Board and Staff

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHANNON DALY- BOARD PRESIDENT

Shannon has called Imagine home since she first moved to Columbus in 2018! She previously served as Imagine's Production Manager. She has stage managed Imagine's productions of Ride the Cyclone, A Broadway Christmas Carol (virtual), Carrie, and Grease, and served as Stage Crew for First Date and Assistant Stage Manager for Rock of Ages. Before she landed in Columbus, she received her BFA in Theatre Arts from DePaul University, where she served in dramaturgy and stage crew capacities for multiple productions. She also volunteered with the Chicago Fringe Festival, New York Musical Theatre Festival, and New York Fringe Festival. By day, Shannon works in university event management. She is very grateful to continue serving Imagine Productions and the Columbus theatre community!

DAVID TAYLOR- VICE PRESIDENT

David Taylor stumbled into Community Theater 9 years as a last minute add in. He has described this as one of the most exciting things to happen to him and has been very active in theater in central Ohio since. David is glad to be a part of Imagine Productions as a new member. Some of his previous performances have been; Ash in Evil Dead the Musical, Riff Raff in Rocky Horror, and Big Willy in Musical of Musicals. During the day, David works as an Accounting Manager with over 15 years accounting experience. David loves to spend time with his partner, their new puppy, his daughter, and his grandson.

ED EBLIN- TREASURER

Ed Eblin is a founding officer of Imagine Productions. He currently serves on the board as the Treasurer, and advises in matters involving grant development, taxes, and the daily accounting of the business. While he's not a frequent face to the stage as much these days, he's been involved in many Central Ohio musical productions in the capacity as a director, stage manager, and as a performer spanning the past 25 years. His Imagine directing credits include A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, CHICAGO, and SPRING AWAKENING. Professionally, Ed is a high school math educator for the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools, as well as an adjunct math instructor for Columbus State Community College.

Cindy Trần Nguyễn- SECRETARY

Cindy Tran Nguyen has been involved in theatre since 2013 and hasn't stopped since! Some of her favorite credits include The Ohio State University's Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Imagine Productions' Carrie: The Musical (Chris Hargensen), and First Date (Woman) also with Imagine. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated from OSU in 2020 with degrees in Theatre and Marketing, minoring in Asian American Studies. During the day, she is an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. When not working or rehearsing, Cindy enjoys reading and consuming media from AAPI artists. She lives in Gahanna with her partner, Isaiah, and is super stoked to serve the theatre community in Columbus!

KRISTIN GLOEGE MICHELS- BOARD MEMBER

Kristin Gloege Michels has been dancing since the age of three, and started choreographing as a teenager. She has worked with dance troupes, show choirs and school and community theatre groups over the years. She performed in a professional production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Park City, UT and has been seen on stage in Columbus as ChaCha DiGregorio, Gloria Rasputin and stunt double for the Wicked Witch of the West, among other roles. Kristin choreographed Imagine’s inaugural show, The Wedding Singer, and has been involved in the on-stage and behind the scenes operations for many years. By day Kristin works in HUD multifamily mortgage lending. She lives in Westerville with her children and is both privileged and delighted to serve the theatre community in Columbus.

ESTHER STINSON- BOARD MEMBER

Esther Stinson has been a part of Central Ohio Community Theatre since 2007. A regular actor in the chorus for Center Stage Players shows such as Footloose (2008), Mame (2008), Sweet Charity (2009), RENT (2011) and The Rocky Horror Show for 5 years straight. Esther was a founding board member of Imagine, serving as the first board Vice-President and later President. While on the board, Esther has also served on production teams, including stage managing Imagine's inaugural show The Wedding Singer and assistant directing Spring Awakening. She works at BJ's Brewhouse and is pleased to once again be a part of Imagine leadership.

