Meet the Staff

Michael Querio has enjoyed calling RMRT his artistic home since 1995.  In celebration of these 30 years – and instead of printing the same bio that has appeared in these pages 29 times – here is a list of 30 things that Michael likes (in no particular order): big dogs, Cinema Paradiso, Titanic: The Musical, renaissance choral music, Forever Plaid, Hands On A Hardbody, risotto, cancer survivors,  Desperate Measures, Jeff Duke, Chess, Italy, electric cars, Dvorak’s 9th Symphony, “Take On Me” by A-Ha, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Steely Dan, hot air balloons, Urinetown, Jane Monheit, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Klay, blue-gray, Stephen Sondheim, ELO, negronis, Billy Reid, harmony, Sweeney Todd, tap dancing, Birdland.

Associate Artistic Director: Jeff Duke

Jeff Duke feels fortunate to be a part of this wonderful company! He has directed and choreographed over 40 shows for RMRT: favorites include Come From Away, Beautiful, Jersey Boys, Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Titanic, West Side Story, Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver, among others! Jeff is honored for being recognized with a Denver Post Ovation Award for his work with Jennifer Lupp on All Shook Up. He is the recipient of 3 Henry Award nominations. Jeff has enjoyed success as an actor in numerous professional musical theatre productions in Chicago, has been a featured vocal soloist with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, which won two Grammy Awards for their Verdi Requiem recording. He is also a singer on the Grammy-nominated score of Steven Spielberg’s movie Lincoln. Jeff conceived, produced and directed the critically acclaimed live concerts and recordings for Second City Divas in Chicago. Jeff has also recorded and toured with the vocal ensemble Table for 5. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and American Guild of Musical Artists. Jeff would like to thank the RMRT Board of Trustees, the town of Grand Lake and all of our patrons for their support of live musical theatre. Enjoy the shows!

Production Manager: Jesse Wade

Jesse Wade is the production manager and technical director/scenic designer at Mississippi State University. Jesse has always had a passion for teaching and has been working in higher education for almost ten years. His professional work has been seen all over the country at theatres such as The Huron Playhouse, Georgia College & State University, and Creede Repertory Theatre. He is very passionate about sandwiches.

Bookkeeper: Kathy Frazier

Kathy Frazier has worked as an independent accountant and bookkeeper for many businesses and organizations in Grand County since moving here in 2007. This is her fifth year with RMRT, and she is excited about the upcoming season and working with the RMRT team.  Kathy would like to thank the Board of Trustees, Michael, Jeff, and the team of people that makes it all possible.

Communications Manager:  Jennifer Mace

Jennifer Mace is entering her tenth year with Rocky Mountain Rep as communications manager. She holds a degree from CU Boulder where she studied advertising, English, and women’s studies. Jennifer would like to thank each and every advertiser represented in our playbill — without them the piece would not be possible.  She would also like to thank the RMRT Board of Trustees, Michael and Jeff, and her wonderful co-workers for all they do. Much love to her husband Kelly, and two amazing daughters, Collette and Vallie.

Operations Manager / House Manager: Christal McDougall

Christal McDougall is delighted to be on the RMRT team for her ninth year. Although she has spent time as a performer, she’s most comfortable working behind the scenes; she currently also directs the theatre program and teaches at Middle Park High School in Granby. She is grateful for her co-workers Michael, Jeff, Jenn, Dennis, and Kathy. And a million special thanks to the board members and patrons who support youth theatre in Grand County throughout the year.

Facilities Manager: Dennis Mills

Dennis Mills (Facilities Manager) is entering his 15th year with Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre. He is a Colorado native and has been in Grand County for over 24 years. Special thanks to Michael Querio, Jeff Duke, Jennifer Mace, and Christal McDougall for putting up with him. Much love to Beth, Justin, Eliott, Blake, Rachael, Trey, and Aaliyah.