Staff Directory

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Originally from Michigan, Sara moved to Hilton Head, S.C. in her teens. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University and, after meeting her husband in college, decided to plant roots in the Charlotte area. Sara has had the privilege of working at Foundation For The Carolinas and working alongside the visionaries who made the Carolina Theatre a reality. She's thrilled to witness the next chapter of Charlotte’s art scene. Sara lives in Salisbury with her husband, Chris, her two sons, Colin and Parker, and their sweet dog, Millie. You can typically catch her spending time with her boys at sporting events or golfing and planning the next vacation! 

Favorite film: Sweet Home Alabama 

Favorite live performances: Celine Dion at her residency in Las Vegas

Favorite annual community event: Taste of Charlotte

Tatijuana’s a native Charlottean and earned her undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte. With a passion for the arts and a love of classical movies, she looks forward to the artistic growth and community engagement the theatre will bring to her hometown. Alongside the arts, Tatijuana is passionate about spending time with her partner, Jake, their dog, Czar, and their kitten, Anakin (named after Mr. Skywalker himself). When she’s not enjoying her passions, you can find her with her nose in a book, a game controller in her hand or singing loudly to her favorite karaoke songs. 

• Favorite Film: It’s a tie between Giant and Crazy Rich Asians. 
• Favorite Live Performance: Lady Gaga’s 2009 The Fame Ball tour. I was in ninth grade at the time, and it changed my life in ways I couldn’t imagine. The love, support and understanding she showed her fans while people were outside protesting and making hateful comments gave me the strength to be unapologetically me, and that’s an invaluable tool for a freshman in high school to have. 
• Favorite Community Engagement: Sheryl Kluge started 1CAN to help those in need within our own community. She’s helping the community one can at a time. 
• Favorite Speaker: Theodore Britton – one of the original Montford Point Marines. Hearing him speak makes me want to remember the power I hold not only when I need to rely on it but at any point of time. 

Robert's not a Charlotte native, but he’s lived here longer than anywhere else. During his 19 years here, Robert has had the privilege to work in the cultural sector helping nonprofit groups raise the money needed to bring the community together to solve complex issues. He's passionate about supporting local creatives, enriching student learning experiences and building inclusive spaces. Outside of his day job, Robert's a huge Alabama football fan (Roll Tide!), loves craft cocktails and digging in his yard. He lives in North End with his husband, Matt, and their two sweet pups, Tucker and Lily.

Favorite film: Silence of the Lambs
Favorite live performance: Lady Gaga performing in a small venue (fewer than 200 people kind of small) in Atlanta before she became famous and The Pillowman produced by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Favorite community event: Charlotte Pride
Ask Robert about: Whatever you want! If I don’t have an answer, I probably can connect you to someone who can help.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Haley's proud to be part of the team ushering in a new era for the Carolina Theatre here in Charlotte. With a varied background in music and live events during the past decade, she's excited to bring her passion to the Carolina Theatre. Outside of events, you can find Haley exploring the city or thrifting with her fiancé, Chuck, and their dog, Pipsqueak.  

• Favorite Film: Any Monty Python film and Idiocracy 
• Favorite Live Performances: The Rolling Stones and Tenacious D for music, Josh Johnson for comedy. 
• Favorite Annual Community Event: Festival in the Park. 
• Ask Haley About: Where to find hidden thrifting treasures or animal adoption events. 

Jared’s originally from Clearwater, Fla., and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. (Go Gators!). He moved to Charlotte in 2012 to teach first grade with Teach For America, where he had the daily joy of teaching some of Charlotte’s most wonderful children how to read and how to best appreciate the musical offerings of Britney Spears. He has since gained more than a decade of experience in the communications offices of several local and national organizations. Jared lives in west Charlotte with his husband, Nate, and their two adorable dogs. A longtime vegan, you can usually find Jared exploring Charlotte’s newest bars and restaurants. Jared's a frequently published writer with bylines appearing in The New York Times, Charlotte magazine, Our State, The Chronicle of Higher Education and more.  

• Favorite Film: Mrs. Doubtfire  
• Favorite Live Performances: Come From Away, the music of Betty Who and Mat Kearney and the comedy of Paula Poundstone 
• Favorite Annual Community Event: Charlotte’s Farewell To Summer fundraiser and Charlotte Pride 
• Ask Jared About: Where you can get Charlotte’s best dirty martini or crispiest French fries.  

