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Welcome to the community!
Here at Imagine, we are passionate about Theatre For All.
Our Story
Our Vision
A cast of over 40 students was performing the beloved musical Shrek when the pandemic abruptly halted their production after opening weekend. Weeks later, they learned that the place where they had built their community would be closing permanently. In those first months following March 2020, this news was truly heartbreaking.
Determined to create theatrical opportunities for youth in Clackamas County, a group of Parents, Teaching Artists, and Donors got together - virtually of course :) After a few months of research, and a few community town-halls, Imagine Theatre was born.
Imagine Theatre has always been about creating opportunities, developing youth, and fostering community.
We have always done this with a heart for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We strive to be built for community by community.
We believe that theatre is for everyone.
Theatre For All
Our Mission
We are a community-driven, Christ-centered organization that focuses on fostering inclusion and empowering youth & families through the theatre arts.
Our Values
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Community - Fostering a sense of belonging among youth, families, and patrons.
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Education - Providing opportunities for learning, growth, and development in all aspects of theatre arts.
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Inclusivity - Boldly creating space for all identities, faiths, and experiences.
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Excellence - Holding our self, and Imagine community, to high standards on stage and off.
Statement Regarding Faith
Being of faith is not a requirement for participation in Imagine Theatre programming. Additionally, Imagine Theatre does not teach or require students to learn any faith aspects. Imagine Theatre aims to foster an intentional community that honors all people by holding space for youth and families from all walks of life including faith. More specifically Imagine strives to create a space where students of faith, and those not of faith, value being in community together and honor each other. Imagine fosters this by utilizing a variety of secular and non-secular venues for rehearsal and by selecting shows that explore a wide variety of values. Imagine takes great pride in the diverse support it receives from a multitude of organizations, communities, and businesses.
Meet The Team
Alec Martinez
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Alec Martinez is loves all things music, theater, and spreadsheets. Alec has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and his Master of Education from Portland State Univeristy plus years of theatrical experience on stage and backstage. Alec most enjoys spending time with his daugther Lucy, wife Tiffany, their dog Winston and their cat Meredith.
What I Do For Imagine
Alec oversees all programs, departments, and directly manages the administrative fuctnions of the organization.
Shelbi Wescott
MainStage Artistic Manager
Coming Soon!
What I Do For Imagine
Shelbi directly manages Imagine's MainStage Program. This includes selecting shows, supervising artistic teams, and more!
Louis Kruse
Education Manager
Louis has eight years of experience in extra curricular theatre education, specializing in classes that develop character through scene and song study. In that 8 years has taken on varying roles including director, stage manager, music director, production manager and vocal coach. With this background comes from a decades long love of musical theatre that went on to earn a BFA in Performing Arts from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in 2016, and continue to work in performing as a stand up and an actor in the PNW market.
What I Do For Imagine
Louis directly manages and oversees Imagine's Education Program. This includes the Classes, Workshops, Thepsian Troupe, and more!
Lauren Hall
Studio Artistic Manager & Co-Founder
Lauren Hall is a Portland area native with a theater degree for Portland State University. As one of the original co-founders of Imagine Theatre, she has been part of this organization since before day one. She has been seen around Imagine as one of the executive directors, a scenic designer, a teaching artist, a show mom, a director, an avid fan of Imagine students, and now the Artistic Manager of the Studio at the Grange. In her spare time, you can find her performing around the Portland area, reading Shakespeare, and spending time with her family.
What I Do For Imagine
Lauren directly manages Imagine's Studio @ Grange St. Program. This includes selecting shows, supervising artistic teams, and more!
Kim Wallace
Production Coordinator
Kim has been an educator in the Portland area for over 20 years. She has taken her love of working with kids and their families and combined it with her own family's love for theater and found a home at Imagine. Her kids have been involved in youth and community theater for 12+ years and during that time, Kim worked on every committee imaginable to help bring shows to life. Although her kids have graduated and moved on from performing with Imagine, Kim still wanted to stay connected to the people and help Imagine thrive.
What I Do For Imagine
Kim manages the day-to-day aspects of assigned productions. This includes supervising show committees, providing assistance to Artistic Teams, supporting students, etc.
Kelsey Wallace
Production Coordinator
Kelsey is a recent graduate of Western Oregon University with a BFA in theatre education. She has been part of the Imagine family since the very start! Kelsey grew up doing children's theatre and is so excited to continue sharing her love of the stage.
What I Do For Imagine
Kelsey manages the day-to-day aspects of assigned productions. This includes supervising show committees, providing assistance to Artistic Teams, supporting students, etc.
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Shaun Martinez
Interim Production Coordinator
Coming Soon
What I Do For Imagine
Shaun manages the day-to-day aspects of assigned productions. This includes supervising show committees, providing assistance to Artistic Teams, supporting students, etc.
Community Catalyst Team
The members of the Community Catalyst team are volunteers who go above and beyond by filling critical roles that support the growth and sucsess of the organization and community.
Ann McCarville
Sponsors & Special Events Assistant
Shelbi Sherman
Grant Coordinator
Katie Haywood
Costumes Coordinator
Kyle Chard
Sets & Props Coordinator
Board of Directors
Dave Barnhart
Board Chair
Kimberlee Boyd
Member-at-Large
Jada Edmunson
Treasurer
Katie Haywood
Member-at-Large
Rayma Barnhart
Member-at-Large
Michelle Chard
Secretary
Mindy Burel
Member-at-Large
Alec Martinez
Executive Director
Kim Wallace
Member-at-Large
Elliott Sherman
Student Representative
Join Our Team!
We are always looking for amazing people!
Join us as a Teaching Artist or Artistic Team Member!
Each session our Staff looks for Teaching Artists for our 8-week session of classes, and for Artistic Team Members to fill the roles of Director, Music Director, and Choreographer for our shows. If you have experience in theater, love educating students and believe in the work Imagine does, please fill out our application form below.
Questions? office@imaginetheatre.org
Join us as a Volunteer!
Interested in helping with classes, shows, operations, or marketing? Maybe you have a special skill you would like to offer? Or maybe you want to offer your time? Click below to email our office!