dunesARTS STAFF
The Dunes Arts Foundation staff are the hands-on leaders bringing the organization’s mission to life year-round. Led by Artistic Director Steve Scott and Managing Director Elise Kermani, the team oversees creative direction, production, administration, and daily operations to support the foundation’s theatre and arts education programs in northwest Indiana.
MEET THE TEAM
Elise Kermani
Managing Director
Core Staff
Steve Scott
Producing Artistic Director
Core Staff
Alex Front
Box Office & Facilities Manager
Core Staff
Michael Fallon
Education Coordinator
Core Staff
Michael Lasswell
Associate Producer, Director of Deathtrap, Resident Set Designer
Core Staff
Morgan McCabe
Associate Producer, Director of Frankie and Johnny
Core Staff
Danny Kapinos
Director of Avenue Q
2026 Seasonal Staff
Jaime Frankle
Resident Stage Manager
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Aaron Kaplan
Music Director of Avenue Q
Arturo Pozos
Resident Lighting Designer
Seasonal Staff
Jake Tillman
Sound Designer
Seasonal Staff
Khyel Roberson
Resident Assistant
Annaliese McSweeney
Youth Theatre Teacher
2026 Summer Education
Sarah Rose Brown
Resident Props Manager
Seasonal Staff
Rick Herman
Assistant Stage Manager (She Loves Me)
2026 Seasonal Staff
Brian Plocharczyk
Violence Design
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Kate Magon
Asst Director, Deathtrap
2026 Seasonal Staff
Emily Chidalek
Costume Designer
2026 Seasonal Staff
Ella Roch
Assistant Stage Manager
Seasonal Staff
Chai Webb
Assistant Stage Manager
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