​From the beginning, we have been an organization built by community for community. Nothing would be possible without our community members.

Imagine Theatre staff, in partnership with the community, is what makes our organization thrive.

Alec Martinez
Executive Director 

Alec Martinez is loves all things music, theater, and administrative tasks. After graduating from Portland State University with his Bachelors of Music in Music Education, and then his Masters of Education, Alec became the Elementary Music Specialist at Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary in the North Clackamas School District. During this time Alec worked for Journey Theatre Arts Group for 4 years as a Teacher, Music Director, and Teen Leadership Advisor. Alec is thrilled to be in the role of Executive for Imagine Theatre, as the position is encompasses his strengths and passions. Alec is deeply dedicated to improving access to arts for all, creating inclusive spaces within programs, and is passionate about community building. Alec loves to travel with his wife Tiffany, and they both enjoy cuddling with their adorable cat Meredith.
 
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As the Executive Director, Alec oversees all programming and staff. Alec directly manages Education Programming, Finances & Administration, Development, and Outreach.

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Shanae Tullis
Artistic Manager 

Shanae Tullis fell in love with theatre at the age of 5 while performing in a production of Pinocchio. She went on to earn a double AA in Technical Theatre & Theatre Arts, followed by a BA in Theatre with an emphasis in directing and a minor in music. After a few years living and working in Washington, DC for private and performing art schools, Shanae returned to the Pacific Northwest with her husband and 4 children.  She has been teaching and performing in the Portland metro area since 2013, working with Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy, Love Street Theatre, and Journey Theatre as well as running a private vocal studio.  She also volunteers as Music Director and Coordinator at her church. Shanae is looking forward to building a strong relationship with Imagine Theatre! 

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Shanae manages Artistic Seasons (shows), Artistic Teams, the Artistic Council, etc.

Kim Wallace
​​Production Coordinator

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Kim is responsible for overseeing the production/rehearsals process, supporting Production Committees, and managing related policies and procedures. 

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Louis Kruse
​​Education Coordinator

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.

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Louis coordinates Imagine's Monday-night classes, manages our partnership with the Oregon Episcopal School, and is responsible for the hiring of our Teaching Artists!

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