The Position:
In his position, Oliver is responsible for providing overall management of all functional areas of the organization in accordance with TPP’s Mission and Values. He supervises all of the staff and volunteers, and oversees all areas including artistic/production, finance, operations, administration, marketing, and development.

The Person:
Oliver joined the Sioux Falls and TPP community in Season 19 when he served as guest director for the season finale Cabaret. He then assumed the role of Managing Artistic Director at the beginning of Season 20. He is a performing arts professional whose work has been seen in several states throughout the U.S. such as Arkansas, California, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, and Virginia. With a background in acting, directing, producing, movement choreography, writing, and teaching, his credits span various mediums including plays, musical theatre, new play development, cabaret, dinner theatre, new media, and print/video for theatrical marketing. A committed arts education advocate, he spent 5+ years working in non-profit performing arts education recruitment, enrollment, advising and retention. Oliver holds several honors in directing, including the Kennedy Center’s 2020 Stage Directors & Choreographers Society Fellowship. He is a scholarship alumnus of the Kennedy Center Directing Intensive and an associate member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society, the national union for professional stage directors and choreographers. Oliver holds an MFA in Theatre Directing from University of South Dakota and a BFA in Music Theatre from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. He lives in Sioux Falls with his dog, Sully, also known as TPP’s Manager of Morale. No, Oliver has never done a production of Oliver! but he definitely isn’t opposed to it.

The Position:
In her position, Alex is responsible for direct oversight of our mainstage productions and coordination of our educational programs. She supervises our production/education teams and all of our production or education related volunteers to ensure our productions, camps, and classes operate successfully.

The Person:
Alex graduated in 2019 from The University of South Dakota with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Dance. She has worked with multiple companies around the country, such as The Black Hills Playhouse, Bare Bodkins Theatre Company and Playwrights Horizons. Though performing is her nature, she now focuses her energy on bringing artistic visions to life on stage. If you are curious about how to get involved in our upcoming productions or education programs, please reach out to her!

The Position:
In his position, Pierce is responsible for the execution and supervision of technical elements for all of our productions, with a specific focus on carpentry, and provides operational support/oversight in the production/stage management areas.

The Person:
Pierce is particularly pleased to be placed in partnership with productions at The Premiere Playhouse. He is very excited to be part of this organization, and is eager to actively engage in this culture of Arts. His love of theatre and involvement in such began at an early age in this very city, and he is grateful for the opportunity for continued growth in such a talented, supportive, and collaborative community.

The Position:
In her position, Amber is responsible for all items and issues relating to administrative oversight, financial books, office management and executive assistance.

The Person:
Amber has a B.S. in Interior Design making her a true problem solver with a creative eye. With more than 5 years of business ownership in retail sales, and bookkeeping services she effortlessly handles the office, administrative and executive assistant tasks that pop up in her everyday work. She also loves meeting new people and sharing our nonprofit vision by heading the Production Collectibles table at each show.

The Position:
In her position, Abby is responsible for assisting in the coordination and execution of our all abilities program, camp productions, and Education department classes/events.

The Person:
Abby is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities. With a background in education, Abby has made a significant impact in the lives of countless children and adults through their expertise and passion for inclusive learning. Abby enjoys sharing her love of theatre with her husband (Casey) and two kids (Beckett and Penny).

The Position:
In his position, Chris is responsible for the development and implementation of TPP’s website design and online presence, which encompasses branding and merchandise execution, graphic design, digital marketing implementation, program creation, maintaining and organizing office systems and photography/video production.

The Person:
Chris is a web developer and graphic designer in Sioux Falls, SD. When he isn’t designing websites he likes to read, write, play soccer, travel with his wife, Abby, and hang out with his two cats, Henry & Winston.