CORRINE BUUCK- BOARD MEMBER

Corrine Buuck has been doing theater since middle school and has been part of the community theater since 2014. Corrine is a proud graduate at New Albany High School, The Eastland Performing Arts Program, and The Ohio Media School. Some shows she has done with Imagine include Rocky Horror Picture Show (Chorus), Jesus Christ Superstar (Apostle), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Beatrice), and Avenue Q (Chorus). Some other shows she has done outside of Imagine include Hairspray (Gym Teacher/Chorus), Little Shop of Horrors (Chorus/Puppeteer), and Leaving Iowa (Mrs. Johnson/Jamie). Outside performing, she is a meteorologist for WZMO radio in Marion and is an actor at Great Room Escape. She also loves to make videos and loves to spend time with her friends and family. Corrine has a wonderful boyfriend named Alex and has a lovable dog named Jack.

JERRI SHAFER- BOARD MEMBER

Jerri’s love of theatre started by capturing her daughter in shows around Columbus. This grew into photographing most all of Columbus’ theatre as a side business. During the day she is a Regulatory Compliance Officer for the Cancer Clinical Trials at Ohio State University. Previous board experience includes serving on the Friends of the Davis board and President of the ACTV Channel 21 Producers Advisory Committee. Jerri is thrilled to be a part of the Imagine board. When asked how she can capture all the shows she does, Jerri says it’s all because of the love and support of her husband, Mike Shafer!

BRANDON BORING- BOARD MEMBER

Brandon Boring has been working with Imagine Productions since 2012. His directing credits with the company include Urinetown, The Wild Party, and Into the Woods, which won Theatre Roundtable Awards for Best Director, Best Ensemble, and Best Musical. He has also been seen on the Imagine stage, including as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Nicky in both productions of Avenue Q. He can be seen around Columbus performing with the improv troupes TBD: The Improvised Musical and FFN, as well as the monthly sketch show Monday Night Live.

CALEB BAKER- BOARD MEMBER

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STEVE STUMPHAUZER- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Steve Stumphauzer has been involved in theatre since before coming to Columbus in 2011. Since then, he has been all over the local community theatre scene including assistant directing with Evolution’s first Devil Boys from Beyond, acting with Columbus Immersive Theatre and Performing Arts Creative Ensemble, and appearing in several Imagine shows including La Cage Aux Folles, Reefer Madness, and two runs of The Rocky Horror Show. He also sings with the Columbus Symphony Chorus and enjoys recreating challenge bakes from the Great British Bake Off. He currently lives in Olde Towne East where he has become obsessed with the neighborhood cats he feeds, Marvin and Miss Jessica.

KATIE HARVEY- PRODUCTION MANAGER

Katie Harvey (she/her) is a director and performer from Worthington, Ohio. She is graduating in May 2022 from the Ohio State University with a double major in Theatre and Arts Management. Katie started her career in the theatre arts as a performer at the age of 2, and over time her love of directing and creating theatre became her true passion. Recent directing credits include Off the Lake Production's Heathers: The Musical, and OTL's Fall Cabaret showcase. Katie is thrilled to have this opportunity to create more amazing live theater!

MATTHEW PHILLIPS- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

KATIE HAUGHT- MARKETING DIRECTOR

Katie Haught is thrilled to be joining the Imagine board as Marketing Director. She has been involved in theatre practically her whole life and in marketing/communications since college. Now she has a way to be involved in both at the same time! She can’t wait to keep share Imagine’s story with Columbus.

TODD HOLLAND-FALCONE- MULTIMEDIA / WEBSITE DIRECTOR

Todd Holland-Falcone has been involved with the Columbus community theatre scene since the early 2000’s. Previous performances include Grease (Roger), City of Angels (Stone), Rent (Tom Collins), Bare (Priest), Next to Normal (Dan), and Avenue Q (Rod). Todd has spent most of his time behind the scenes with Imagine Productions since 2012 and has served as Board President, Artistic Director, and Member at Large. Todd is a graduate from the Ohio State University and works as a Nurse Practitioner. Since relocating to Tampa, Florida, Todd has focused his attention on multimedia and website design for Imagine Productions and is thrilled to be able to remain involved.