Spring Conference 2025
The 2025 Spring Conference was held at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham, AL where we hosted in-depth sessions on marketing best practices, innovations and the state of the field. In addition to panels, breakouts and speakers, the Spring Conference featured plenty of networking time to network, great food, and visits to some of Birmingham’s top attractions.
Conference topics included managing your organization-wide messaging and collaborating across departments, subscriptions and data analysis, social media case studies, new technological tools, case studies through an entire ticketing cycle, alternative revenue streams, and marketing’s role in accessibility and community engagement.
Plus lots of time to check in and share successes and challenges with fellow NAMT members, explore Red Mountain Theatre’s brand new campus, enjoy a production of Disney’s Freaky Friday, and visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Vulcan Park.
The Spring Conference was also livestreamed, and the Webex Events app made it possible for remote attendees to chat and connect with those in the room.
Red Mountain Theatre
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Vulcan Park
The Grand Lobby at Red Mountain Theatre
Birmingham from Vulcan Park
Birmingham from Vulcan Park
Railroad Park
Alabama Theatre
16th Street Baptist Church
Vulcan Park
I'm Still Here: A Life on Dynamite Hill
This documentary short was screened as part of our keynote presentation, prior to Sam Miller’s speech.
Keynote: Sam Miller
Agenda
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Wednesday, April 9
5:30-7:30 pm: Kick-Off Cocktail Party at Red Mountain Theatre
Thursday, April 10
8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast at Red Mountain Theatre
9:00 am-5:15 pm: Conference Programming and Lunch
6:00-7:30 pm: Reception at Red Mountain Theatre
7:30 pm: Freaky Friday
Friday, April 11
8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast at Red Mountain Theatre
9:00 am-4:00 pm: Conference Programming and Lunch
4:45-5:00 pm: Transportation to BCRI
5:00-6:00 pm: Tours of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
6:00-6:15 pm: Transportation to Vulcan Park
6:15-8:00 pm: Closing Reception at Vulcan Park & Museum
8:00-8:15 pm: Transportation to Hilton Garden Inn/Home2Suites
As of 4/5/25. Subject to change!
All times CT.
Local Map
Registered attendees will have access to our Webex Events app starting about a week before the Conference. Check out the app for restaurant and attraction recommendations!
Attendees
Anthony Rodriguez
Co-Founder Producing Artistic Director Emeritus
In Person
Ann-Carol Pence
Co-Founder Producing Artistic Director
In Person
Katie Chambers
Associate Artistic Director
In Person
Jono Davis
Executive Director
In Person
Maxwell Breaux
Marketing Associate
In Person
Tony Sandrew
Director of Marketing
In Person
Michelle Paul
VP Growth Strategy
In Person
Gabi Hembree-Lee
In Person
Wesley Chandler
In Person
Barry Tobias
President
In Person
Charlie Frasier
VP Development
In Person
Bradley Schlagheck
Manager of Professional Musical Licensing
In Person
Stephanie Cowan
Director of Musical Licensing
In Person
Jared McLean
Web & Analytics Manager
Online
Alan Anderson
Marketing Director
In Person
Joe Theissen
Development Manager
In Person
Meredith Gordon
Executive Director
In Person
Kevin Hill
CEO
In Person
Andressa Royer
Sr. Manager, Audience Development & Marketing Events
In Person
Mark Ciglar
CEO
In Person
Bill Gaden
President (Worldwide)
In Person
Theresa Posorske
Senior Director, Professional Licensing (North America)
In Person
Michelle Yaroshko
Senior Vice President, Professional Licensing (North America)
In Person
Courtney Kochuba
Senior Director of Marketing
Online
Ella Andrew
Client Relations and Community Engagement Coordinator
Online
Cassie Hakken
Marketing Director
In Person
Frank Mack
Managing Director
In Person
Dan Cooney
Artistic Director
In Person
Shavonne Conroy
Producer
In Person
Richard Ford
CEO/Producer
In Person
Wendy Gillespie
President & CEO
In Person
Molly Morris
Co-Founder
In Person
Chris Crouch
Co-Founder
In Person
Mary Miko
Individual GIft Officer
In Person
Nancy Trigg
CEO
In Person
Jeff Danovsky
Director of Sales and Marketing
In Person
Jordan Simmons
Senior Director of Sales - Arts and Culture
In Person
Elise Rebmann
Senior Director of Client Engagement
In Person
Jenny Hester
Business Development Director
In Person
Craig Krawczyk
Lead Design Architect
In Person
Kaghen Miller
Senior Account Executive
In Person
Jim Reynolds
Managing Director
In Person
London Bradshaw
Patron Services Manager
Online
Michael Baron
Producing Artistic Director
Online
Ashley Wells
Executive Producer
In Person
Miki Galloway
Marketing Manager
In Person
Susan Webb
Director of Marketing & PR
In Person
Mary Delaney
Media and Graphics Coordinator
In Person
Stephanie Dupal
Managing Director
In Person
Dane Whitlock
Director of Marketing and Communications
In Person
Curt Dale Clark
Artistic Director
In Person
Tom McCoy
President/CEO
In Person
Wiley Hausam
Director
Online
Electra Kontalonis
President of the Board of Directors
Online
Lora Barry
Board Member
In Person
Brian Marcum
Artistic Director
In Person
Angela Cassette
Managing Director
In Person
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer
Online
Bren Thor
Associate Producer
Online
Douglas Senecal
General Manager
Online
Yadira Del Rincon
Donor Relations/Special Events Coordinator
