BLACK ICE THEATRE CO - Key Persons
ANDREA ROGERS, MANAGING DIRECTOR (Company) Andrea made her S. Lake Tahoe stage debut in 2018's Broadway in Blue at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre. She followed that up with featured roles in "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead." She was also in Black Ice's production of the powerful "Sans Merci."
BRANDON McCARTHY, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (Company) Brandon is a long-time local of South Lake Tahoe who's been involved in local theatre for over a decade. He's been involved in dozens of theatre and film productions across multiple positions from acting, directing, and everything in between. Brandon is looking forward to his time with Black Ice and bringing new, unique shows to the community.
A graduate of the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and proud longtime local of South Lake Tahoe, Bri can usually be found chasing her dog through the woods on her skis or on her bike. Bri is highly involved in the local arts scene in Tahoe as well as the athletic community. She is thrilled to be a founding member of Black Ice as the company's core values align with her own as an actress. She believes deeply that theater creates conversations and change in our society and hopes you not only enjoy the show, but talk to each other about it afterward.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Best Theatre Technician Winner
Ellen Martin is an award-winning stage manager, actor, and comedian. She earned her A.A. in Visual/Performing Arts from Lake Tahoe Community College and her B.A. in Theatre Arts Design & Technology from Humboldt State University. Her most recent credits include She Kills Monsters (Black Ice Theatre Company). Her favorite credits include Playhouse Creatures (HSU), The Rocky Horror Show (LTCC), and Sans Merci (BITC). Outside of theatre Ellen enjoys perfecting the art of baking bread, watching horrifically bad movies, and slaying monsters while playing Dungeons and Dragons.
JERED STOWELL (Company) is a born-and-raised South Tahoe local and has been acting for over a decade. He has appeared in multiple Black Ice productions including "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "Radium Girls". Jered likes to challenge himself with every production and looks for new challenges everyday.
JOANIE SANAGUSTIN (Company), Joanie has been a staple in the Tahoe theater community for years. She has had featured roles in such shows as Jesus Christ Superstar, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Black Ice's production of The Spitfire Grill. We are thrilled to have her as part of the Black Ice family.
Rae is a director and theatre professional. She specializes in developing new works for the stage, and loves working with new playwrights. As a director, she is particularly interested in plays that deal with trauma and mental health, as sometimes the revolution is from one mind to another. She is a founding member of Black Ice and was an integral part in forming the partnership between BITC and LTCC.
RHONDA KEEN (Company), Rhonda is Tahoe's quadruple threat, singer, dancer, actor, Realtor. Her professional theater career began in Las Vegas. Rhonda came to Tahoe in 2006 for a visit and never left, and we're certainly glad she stayed! Rhonda has been a staple in numerous Tahoe productions and we look forward to her future with Black Ice!
Richard has been working in theatre for over half of his life and has worked on stages across the country. He served as Artistic Director of BITC from its formation in 2018 until August 2022. He is a playwright, actor, director, musician, tech and cookbook author, and he has shared his many talents with South Lake Tahoe for years. You can listen to his band The Green Winter or buy his Horror Movie Night Cookbook.
SANDRA HIBLER, BOARD MEMBER, Sandra has been a lover of the arts her entire life. Since retirement, it has been her passion to give back to our beloved community. You'll find her at the box office or out enjoying the show...don't hesitate to say hello!
SHARON KERRIGAN, TREASURER (Company), Sharon is one of Tahoe's most respected vocalists. She has shared her talents in numerous Tahoe productions, including Rent, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar and took on the starring role in Black Ice's 2022 production of The Spitfire Grill. We can't wait to see what she does next!
TOM CALLAHAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND FOUNDING MEMBER (Company) Tom has been active in the Tahoe theater community since 1981... actor, singer, and dancer. He is also a board member of Black Ice Theater Co. In recent years he has also been involved with set design/construction.