Erin Lavelle
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Artistic Director
Sydney Petersen
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Production Director
Pamela Vázquez Torres
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Administrative Director
Photo: Syd, Erin and Pamela during the 2025 program

Artistic Director

Administrative Director

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Production Director
Karly Bergmann
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2026 On-Ice Crew
Ches Cipriano
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2026 Stage Manager
matt regan
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2026 On-Ice Crew
Sashi White
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2026 On-Ice Crew

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2026 Co-Producer

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2026 Stage Manager

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2026 Co-Producer

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2026 Co-Producer
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
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Scenic artist, designer & drafty queen
Tara Henderson
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Marketing professional, shanty lover
Nipinet Landsem
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Artist of many trades
Michael LoPresti
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Educator, theater/film-goer, amateur chef
Darren McGann
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Sustainability professional
Katie Ortman
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Arts administrator
Jeffrey Sherman
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Artist, designer, technician
Neal Sorensen
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Digital accessibility professional, maker, artist
Kate Zellmer
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Heath tech professional by day / artist and writer by night

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Scenic Artist, Designer, & Crafty Queen

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Marketing Professional, Shanty Lover

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Artist of Many Trades

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Educator, Theater/Film-Goer, Amateur Chef

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Sustainability Professional

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Arts Administrator

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Artist, Designer, Technician

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Digital Accessibility Professional, Maker, Artist

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Health Tech Professional by day / Artist and Writer by night
Peter Haakon Thompson
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David Pitman
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Peter and David at Medicine Lake, 2012
Alya Ansari
Jen Dolen
Fionna Ek
Emily Janisch
Erin Lavelle
Michael LoPresti
Mia McGill
Katie Ortman
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