that help with the day to day as well as help with workshops and community theatre performances.
Kent Britton
Music Director |
Rita Woodward
Costume Designer |
Stephanie Hoadley
Stage Manager |
Join Us!
Red Curtain Theatre is always looking for people to join our team. If you are interested in joining the Red Curtain Theatre crew in any capacity, please fill out this application.