About Mashup Rock & Roll Musical
Board of Directors
Kevin Weber
President
Kevin (he/him) is a retired family physician who practiced in Traverse City for over 25 years. He had the great privilege and pleasure of being a member of the Mashup cast of Bromeo vs the Juliettes in 2017. He has also played roles in a variety of musicals at Old Town Playhouse, perhaps most memorably as Emcee in the 2007 production of Cabaret.
Andrea Curtis
Treasurer
Andrea (she/her) is an Internal Audit Manager at Columbia University in New York City. She earned a Masters in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University and is a CPA and Certified Internal Auditor. Before relocating to NYC to support her husband’s dream career as a professional performer, she spent almost 20 years in Traverse City, Michigan. During that time, she was a frequent volunteer at the Old Town Playhouse, in the box office, as spotlight operator, programming and running the light board, sewing costumes, as co-house manager with her husband, and as stage manager in the studio theater. She thoroughly enjoyed appearing as the judge/ensemble in Legally Blonde and was terrified to fill in as the lead in the studio theater production of Social Security for two performances.
Katherine Marciniak- DeGood
Secretary
Katherine (she/her) is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Traverse Connect. An Interlochen alumna, she is an enthusiastic supporter of arts and culture in the Grand Traverse region, and also serves on the board of the City Opera House. Katherine lives in Traverse City with her family.
Lesley Alicia Tye
Board Director
Lesley (she/her) is the co-founder of Mashup Rock & Roll Musical, and has written and directed eight Mashup productions since 2013. She has also been active on numerous productions at the Old Town Playhouse, including directing Young Frankenstein in 2018 and performing in both mainstage and studio shows since 2006. Lesley teaches screenwriting and film at Interlochen Arts Academy, and helped to create the Film and New Media department in 2005. Before coming to Northern Michigan
Lesley received her BFA in Screenwriting from University of Southern California and worked in the film and television industry until she began her teaching career. While in Los Angeles, she was active in multiple theatre companies and served on the board of the Young Actors Company. She holds a MFA in Creative Writing from National University and has taught workshops and classes in theatre, screenwriting, and playwriting for students from elementary age through adults.
Anthony Bero
Board Director
Tony (he/him) is the co-founder of Mashup Rock & Roll Musical, and has been the musical and/or vocal director for all Mashup productions since 2013. He has donated his talents as pianist, music director, and vocal director for several productions at Old Town Playhouse including Tommy, Mamma Mia!, and Young Frankenstein. He has also served a term on the Old Town Playhouse Artistic Committee. Tony is a musician and teacher who has lived and worked in northern Michigan since 2000. He currently serves as music minister at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Suttons Bay, is a private piano instructor, and is the producer of Kids Commute from Interlochen Public Radio, winner of back to back bronze awards from the New York Festivals Radio Awards (2018 & 2019). Tony served on the New York Festivals Radio Awards Grand Jury in 2019. He earned his B.A. in Music from Caldwell University in 2000.
Cinder Conlon
Board Director
Cinder (she/her) is the attorney/owner of Conlon Legal Services and a life-long lover of the performing arts. She has been a member of Old Town Playhouse since 1985, where she has acted, directed, designed lights, served on boards, and generally tried to make herself useful. Cinder has been a member of the Mashup Board since its inception, and is humbled and proud to serve in this capacity.
Kristina Jackson
Board Director
Kristy (she/her) is a longtime community theatre volunteer and fulfilled every role from director to sound design in her hometown of Richmond, IN (Richmond Civic Theatre) where she was also Managing Director of their Youth Theatre program. Kristy is currently the program Manager for College for Kids and Extended Education Creative Arts enrichment classes at Northwestern Michigan College. Kristy enjoys volunteering at Old Town Playhouse & Mash Up Rock and Roll Musical productions.
Esther Triggs
Board Director
Esther (she/her) graduated in 2001 with a BFA in Music Theatre Performance. After moving to New York City in 2001, Esther had the opportunity to work off-broadway, in television and film. Esther also joined the European tour of Jesus Christ Superstar under the direction of Bayyork Lee. A graduate of CUNY SPS’ Master of Applied Theatre program supported her dedication to educating communities in diversity, equity and inclusion practices. She works to shift perspectives utilizing her background in theatre, through dialogue, reflection and action. Esther co-founded Journey Theatre Project (JTP). JTP works with nonprofits, corporate entities, educational, religious and community organizations to create a brave space for necessary conversations. Currently, Esther is the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Interlochen Center for the Arts. She combines her love for the arts and her passion for justice to make further steps in bridging gaps.
