Goldfinch Productions was founded in 2018 by a group of friends with one thing in common: their need to put theater above literally everything else in their lives. With a combined 50+ years in theater, the board of directors is comprised of passionate individuals from all walks of life. Some of us are lawyers, some business entrepreneurs, some legislature staff, some tech specialists, some elected officials. The common thread that ties us together is theater. As we take the next step of our journey together, we invite you - the community - to join us.
Mission…
To build community around the arts and to promote individual fulfillment through creative work, theatrical literature, and educational programs.
Purpose…
- Support community engagement in the arts, providing opportunities to participate at any level;
- Educate the public regarding the history, evolution, and value of creative expression;
- Advocate for literacy through the arts.
Vision…
- Build and sustain an arts center in the City of Lacey;
- Grow a company that has the capacity to help artists thrive by developing a platform, audience, and financial opportunities;
- Bring our mission, purpose, and vision to underserved communities.
Values…
- Respect the experience and perspective of our patrons and participants;
- Create an atmosphere of equity and involvement, ensuring that each voice is heard;
- Bring diversity to our stage by creating a safe and inclusive environment for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities;
- Strive for excellence in the creative process and treatment of our fellow artists;
- Upholding accountability to our guiding principles by regularly auditing our efforts.
Kalen McCrea
Board President
Bio coming soon.
Rebekah Bonnett
Board Secretary
Bio coming soon.
Jalen Penn
Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Cynthia Pratt
Board Member
Cynthia is one of Goldfinch’s newest board members. While having little acting experience, she does have a long history of promoting arts. Cynthia is one of the early founding members of the Olympia Poetry Network, a 30-year poetry organization that advocates for poetry and poets in the Puget Sound area. Cynthia has been a longtime supporter of the written and performing arts, believing that engaging in the arts let’s you see the world beyond yourself. Listening to the spoken word or a play finds us laughing, crying, thinking about provocative questions, and challenging our imagination. She would love to see her city, Lacey, have a facility for live entertainment. She is currently Deputy Mayor of Lacey.
Ed Thorpe
Board Member
Ed has been a major supporter of the local theater community for many decades. Born in Seattle, he made Olympia his home in the 1970s when he came to work for the State Legislature as a staff attorney. He founded the Olympia Theater Club, a group of avid theatergoers of the area. In 2018, Ed also became one of the founding members of Goldfinch Productions. Since then, his influence has been realized in all aspects of production, from script adaption to brilliant performances on the stage.
Pamela Moore
Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Kevin McManus
Artistic Director
Kevin has been a passionate arts advocate and local theater scholar for over two decades. After his stint at Cornish College of the Arts, where he studied Acting, he began to perform on stages throughout the Puget Sound. During this time, he developed a studio for youth and adult educational programs. He has taught both classical and modern techniques in courses on acting for film and stage. Kevin has served on numerous municipal advisory boards, including the Olympia Arts Commission. He has directed productions ranging from Shakespeare’s As You Like It to Shrek the Musical. As co-founder and first Artistic Director for Goldfinch Productions, he has high aspirations for the new company. He hopes that the community will continue to support the work and, most of all, the people who make Goldfinch fly.
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