OUR TEAM
Theatre Tulsa Staff
Jarrod Kopp
Artistic & Development Director
Jarrod Kopp is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he studied journalism and theatre. He has spent more than 25 years in various communications files including journalism, PR, advertising and corporate communications. During those years, Jarrod spent his spare evenings working with various local theatre companies as an actor and director while also consulting with them pro bono on branding and marketing. Jarrod was part of the original team that rescued Theatre Tulsa from near-bankruptcy in 2012, and applied his business experience and passion for theatre into a massive reinvigoration of the company that is still growing rapidly to this day.
Travis Guillory
Executive Director
Travis Guillory is the Executive Director of Theatre Tulsa, where he provides overall leadership and direction for the organization, oversees all staff and operations, and ensures the successful achievement of TT's mission. He previously served as TT’s Education and Community Outreach Coordinator and has had careers as a news anchor and real estate marketing director. Being involved in the performing arts since the age of 9, Travis has directed, choreographed, and/or performed in nearly 100 theatrical productions across multiple states. He also founded a youth performing arts company in Louisiana in 2012.
MANDY GROSS
Company Manager
Mandy started her career with Theatre Tulsa during season 93 and has continued to learn and grow with the company. She served as a resident costume designer from season 94 to season 99 and costumed over 50 TT productions but now serves as the company manager.
FLETCHER GROSS
Technical Director
Fletcher has been working with Theatre Tulsa since 2015 when he landed his first acting role with TT. From there he began to form a passion for technical work and volunteered for many years behind the scenes helping build many of the shows and most of the time acting in them as well. As of 2020, Fletcher has joined the staff as the technical director. His knowledge and passion continues to grow and he could not be more proud to call TT his theatre home.
LISA HUNTER
Resident Costume, Hair, and Makeup Designer
Lisa received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Stephen F. Austin State University. She began working with Theatre Tulsa in 2016 as hair and makeup designer for Fiddler on the Roof. Since then, she has worked on many shows as costume/hair & makeup designer and has also performed in shows such as Peter and the Starcatcher, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and As You Like It. Lisa also manages the costume shop.
Board of Directors
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Randy Cole
PRESIDENT
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Andrea Ellis
TREASURER
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Kate Parker
SECRETARY
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Brittani Benson
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Cheryl Elias
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Caren Gerkin
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Molly Lawyer
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Jason Lovan
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Olivia Martin
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Obum Ukabam
MEMBER AT LARGE