PRODUCTION & STAFF BIOS
PRODUCTION BIOS – Funny As A Crutch
Gregg Vigil (He/His) – Director
Funny as a Crutch director, Gregg Vigil, thirty-five years ago, helped create the Phamaly Theatre Company(PTC) With limited opportunities for people with disabilities in the theatre community, the five founders sought to change that narrative, believing that actors with disabilities are equally talented. Gregg has also directed Guys and Dolls, Monster Soup, Who's on First? (A NightmareComedy), The Voices of Phamaly and Miracle on 34th Street. He also recently directed Los 49, a staged reading in conjunction with After Orlando and A Bag of Sand at Applebee's, a short play presented at Phamaly's showcase, Come to Your Senses. Mr. Vigil wishes to thank his outstanding cohort, Jane Potts. A special thanks to Ben Ranaan, along with the staff at P. T. C. Gregg, also wishes to thank his wonderful and super-talented production crew and cast, who made this job tremendously fun, easy, and most memorable.
Tori Baker (She/Her) – Stage Manager
Tori is delighted to be working on her debut with Phamaly. She is from Northern Virginia and holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Production from Shenandoah Conservatory. Along with stage management, Tori works in accessibility at institutions including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. She would like to thank the Phamaly team for making this process such a pleasure and her family and friends (especially Wynsor and Marv!) for their continued support.
Clara Papula (She/Her) – Assistant Director & Stage Manager
This is Clara’s debut with Phamaly. Past credits include, The Glass Menagerie (Vintage Theatre) and Romeo and Juliet (AMDA College). Clara would thank the cast, crew and her loved ones for all of their support.
Arden Phanes (They/Them) – Production Designer
Arden is a theatre artisan and they are excited to be a part of their second production with Phamaly and present it to you. Yes, YOU! Aren’t you lucky? Anyway, more about Arden: They have their BA from University of North Carolina Greensboro and have been doing theatre since they were a child. You may have seen them most recently working with Bewilderness Theatre Company as Co-Director for So Your Mom and Dad Broke Up, at the Denver Fringe Festival, or as the Stage Manager for Bad Jews at Wheat Ridge Theatre Company. Their upcoming projects include writing and developing original plays, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting this production! “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P. Johnson
Chevelier Wiggins (He/Him) – Sound Designer
Chevelier Wiggins has been an audio artisan for seven years, supporting productions across the state of Colorado. He loves what he does, each project bringing new and exciting experiences that shape his view of life. A favorite productions he has worked on was for the musical "Something Rotten" by Karey Kirkpatrick and "Wayne" at the Longmont Theater Company. Chevelier specializes as a FOH mixer, however, he is always super excited to support a production crew.
Clove Love (They/Them) – Intimacy Director
This is Clove's debut with Phamaly Theatre Company and they are over the moon excited to be collaborating with PTC. They are a local Director, Intimacy Director, Stage Manager, Playwright, and Teaching Artist passionate about spreading the joys theatre can bring. They have their directorial debut in May 2025 with Romeo & Juliet at Upstart Crow Theatre Company and work as a Program Coordinator for Athena Project Arts.
Annie Sand (She/They) - Captions
Annie is overjoyed to be joining Phamaly Theatre Company in their 35th season. This is Annie's sixth show working with Phamaly, but only her second working in crew. While she was most recently seen as Val in A Chorus Line (Phamaly), she relishes the opportunity to step off the stage and continue the mission of making theater accessible.
Hannah Shepard (They/She) - Accommodations ASM
Hannah is a Colorado local, and is incredibly grateful for the opportunities they’ve had to work in their hometown arts community, including 6 years with Phamaly Theatre Company. Some favorite past credits include Assistant Stage Manager for Chicago and Spring Awakening (Phamaly Theatre Company), Stage Manager for Indescribable (Phamaly Theatre Company), Props & Run Crew (Colorado Shakespeare Festival), and Production Manager (National Repertory Orchestra). She additionally works as a Stagehand Lead at Parker Arts. Hannah lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, ADHD, Dysautonomia, Keratoconus, and mental health conditions.
Olivia Cho (She/Her) - Backstage Volunteer
This is Olivia's debut with Phamaly. A lover of theater since second grade, Olivia has taken part in numerous shows and roles both on and off-stage. She's excited to make Funny as a Crutch come to life with the rest of the cast and crew!
