Meet The Town Hall Theatre Staff

GUIDING THE ENTERTAINERS OF TOMORROW

Mark Metzger — Managing Artistic Director (937) 438-2760

Mark Metzger holds a B.F.A. in Directing/Stage Management from Wright State University. He has directed eighteen productions with both the A.C.T and Landmark Theatre Companies, while producing 13 seasons here as Managing Artistic Director. Recent directing projects include The Cay and The Elves and the Shoemaker at the California Theatre Center. Here at Town Hall Theatre, he has directed Peter Pan, Scarlet Pimpernel, Zorro, The Three Muskeeters, and, from the Dickens cannon, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. Locally, Mark has directed productions of The Sound of Music, an original adaptation of the Oedipus Cycle plays, Oedicron and Long Day's Journey Into Night. He has held artistic and administrative posts with the California Theatre Center, Miami University Theatre and The Dayton Playhouse.

Brittany Hayden-Hinkle — Education Director (937) 438-7989

Brittany Hayden-Hinkle comes to Town Hall Theatre directly from University of Dayton where she graduated with a Masters degree in Fine Arts Education. Prior to this, Brittany attended the University of Illinois where she obtained a BFA in theatre with a concentration in children's theatre. At the University of Illinois she worked as a dramaturg, assistant to the scene painter, properties assistant, as well as various lightening and scenery run crews. She assisted in various productions, her favorites being Angels in America, Virtual Devotion, Henry V, and Big, Bad Wolf on Trial. She also worked with local schools to direct and choreograph their plays.

Stacy Gear-Schindel — Dance Area Coordinator/Choreographer (937) 433-2481

Stacy Gear-Schindel has over 20 years of teaching and performance experience. Cinderella marks Stacy's 27th show as choreographer for Town Hall! Stacy earned her BFA in Dance from Wright State University and has been a member of Dayton Ballet II and DCDC II. In addition to choreographing for Town Hall, she is also the Dance Area Coordinator for WTRC, and has choreographed for Miami University, most recently, HAIR. Stacy has had the opportunity of studying dance in New York City and London, England. In addition to being a dance teacher and choreographer, Stacy is also certified in Pilates, and enjoys choreographing and teaching at several organizations and schools throughout Ohio.

Alan Bomar Jones — Resident Director/Instructor

Alan Bomar Jones has directed many productions at Town Hall Theatre, including Aladdin, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rapunzel, and, most recently, The Emperor's New Clothes, for which he won a 2004 DayTony Directing Award. When not directing at THT, Alan can be seen acting at the Human Race Theatre Company, where he is a Resident Actor, CATCO (he most recently appeared in Exonerated) and many others. Last January, he was cast as Timothy in the California Theatre Center's production of The Cay. He has appeared in numerous television commercials, independent films and you probably recognize his voice from his radio voice-over work. When not pursuing acting or directing, he can be found leading the performing arts program at Colonel White High School for the Arts with his lovely wife, Becky.

Becky Barrett-Jones — Musical Director

Becky Barrett-Jones is the music director on staff at Town Hall Theater. She is the choir director at Colonel White High School for the Arts and a beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She was also on staff the past 3 summers as a Counselor and Director with the Washington Township Recreation Center's Musical Theatre Camps. Becky has held roles in Show Boat, Bubbly Black Girl, Guys and Dolls, Bye, Bye Birdie, and Elijah. She also received a 2004 DayTony Award for music direction of Stuart Little at Town Hall. Becky is proud to be the wife of the amazing director Alan Bomar Jones and is excited to be working again with the amazingly talented young people and staff at Town Hall Theater.

Amanda Egloff — Technical Director (937) 438-7989

Amanda graduated from the University of Cincinnati with her B.F.A. in Technical Design and Production in 2003. Some of her Technical Direction credits there included Pelleas et Melisande, The Marriage of Figaro, and Stop Kiss. During her summers she has worked for the Williamstown Theater Festival, most notably during the 2001 season for which they received a Tony for Best Regional Theatre. Locally, Amanda has taught at Clark State, designing the 2006 production of Rumors. She has served as technical director for THT for two seasons, overseeing 20 productions including Seussical, Best Christmas Pageant Ever and A Year with Frog and Toad. Amanda lives in Dayton with her wonderful husband Ben, and son Connor. She wishes to thank her family for their love and support and for enabling her to work here!

Anita Jackson — Production Stage Manager (937) 433-2481

Anita graduated from Ohio University with her B.F.A. in Stage Management. Some of her stage managing credits include working with the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre in Athens, OH, Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT, and Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, OH. Currently you can now find her backstage managing the numerous shows that THT produces, which happen to be full of incredibly enthusiastic actors. Anita is very glad to be returning to THT for her third season and hopes to enjoy many more.

Michelle Leigh — Scenic Artist/Resident Scenic Designer (937) 438-7989

Michelle graduated from Wright State University where she received a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology. Some of her collegiate credits include technical director for The Three Penny Opera, Aida, and the assistant TD for Grease, Ragtime, Cabaret, and Annie Get Your Gun. She has worked as a designer and technical director for various organizations including the Way Off Broadway Theatre Co., The Dayton Playhouse and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Stivers School for the Arts. She resides in Kettering, Ohio with her husband Adam and their five pets.

Joseph Young — Assistant Box Office Manager (937) 433-8957

Joe is a 2005 graduate of Wright State University, with a BA in Theatre Studies. When not working in the box office, Joseph also works as a director. He was the Assistant Director for Disney’s High School Musical and most recently directed Disney’s Mulan. Needless to say, he is a huge Disney fan and would like to remind everyone that even though we grow and age, there is still a child in each and every one of us.

James Nock — Assistant Box Office Manager (937) 433-8957

James received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University in Orange County, California and an M.B.A. from National University in San Dieago. He has previously served as a member of the United States Navy and later worked as a civilian employee with Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Despite his remarkably “un-theatrical” background, Jim assures his friends here that he has always been involved in the theatre in some capacity and when not in the box office, can generally be found helping in the scene shop.

Dana Graves — Box Office Manager (937) 433-8957 ext. 1

Dana holds a B.S. in Social Studies Education from Ball State University and received her masters in Public Administration from California State University. She served as a civilian employee with the United States Air Force and worked throughout the United States before coming to Dayton’s Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Dana is no stranger to the theatre, having had two children spend countless hours onstage and behind the scenes here at Town Hall. She also holds the distinction of being the theatre’s first season subscriber!