About Colorado State Thespians

Our Vision

To Elevate Colorado communities through inclusive, accessible, and inspiring arts education for all.

Our Mission

Colorado Thespians is driven to foster a thriving, vibrant, and equitable cultural landscape by inviting individuals and communities to co-create a Colorado where all can embrace the transformative power of the arts.

(April 21, 2024)

The Colorado State Thespians is affiliated with The International Thespian Society and the Educational Theatre Association. The International Thespian Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt honorary organization for middle and high school theatre students. The vision of the Educational Theatre Association is building a global community of creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre. The International Thespian Society is a student honor society that has inducted more than 2.5 million Thespians since 1929.

Chapter Director

Tami LoSasso

(she/her)

Executive Director Colorado Thespians

(Chapter Director)

Executive Board

Beau Augustin

(he/him)

Denver Public Schools, Instructional Curriculum Specialist

(IT Director)

Jesse Collett

(he/him)

Jeffco Public Schools, Theatre Coordinator

(IT Coordinator)

Ty Eatherton

(he/him)

Lakewood High School

(Registration/STO Coordinator)

Caroline Kerswill

(she/her)

Denver Center for International Studies, Theatre Director

(Workshop Coordinator)

Dr. Mary Schuttler

(she/her)

University of Northern Colorado, Professor of Theatre Education

(Adjudicator/IE Coordinator)

Operational Board

Carmel Alston

(she/her)

Oasis Stagewerks

Alex Burkart

(he/him)

Cherry Creek High School, Theatre Director

(University and Auditions Coordinator)

Skylar Ely

(he/him)

Grandview High School, Theatre Educator

(Stage Manager)

Casey Kesis

(she/her)

Harmony Ridge K-8, Theatre Director

(Marketing and Outreach Coordinator)

Eric Hernandez

(he/him)

Infinitus Films

(Film Coordinator)

Olivia Newman

(she/her)

Chatfield High School, Theatre Director

(Mainstage Screening Coordinator)

Tyrell Rae

(he/she/they)

Independent Artist

(Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coordinator)

Tyler Roach

(he/him)

Golden High School, Theatre Tech Director

(One Act and Tech Challenge Coordinator)

Alexa Wynschenk

(she/her)

Campus Middle School, Theatre Teacher

(Critic’s Choice Coordinator Coordinator)

The Colorado Chapter Director is Tami LoSasso, (term ending 2027). Contact for web site management and Colorado State Thespian contracts. The Colorado State Thespians is a registered non-profit organization, (Ohio, Domestic Articles/Non-profit document #200323800776), Federal Employer Identification Number #56-2393274, and approved by the Colorado Secretary of State for operating a non-profit in Colorado. Colorado Sales Tax Exemption #98-16382, D-U-N-S #79-121-7750