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Originally a native of the southern part of the Carolinas, Douglas first moved to the Old North State in 1993. After marrying Gillian Albinski on the stage of Greensboro’s Carolina Theatre in 1996, the couple moved to Charlotte’s east side, where they continue to live and have four "purr-fect" kitties (Pyewacket, Cappuccino, Java and Bean). Inspired by the musical stylings of Talking Heads, warped by the humor of Monty Python and a student of all things pop culture, Douglas has split his entertainment career between live events and film production, so he has a lot of bizarre stories involving famous names that he may one day share in a memoir or simply over a drink. The third in a line of people with the same name, this Douglas George Young prefer “Douglas” over “Doug” because the origin story for the name comes from his grandfather being born in the small town of Douglas, Ga. And that's how Indiana Jones got the dog’s name.

Favorite film(s): Stop Making Sense (because it’s the greatest concert film) or The Shawshank Redemption (because hope is a good thing) or It’s A Wonderful Life (because no man is a failure who has friends) or The Rocky Horror Picture Show (because time is fleeting) or Field of Dreams (because if you build it, they will come).

Favorite community events: Working at Mecklenburg County’s precinct 62 on election days (#ForTheDemocracy) and cheering on Charlotte FC at home matches (#ForTheCrown).

Favorite live performance: Audra McDonald and Hugh Jackman starring in a one-night only benefit performance of Carousel at Carnegie Hall in 2002.

Favorite speaker: Former North Carolina resident David Sedaris, who once signed a book for me with the inscription “Thanks for making me rich.”

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Tanya was born in Raleigh, N.C., and she started her theatre journey at the age of 6 when a local Shakespare group came to her school to perform A Midsummer Night's Dream and it asked the audience if anyone wanted to be a fairy in the show. After that she was hooked. Tanya attednded Rancho Santiago College in California and then moved to New York City to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Tanya has toured Europe and the Southeastern United States as an actor and has worked as a voice-over actress and commercial and film actor for more than 25 years. Tanya moved to Charlotte in 1997 and has performed with Actor's Theatre, Moving Poets, Childrens Theatre of Charlotte, Chickspeare, Paperhouse Theatre and more. When not performing or talking about the arts, you can find Tanya living the good life with her fiance, Jason, and their two Shih Tzus. 

Favorite film: Auntie Maime 

Favorite live performance: Janet Jackson’s Janet tour and Wonder of the World produced by Actor’s Theatre

Favorite community engagement: Charlotte SHOUT!

Brie was born and raised in Ocala, Fla., however she found herself in Charlotte, N.C. after completing her bachelor’s degree at Davidson College. Her passion for marketing and design stemmed from working with small start-ups and progressed to working with bigger brands at a mid-size ad agency. She's beyond excited to bring her expertise and fresh perspective to the Carolina Theatre!

Outside of work, she loves to stay active -- whether it be a run, hot yoga or a just a good lift session. She's also a freelance model who has had the pleasure of walking in multiple runway shows for local brands and artists. 

Favorite film: Love & Basketball 

Favorite live performance: The entirety of Beyonce's Renaissance tour or The Color Purple on Broadway

Favorite annual community event: Durag Fest 

Ask Brie about: anything fashion-, sewing or DIY-related!

Born in Florida and having lived across the East Coast, Lindsey calls Greenville, S.C., home. A proud Coastal Carolina University graduate, she majored in hospitality tourism management—and yes, Chants Up! After recently relocating from Asheville, N.C., to Charlotte, Lindsey continued to build her career and passion for the food and beverage scene. As an ambassador for two whiskey brands, Lindsey has immersed herself in the world of spirits while exploring all the local drink and food specials. If you’re ever in Charlotte, you’ll likely spot her trying something new and enjoying the vibrant local scene!

• Favorite film: Casino
• Favorite live performances:  Outkast 25^th anniversary, The Wiz 
• Favorite annual community event: Charlotte Wine and Food Week  and Charlotte Pride 
• Ask Lindsey about: where to find the best craft cocktails off the beaten path in Charlotte