PRODUCTION BIOS – The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls
Betty Hart (She/Her) – Director
Betty is delighted to return to work with Phamaly Theater Company! In 2022, she had the honor of directing Vox Vergere. Recent credits: Jeff Neuman’s Road to Lethe (Benchmark Theatre), Topher Payne’s You Enjoy Myself (Local Theater Company), Beth Kander’s Mountain Octopus (Creede Repertory Theatre), Assistant director David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar’s Theater of the Mind (Denver Center’s Off-Center), Idris Goodwin’s Blackademics (Vintage Theatre), Once on this Island (Town Hall Arts Center), By the way, meet Vera Stark (Fine Arts Center at Colorado College), To the Moon and An Iliad (Creede Repertory Theatre), Polaroid Stories (Metropolitan State University), The Scottsboro Boys and Crowns (Vintage Theatre); Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies (Aurora Fox); Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (DCPA Cabaret & Vintage Theatre. Betty is a Co-Artistic Director of Local Theater Company and will be directing the world premiere of Michelle Tyrene Johnson’s Chasing Breadcrumbs for Local Theater Company in February 2025.
Twanna LaTrice Hill (She/Her) – Director
Twanna has been acting and writing since age 5. She first acted with PHAMALY in “Beauty & the Beast” in 2010 and favorites include “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Taking Leave.” She was thrilled to showcase her playwriting chops with “Love Multiplied” in Vox Vergere, and even more thrilled to showcase them with Indescribable, as well as her directing chops. With degrees from Princeton, Harvard, & Regis Universities, she resides in Denver with her service dog, Roxi. Twanna lives with Lupus, Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Pain Syndrome, CPTSD, and DID.
Holly Kai Hurd (She/Her) – Wigs/Costume Designer
Holly-Kai Hurd (Costume Designer ) is excited to join The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls. Her credits include King Hedley III (Theatreworks UCCS), Lady M: Undone (Local Theatre), Toni Stone, Acts of Faith (Aurora Fox Theatre) and The Nacirema Society (Firehouse Theatre). She served as Dramaturg for Queens Girl In The World, Dontrell Who Kissed The Sea (Aurora Fox), Steel Magnolias (Theatreworks UCCS) and Gem of the Ocean (Aurora Fox Theatre). She has created wardrobe for film and television as well.
She holds a Bachelors in Film from Emerson College. When she is not working in Theatre she works as a multi-disciplined visual Artist & Arts Educator. She is the Manager of Outreach & Exhibitions at Art Students League of Denver.
Megan Wilson (She/Her) – Stage Manager
Megan Wilson is pleased to be working with the Phamaly Theatre Company for the second time this year on such an invigorating production! Megan graduated in 2023 from the University of Wyoming with an emphasis in theatre management. She is an advocate for the education, compassion, and collaboration that is a part of the creative process. She is beyond grateful to her family as well her mentors Scott and Patrick who have never stopped encouraging her.
Kathryn Jonas (She/Her) – Accommodations Specialist
This is the second session Jonas has been a part of the Phamaly backstage team and she is thrilled to work with such an amazing cast and crew. Her previous shows include A Chorus Line, Indescribable, Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jonas would like to thank everyone who supports The Phamaly Theater Company.
Sierra Corbin (She/Her) – Assistant Stage Manager
This is Sierra’s first show with Phamaly! Previous stage management credits include Newsies, Urinetown, and The Prom, Pippin, and Xanadu. Sierra is currently in her last year at MSU Denver pursuing a BFA in Applied Theatre Technology and Design. As always, she thanks her family, Patti, and Natalie for their constant love and support and for always helping her to laugh through the hard times.
Aida Graham (She/They) – Captions
This is Aida's 2nd show with Phamaly, her first being Spring Awakening. Other than her work doing captions she is an editor and illustrator. Aida would like to thank her loved ones for always supporting her. Aida lives with autism.
BOTH PRODUCTIONS
Emily Maddox (She/Her) – Lighting Designer
This is Emily’s 5th production with Phamaly. Her previous PTC designs include Funny as a Crutch, Miss Holmes, Spring Awakening, & Vox Vergere. Her recent designs include The Girl on the Train (Firehouse Theater), Murder on the Orient Express (Vintage Theater), & The Pillowman (Miscreant Theatre). Emily was the recipient of a 2023 Henry Award for The Royale (Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado) and a 2023 Onstage Colorado Award for Sondheim on Sondheim (Cherry Creek Theatre).
