Who's Who

YEAR ROUND Staff

Erin Lavelle, Artistic Director
Erin Lavelle
(she/her/hers)

Artistic Director

Pamela Vázquez Torres
(she/her/ella)

Administrative Director

Sydney Petersen
(they/them/theirs)

Production Director

SEASONAL STAFF

Karly is smiling while looking through a round window of a yellow shanty. Snow is in the background
Karly Bergmann
(she/her/hers)

2026 Co-Producer

a person wearing heartshaped sunnies and colorful winterwear kneels on the ice
Ches Cipriano
(they/them/theirs)

2026 Stage Manager

a person pauses on the ice holding up a wooden pole and a drill with an auger bit attached
matt regan
(he/him/his)

2026 Co-Producer

Sashi has glasses facial hair wears wintery clothing and holds greenery against a snowy background
Sashi White
(he/him/his)

2026 Co-Producer

Board Members

Art Shanty Projects trustees are guardians of the mission who ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements while also enforcing ethical guidelines. The purpose of the Board is to set general direction for and govern the organization in a manner that fosters positive relationships in the community. Member applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in becoming a board member, get more info on board membership or fill out the interest form.

Katie Edwards and her corgi.
Katie Edwards (she/her/hers)

Scenic Artist, Designer, & Crafty Queen

Tara Henderson
Tara Henderson (she/her/hers)

Marketing Professional, Shanty Lover

Nipinet Landsem smiling
Nipinet Landsem (they/them/theirs)

Artist of Many Trades

Michael LoPresti
Michael LoPresti (he/him/his)

Educator, Theater/Film-Goer, Amateur Chef

Darren McGann at the village gate
Darren McGann (he/him/his)
Sustainability Professional
Katie Ortman wearing a beanie while standing on a beach
Katie Ortman (she/her/hers)

Arts Administrator

Board Member Jeffrey Sherman
Jeffrey Sherman (he/him/his)

Artist, Designer, Technician​​

Neal Sorensen wearing a banana shaped hat.
Neal Sorensen (he/they)

Accessibility Professional, Artist and Maker

Kate Zellmer on the frozen lake excitedly gesturing at a lawn flamingo wearing a sweater.
Kate Zellmer (she/her/hers)

Health Tech Professional by day / Artist and Writer by night

FOUNDERS

Peter Haakon Thompson
(he/him/his)

David Pitman
(he/him/his)

Two men stand on a path by Medicine Lake. One wears dark winter gear, the other wears a red jacket and has bare feet.

Peter and David at Medicine Lake, 2012

2025 Open Call Jurors

Marge Buckley
Noah Exum
Susan Haugen
Erin Lavelle
Mia McGill
Stephani Pescitelli
Jeff Sherman
Neal Sorensen
Gwen Sutter

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