Meet The Company

The RMRT Company is comprised of actors, musicians and technicians from all across the country. Each year, over 1,200 artists audition and apply to become a member of this talented ensemble. Our Company showcases some of the finest talent in the nation.

It’s the holiday season!

Josh Kellman’s One-Man “A Christmas Carol”:

Josh Kellman has been performing many times at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre since his debut in 2008. This marks his thirtieth show with the company, not including various concerts, cabarets, and late nights in that may or may not have transpired in lobbies. Some favorites here include Desperate Measures, Beautiful, The Addams Family, Mamma Mia, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, with a couple All Shook Ups and a few Pirates of Penzances to boot. Josh graduated with his BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2008 and his MFA from the University of Arkansas in 2011. He runs his own theatre company based out of Richmond, Virginia, called The Empirically Theatre Group, which will be presenting Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot and Douglas Carter Beane’s The Nance in the Spring and Fall of 2024, respectively. He will also be directing The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by Celeste Lescene in Maryland in March. 

Home for the Holidays:

Paige Daigle is excited to be in these glorious mountains at the most beautiful time of year!  She was last seen at RMRT this fall in Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver.  Prior to that she was Alice’s understudy in Lizzie Borden (Firebrand), and Jenna Roxy in The Church of Modern Love (Den Theatre).  Other Chicago Credits: Hello Again (u/s Nurse, Young Wife and Senator),  My Name Is Annie King (Rosalie).  Colorado credits:  RMRT’s Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne) (2021), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), West Side Story (Graziella), Rock of Ages (Constance, u/s Sherrie), Titanic (Kate Mullins), and Almost Heaven (2017), BDT Stage’s The Addams Family (u/s Wednesday).  Paige obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre at Columbia College Chicago.  CCC credits include: Oklahoma! (Laurey), and Violet (Young Violet).  Thanks and love to her family and friends for their constant love and support! 

Stephanie Hansen is over the moon to be back at RMRT! She has performed in 18 different shows here, most recently in Home for the Holidays. Select RMRT choreo credits: Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Henry Nomination), Sister Act, Double Trouble, and Beehive. She co-founded Bright Lights Theatre, a children’s theatre company and also teaches at Sunshine Dance Studio, both in the Chicago area. Stephanie loves spreading her love of the arts to her students and finds inspiration from them every day! Thanks to Jeff and Michael for continuing to have her back over the years, for providing wonderful artistic opportunities for her, and for being great friends. Much love to the community of Grand Lake, her students, her family, and her husband, Caleb.

Kristin O’Connell is so beyond thrilled to be returning to her home away from home, Grand Lake, for the holiday season.  After this show, Kristin will have performed in 19 shows here at RMRT!  Favorite RMRT roles include Fantine in Les Miserables, Maggie in A Chorus Line, Tanya in Mamma Mia!, and Cindy Lou in The Marvelous Wonderettes.  For the holidays, Kristin is excited to spend the holidays skiing with her husband (and fellow RMRT alum), Sean, hanging with her family, and her cute doggo, Sammy.  Happy Holidays!

Jeremiah Smith is a performer, guitarist, and entrepreneur who attended Ball State University and is originally from Athens, Georgia. Jeremiah is so excited to be returning to Rocky Mountain Rep for the holidays after being a part of a great summer season in 2023. Some of his previous credits include Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten! at RMRT, Joe Pesci in Jersey Boys at Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, and Monty in Violet at Ball State.  He is grateful to his friends and family who have always supported and loved him and would like to emphatically thank all those involved in this production of Home for the Holidays.  Merry Christmas!  @jeremiah.smith.23 / thecastingconnection.net

J’Kobe Wallace is a New York-based performer and is so excited to be back in Grand Lake after a wonderful summer in 2022 singing “An Angel Cried” in Jersey Boys, waltzing as the Fox in Cinderella, and protecting the town as a deputy in Desperate Measures.  Recent credits include Gypsy (Tulsa) at the Marriott Theatre, Eubie! (featured vocalist) at the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, and Sesame Street Live! (live host / vocalist).  A highlight of his career included singing at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Much love to his mom!  @jkobewallace. jkobewallace.com

Michael Jordan most recently completed his fifth summer season at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre. Alongside his work as a music director, conductor, and programmer, Michael also had the pleasure of serving as the music director for Ohio Northern University’s BFA musical theatre program.  Since leaving ONU, he is pursuing his post-graduate studies at the University of York in England.  This is Michael’s second Home for the Holidays, and he’d like to give his heartfelt gratitude to Michael, Jeff, and all of RMRT for their support and collaboration.

New Year’s Eve:

Mitchell Lewis is thrilled to be back in the mountains for New Year’s Eve! He is a multi-year alum, last seen in the 2023 summer season. Some of his favorite RMRT shows include Beautiful (Barry Mann) and The Pirates of Penzance (Frederic). He is a Colorado Theatre Guild 2022 Henry Award recipient for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tier 1 for his performance as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Mitchell is a 2022 graduate of Wright State University’s BFA program. As always, he would like to thank his family, friends, mentors, and the Grand Lake community for their constant support!