Melissa McCallum (She/Her) – House Manager
This is Melissa's debut with Phamaly. She graduated in 2014 at West Texas A&M with a B.A. In Theatre Design and Technology. Melissa has enjoyed a diverse experience backstage, working previously with Norwegian Cruise Lines as a Wardrobe Supervisor and Colorado Opera as a Seamstress. She is excited to be returning after having to step away from theatre for a couple of years.
STAFF BIOS
Corinne Melon (she/her) – Managing Director
Corinne is an arts administrator, vocal coach, and opera stage director dedicated to bringing equity to the arts and advocating for performers. Prior to working at Phamaly, she served as the Executive Director for the Arapahoe Philharmonic, bringing a renewed focus on artistic excellence to the company. Corinne founded and served as the Executive Artistic Director of Denver Immersive Opera, a company dedicated to supporting female identifying and LGBTQAI+ artists while creating immersive operatic productions that resonate with modern audiences. She has also served as the Production Manager for Boulder Opera Company and Company Manager for Boulder Music Institute. Corinne holds a Performer’s Certificate in Voice from the University of Denver, a dual MM in Opera and Musical Theatre Performance from Arizona State University, and a BM in Voice Performance with a minor in Theatre from Middle Tennessee State University. Corinne lives with anxiety and depression.
Ben Raanan (he/him) – Artistic Director
Ben Raanan is a disabled theatre maker and advocate originally hailing from Chicago, Illinois. His artistic focus is centralized around creating artistically rigorous theatre with, for, and about the disabled community. Ben is the Artistic Director at Phamaly Theatre Company, the longest running disability theatre company in the United States. Ben received his BFA from Drake University with a concentration in directing/musical theatre, and his MFA in directing from DePaul. Some of his favorite directing credits include: Spring Awakening, My Name is Asher Lev, Spitfire Grill (Phamaly Theatre Company), Cost of Living (Renaissance Theatre Works + Curious Theatre Company), Macbeth (Spectrum Shakespeare), Antigone: Born Against, Eleemosynary, Bob: A Life In Five Acts, Crumble: Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati) Mockingbird (Falcon Theatre).
Erin Banthoff (she/her) – Operations Manager
Erin is a Denver-based theatrical artist always searching for the next creative opportunity. By day she navigates the creation of stigma abolishing theatre with Phamaly Theatre Company, on staff since 2019, proudly working as the Operations Manager. By night she is trying to find time for everything else: performance, podcasting, costuming, design, directing, and learning to cook better than your mama can. Every day she is thankful for her supportive circle and partner in crime, Jeremy Althoff. Erin lives with Hashimoto’s Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Anxiety.
Annie Jacobs (she/her) – Technical Production Manager
Annie joined Phamaly in December of 2019. She moved to Denver from Connecticut where she had been the Director of Production at ACT of Connecticut. Prior to that, she had spent over a decade production managing in New York theatres, including APAC, Queens Theatre, and Prospect Theatre Company. Her time in New York also included working at Showman Fabricators. While there, her projects included Broadway's Sweeney Todd, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Disney World's American Idol Experience and NBC's The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon. Annie is an alumnus from the Theatre School at DePaul University and the School of Drama at Yale University.
Lauren Lynch-Eidson (she/her) – Marketing & Communications Manager
Lauren (she/her) hails from Clarksville, TN and earned an MFA in Arts Administration from Texas Tech University. She has had a passion for accessibility in the arts for many years, spending three+ years volunteering in-person and virtually for A.B.L.E. Ensemble, a Chicago-based theatre for, with, and by individuals with developmental disabilities, and volunteering at Phamaly before becoming a full-time employee. Lauren is also an Adjunct Professor in Arts and Culture Management at The University of Denver, and a newly published playwright. Previously, she had the privilege of working at Wonderbound Ballet, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center among others. When she's not at work, you can find her playing board games, singing with the Denver Women’s Chorus, or stealing cuddles from her dog, Harry Pupper, and her husband, Eric. She lives with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depressive Disorder.
AJ Watson (He/Him) – Production Accessibility Manager
AJ is very excited to be entering his first year with Phamaly. Originally from the east coast and earning his chops in the world of film and television, serendipity brought him to the company after walking down the street, newly arrived in Denver and deciding to go to a performance of Alice in Wonderland presented by Phamaly! From there he volunteered backstage for Vox Vergere and then A2’d for Spring Awakening.
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