Online
Andrea Shepard
Box Office Manager
Online
Tad Fujioka
Marketing Associate/Assistant Box Office Manager
In Person
Courtney Kaia
Marketing Coordinator
In Person
Frankie Dailey
New Works Director
In Person
Michael Edwards
Program Intern
Online
Adam Grosswirth
Member Services Director
In Person
Betsy Militello
Executive Director
In Person
Amanda Freedman
Program Assistant
In Person
Skye Cone Ivey
New Works Associate
In Person
Emily Vortherms
Operations and Communications Associate
In Person
Tracey Alperstein
Musical Theater Specialist
Online
Ian-Julian Williams
Theater & Musical Theater Specialist
Online
Elliott Cunningham
Managing Director
In Person
Bradford Kenney
Executive Artistic Director
In Person
Carol Chiavetta
Director of Marketing
In Person
Mike Stotts
Executive Director
In Person
Cody Andrus
Director of Marketing & Communications
Online
Carolina Vargas
Marketing Director
Online
Adam Cates
Director of Community Engagement
In Person
Mark Fleischer
Executive Producer
In Person
Michael Detroit
Executive Producer
In Person
Eric Jack
Board Member
In Person
Keith Cromwell
Director of Institutional Advancement
In Person
Jennifer Jaquess
Executive Director
In Person
Daley Dressler
Academy Manager
In Person
Drew Francis
Director of Operations
In Person
Terri Osborne
Marketing Manager
In Person
Lynn Wilkins
Executive Assistant
Online
Dakota Patrick
Patron Experience Manager
In Person
Brianna Walker
Content Creator
In Person
Kim Bourn
Chief Financial Officer
In Person
Roy Lightner
SINGH Artistic Director
In Person
Steven Johnson
VP, Business Development, Marketing and Communications
In Person
Melanie Thompson
Head of Communications
In Person
Sharon Fallon
Producer/General Manager
In Person
Jeff Loeb
President
Online
Benny Aguayo
Associate Director of Marketing
Online
Jeromy Smith
Producing Director
In Person
Lyndy Franklin Smith
Artistic Director
In Person
John Stephens
Executive Producer
In Person
Kwofe Coleman
President & CEO
In Person
Emily Santel
Marketing Coordinator
In Person
Michael Baxter
Associate Artistic Director
In Person
Cory Smallwood
Director of Development
In Person
Josh Katzker
Director of Marketing
Online
Hillary Hart
Executive Director
In Person
Jalisa Jones
Marketing Operations Manager
Online
Ruben Vela
Graphic Designer
Online
Elizabeth Gentry
Social Media Manager
Online
Lisa Holmes
Communications Manager
Online
Jem Le
Development Associate of Gifts and Records
Online
Breana Carrier
Online
Bridget Morgan
Associate Director of Marketing
Online
Kyle Young
Director of Marketing & Communications
In Person
Hannah Oren
Artistic Producer
In Person
Peter McKown
Director
In Person
Denise Dickens
Executive Director
Online
Larissa Montecuollo
Co-Founder
In Person
Lou Leonardis
Co-Founder, Creative Director
In Person
Taylor Donaldson
Box Office and Marketing Associate
Online
Jeff Rane
Artistic Producer
Online
Craig Lynch
Executive Producer
Online
Christine Bateman
Director of Marketing
In Person
Alison Cook
Marketing Coordinator
Online
Aaron Shanks
Marketing Manager
Online
Madeleine Stephens
Marketing Manager
In Person
Robin Lynch
Director of Patron Relations & Stewardship
In Person
Susanna Gellert
Executive Artistic Director
In Person
Emily Schriebl
Director of Development
Online
Andy Butterfield
Director of Marketing and Communications
In Person
Soren Moller
Artistic Director / Creative Producer
Online
Producer/CEO
Online
CEO, UIA Talent Agency
In Person
Guidelines
Participation Guidelines
NAMT is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of experiences, talents, skills, cultures and opinions that our members bring to our community, and specifically to our events. We invite you to participate in all of our Conferences, Roundtables, Festivals and other events, both online and in-person, in a spirit of open-mindedness, curiosity and respect.
We want every NAMT event to be a safe, inclusive and productive environment for all participants. In that spirit, we ask you to…
- Be inclusive, actively seeking and inviting diverse perspectives
- Recognize that some people are comfortable responding quickly and verbally and others are not, and create space for those who may need more time to be heard
- Listen to understand
- Participate in an active and direct way, with professionalism and respect for others
- Be considerate, kind, constructive and helpful in your language and actions
- Use “I” statements and avoid generalizations
- Assume good intentions but acknowledge impact
- Ask questions if something isn’t clear, and receive both questions and answers with openness and generosity
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and language
- Respect confidentiality requests by speakers and other participants
We may take action (up to and including expulsion with no refund and exclusion from future events) to redress disruptive, disrespectful or offensive behavior or any other actions perceived by NAMT staff and/or Board to be in conflict with the above guidelines.
We know that learning and working together can produce both joy and conflict. We recognize that to learn is to stumble, and we are striving to provide a space for risk, creativity, respect, appreciation, growth and collaboration. When addressing conflicts of any type, we commit to these Participation Guidelines.
Thank you to every NAMT community member for helping to make all of our events informative, inclusive and respectful.
This page was last updated on 04/17/2025