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Amy Hollen

Amy Hollen joined the School of Theatre as Marketing Manager in January 2012. She received her BFA in Graphic Design at Florida State, during which time she served as a designer for both the Oglesby Union marketing office and the Student Life Cinema on campus. Amy is currently pursuing her Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications, though she continues to illustrate and design often.

Barbara Thomas

Barbara Geathers-Thomas joined the Florida State University in May 1988. Barbara began her career at FSU with the College of Business where she worked in the Marketing Department for twelve years before joining the School of Theatre in 2000. Barbara now works as the Academic Support Assistant for Theatre coordinating admissions and registration while maintaining student enrollment, registration, course schedules, grades and waivers to meet all university standards.

Brad Brock

Brad Brock is the Community Engagement Manager for the School of Theatre. He holds a Masters degree in Higher Education from Florida State University. Brad is a native of Tallahassee and earned his Bachelor degree from the University of Florida. Prior to joining the School, Brad worked with the Dean of Students Office and Advising First at Florida State University.

Christina Church-Hillman

Christina Church Hillman first joined the Florida State University in 2005. Since joining the university, Christina has worked as the Travel and Reimbursement Coordinator for the School of Theatre, as a Senior Accountant for the University Business Administrators (UBA), and in her most recent position beginning in 2008, as a UBA Staff Services Associate for The School of Theatre.

Claire Walker

Claire Walker joined the FSU team in 1993 as a costumer for the School of Theatre. Advancing to the role of Costume Shop Manager in 1994, she now oversees the operation of the costume shop and production of costumes for seven to ten shows annually. Claire has worked as a costume and theatre technician with several theatrical companies in Atlanta and Tallahassee, including the FSU Opera, Tallahassee Little Theatre, and Ballet Rotaru.

David Berardi

David serves as the Scene Shop Assistant Manager for the School of Theatre. Before recently joining FSU, David served at the Assistant Stage Technician to the Technical Director at California State University: Fresno and as the Assistant Technical Director at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. David received his BFA from the University of Central Florida in Stage Management but found his passion in the scene shop making it his mission to combine his degree with his present love of scenery construction. David is a Florida native and is thrilled to be returning to Florida working with such a reputable school and program.

Erin Kehr

Erin Kehr (Properties Manager/Adjunct Professor- Stage Makeup) joined FSU in 2006 as Property Manager and began teaching Stage Makeup in 2007. Erin graduated from DePaul University’s School of Theatre with a BFA in Scenic Design in 1998. He has designed scenery for over 30 productions including Romeo and Juliet for Central Minnesota Children’s Theatre and Boxcar for Theatrovision. Erin previously served as the Prop Master for Theatreworks in Menlo Park California and has filled many roles in during his career in theatrical production.

Jason Strom

Jason Strom is the Paint Shop Manager and Scenic Artist for the School of Theatre. He earned an Arts Diploma in Scenic Art at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the tutelage of Howard Jones and Franco Colavecchia. His past professional experiences include painting scenery for The McCarter Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, John Creech Design and Production, LIV Design, Inc., Carnegie‐Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, and for productions both on and off-Broadway

Kyle Barber

Kyle Barber is an Academic Advisor for the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance where he works with Theatre, Art and Art History students. He is entering his second year as an advisor for Advising First at Florida State University. He earned his Bachelors degree in Finance and Marketing from FSU in 2008 and is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. Kyle is a native Floridian who lived in Orlando before moving to Tallahassee.

Michele Belson

Michele Belson came to the School of Theatre as a volunteer before joining the staff full-time in 2004. Belson first began costuming with over-the-top Halloween costumes for her two daughters, school plays and ballet companies. Her work is now seen in theatre and sporting events throughout the Tallahassee community and elsewhere. Besides costuming, Michele is a hand weaver and Master Dyer who regularly contributes to various hand weaving publications. She teaches hand weaving, dyeing, patternmaking and construction at Fiber Arts conferences nation-wide. Michele did her undergraduate work at Kansas University and the Colorado State University.

Michele Diamonti

Michele has been with Florida State University since 1991 and in her current position at the School of Theatre since 2004. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a Master’s degree in Arts Administration from FSU and has been a resident of Tallahassee long enough to have adopted "ya'll" into her vocabulary permanently. She has been involved in theatre since she was very young and is thankful to the students for reminding her of its importance on a daily basis.

Ombra Sandifer

Ombra Sandifer (Production Manager/Adjunct Instructor - Stage Management) joined FSU in December of 2000 in the new position as Production Manager for the School of Theatre. Ombra received a BIS in Theatre and Speech Communication from the University of South Carolina, Aiken, and an MA in Drama from the University of Arkansas. Her academic background is rooted in theatre history and directing.

Ralph Walker

Ralph L. Walker (Scenic Studio Manager) came to the School of Theatre in 1999 as the staff carpenter. Before that, he had been the staff master carpenter for the FSU College of Music - Opera Scene Shop for eight years. Previous to that, Ralph had freelanced in stage, exhibition, theme party, television and film industries. Ralph received his MFA in Technical Theatre from FSU in 1975, has a BA in Fine Arts (Sculpture), and was a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local #479 before returning to Tallahassee.

Sarah Goodson

Sarah Goodson (Director of Fine Arts Ticket Office) holds a Bachelors degree in Music, majoring in Music Business and Vocal Performance, from Loyola University in New Orleans. Previously, Sarah worked for over 5 years with Broadway Across America, initially in Houston as the Operations Manager for National Group Sales and finally in Atlanta as the Ticketing Manager for Atlanta, Birmingham, and Jacksonville.

Scott Vandenberg

Scott Vandenberg (Lighting Supervisor) joined the School of Theater in July 2002, after serving six years at Ruby Diamond Auditorium for the College of Music at FSU. He received his BA in Theatre Arts from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1994, and has worked as a technician in various venues in New York and Florida.

Zach Cramer

Zach Cramer joined the staff of the School of Theatre in November of 2009 as their Sound Designer. Although he was born in Wooster, Ohio, he considers himself a native of Tallahassee. Prior to joining the School of Theatre, Zach worked as a multi-media specialist for over eight years. His experience includes multimedia production and budgeting for graphic, audio, and video design. He has been involved with theatre since his sophomore year in high school and has since designed over 50 productions. Zach has also worked as a media consultant and has collaborated with other sound and video system professionals designing and installing systems for auditoriums, non-for-profits, sporting venues and businesses.

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