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Your Ohio Thespian Team

Ohio Thespians is a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) — a national nonprofit organization with over 100,000 student and professional members. Our team of volunteers are experts in theatre education and performance. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for Ohio students to develop their skills and passion for theatre. 

Meet Our President

Matt Wolfe

Westerville South High School

As the leader of Ohio Thespians, Matt Wolfe is passionate about theatre education and the impact it can have on students' lives. With years of experience in the field and a deep understanding of the challenges facing theatre educators, Matt Wolfe is committed to making Ohio Thespians a valuable resource for theatre teachers and students across the state.

Executive Committee

Laura Poje

Director of Adult Engagement

Kristy Rodriguez

Director of Student Engagement

Don Wackowiak

Director of Finance

Board of Directors

Brad Allen

Riverside High School

State Thespian Officers

Tech Challenge​​

Carmel Avegnon Sanders

Brave Young Voices

Junior Thespians

Hospitality

Amanda Betz

Chillicothe High School

Thespy Competition

Jennifer Ludwig

Marion L. Steele

All-Ohio Show

Laura Poje

Riverside High School

Executive Director

Becky Rhinehart

Bexley Middle School

Ohio Junior Thespians​​

Kristy Rodriguez

Lake Ridge Academy

All-Ohio Show

Managing Director​

Angie Sommers

Belleview High School

Main Stage Performances

Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp

Yellow Springs High School

Scholarships

Awards

Don Wachowiak

Sylvania Northview High School

Google Adminstrator

Financials

Nathan Weaver

Central Crossing High School

Matt Wolfe

Westerville South High School

Chapter Director

Mark A. Zimmerman

Akron School for the Arts @ Firestone CLC

Vendors

Sponsorships

Website

Event Committees

State Conference

Angela Sommers

Meredith Castro

Matt Wolfe

Laura Poje

Kristy Rodriguez

Fall Conference
and Area Events

Becky Rhinehart,

Dan Skorovan

Matt Wolfe

Laura Poje

Kristy Rodriguez

All-Ohio Show Staff

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Seth Sprang

technical director

Brad Allen

assistant technical director

Board of Directors

Brad Allen

Riverside High School

State Thespian Officers

Tech Challenge

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Carmel Avegnon Sanders

Brave Young Voices

Scholarships

Hospitality

Awards

Mark Maruschak

Thorson Baker & Associates

Tech Challenge

State Thespian Officers

Kristy Rodriguez

Lake Ridge Academy

All-Ohio Show

Opening Ceremonies

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Laura Poje

Riverside High School

Registration

Professional Development

Accessibility

Heather Sherrill

Hilliard Darby High School

#FallThesFest23 Host

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Don Wachowiak

Sylvania Northview High School

State Conference Host

Digital Media

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Matt Wolfe

Westerville South High School

Workshops

Performances

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Adam Hayward

Vincent Lighting

Registration

Accessibility

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Jennifer Ludwig

Marion L. Steele

All-Ohio Show

Scholarships

Awards

Becky Rhinehart

Bexley Middle School

Ohio Junior Thespians

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Daniel Robey

Worthington Kilbourne High School

Thespy Competition

Thespy Showcase

Barb Stitzer 

Sunbury Performing Arts

Thespys

Thespy Showcase

Hospitality

Cathy Swain-Abrams

Olentangy Orange High School

Unified Auditions and Interviews

College Liaison

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Mark A. Zimmerman

Akron School for the Arts @ Firestone CLC

Vendors

Sponsorships

Social Media & Marketing

Associate Board Members

Jason Hamen

Centerville High School

State Thespian Officers

Tech Challenge

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Eugene Sumlin

The Laurel School

Workshops

Professional Development

All-Ohio Show Staff

Brian Sage

Courtney Kattengell-Blake

Nina Fisher

technical director

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