Off Stage – Production and Artistic:

Amy Radebaugh (Stage Manager/Company Manager) is delighted to be returning to RMRT for her tenth season. Favorite RMRT shows of Amy’s include Joseph, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Titanic, Million Dollar Quartet, Rock of Ages, Hands on a Hardbody, and A Chorus Line. Amy has been extremely lucky to have spent the last three years living in the beautiful town of Grand Lake and falling in love with the winter weather. Amy would like to thank her parents for all their continued love and support. She would also like to thank Michael and Jeff for allowing her to continue filling her life with a company and town she holds close to her heart.

Joshua J. Allen (Production Manager) is happy to be returning for his third season as production manager. He started with RMRT in 2012 as the assistant lighting designer and returned over the years as a carpenter, lighting designer, and associate production manager. He has also enjoyed working on the annual Home for the Holidays show. Some of his favorite productions are The Drowsy Chaperone, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, and Little Shop of Horrors. While he is not in Colorado, Joshua lives in NYC and works as production manager of Off Broadway’s Irish Repertory Theatre, where he has been since 2013. He is thankful to Michael,  Jeff,  the RMRT family, and the Grand Lake community for the always-wonderful experience RMRT brings.

Elisa Glavin (Follow-Spot Operator) is excited to return to RMRT for her tenth season! She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a BA in acting/directing. Favorite credits include A Chorus Line, The Addams Family, Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia! and Legally Blonde. She wants to thank Michael and Jeff for continuing to invite her back, Dave and Ana for being so accommodating, and her parents for their continued support!

Directors and Designers:

Michael Querio (Executive Artistic Director) has enjoyed calling RMRT his artistic home for over 25 years. He started in 1995 as the pianist and music director for Nunsense in the old Community House. Over the years, Michael has helped produce over 100 productions on the RMRT stage, and in that time he has seen the stage from many angles – from the orchestra pit as Music Director and pianist, under the spotlight as an actor (Forever Plaid 2000, West Side Story 1998, Titanic, and as understudy Officer Krupke in West Side Story 2017 ), and in front of the stage as Artistic Director.  Favorite productions include Hands On A HardbodyUrinetown, Desperate Measures, … Spelling Bee, Chess, How To Succeed…, and Titanic. Over the years, Michael has worked as a conductor, teacher, arranger, pianist, and enjoyed teaching kids in schools for over 25 years.  Michael is proud to hold degrees from the University of Illinois and Illinois Wesleyan University.


Jeff Duke (Associate Artistic Director) feels fortunate to be a part of this wonderful company and this very special season! He has directed and choreographed over 30 shows for RMRT. Favorites include Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Chess, Shrek, Titanic, West Side Story, Almost Heaven, and last year’s Jersey Boys! among others. Jeff is honored for being recognized with a Denver Post Ovation Award for his work along with Jennifer Lupp on All Shook Up. Jeff also received 2016 and 2017 Henry Award nominations for his work on Disney’s Little Mermaid and West Side Story. He has also enjoyed success as an actor in numerous professional musical theatre productions in Chicago. Jeff has been a featured vocal soloist with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and was a part of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, a professional ensemble that was awarded two 2010 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 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. We are so happy to be back with all of you! Enjoy the shows!

Ethan Newman (Lighting Designer) is excited to be returning for yet another production with RMRT. Having completed his M.F.A. in lighting design at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Ethan moved to New York City to pursue his dream of working in the art of professional theater. Recent lighting design credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater), Jesus Christ Superstar (Centenary Stage), and Altar Boyz (Forestburgh Playhouse). More of Ethan’s designs can be found at www.eanewmandesigns.com

Cody Tellis Rutledge (Scenic Designer) is originally from McMinnville, TN and graduated from the University of Memphis with a BFA in theatre with a double emphasis in musical theatre and technical production. Cody has designed for RMRT since 2018. Select RMRT credits: Beehive, Million Dollar Quartet, Joseph, Ring of Fire, Little Shop of Horrors, Jersey Boys, Cinderella, and Desperate Measures. Thanks to Michael and Jeff for this opportunity; Ethan Newman, his ride-or-die partner in crime in the lighting world; his family and friends for their continued support; and David, Scooter, and their new dachshund baby, Copper, for all of the kisses and cuddles. He hopes you enjoy the season! Feel free to follow him on insta @rutledgescenicdesign to see more of his work across the country.

Sarah Speck (Sound Design) is delighted to be returning to Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre this season! Recent designs include Beehive, Desperate Measures, Cinderella, Jersey Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, and Joseph… Dreamcoat at RMRT and the Waitress “Lulu” Tour. Recent national touring credits include Head Sound for Annie, Waitress, A Bronx Tale, and John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons.

Youth Theatre:

Anna Lange (Education Director) is tickled pink to be returning to RMRT after beginning both her professional theatre and education careers in these mountains. Favorite RMRT roles include Meg in Brigadoon, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, and The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone. Anna returned in the summers of 2014-2017 to direct several youth theatre programs. Anna is currently an 8th grade English and language arts teacher at South Middle School in Arlington Heights, IL, where she also served for four years as the drama teacher and director. Anna is a proud and doting mama to Henry and Bennett, whom you might see scurrying about the town this July along with their endlessly supportive dad, Barrett.

In the Box Office:

Kristi Neilson (Box Office Staff) is excited to work with RMRT for a second year. She is looking forward to the upcoming season of seeing shows and working with her amazing coworkers.