About Colorado State Thespians
Colorado State Thespians Vision Statement
To Elevate Colorado communities through inclusive, accessible, and inspiring arts education for all.
Colorado State Thespians Mission Statement
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 are 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 society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, and to this end publishes Dramatics Magazine, sponsors Thespian Festivals and theatre workshops, produces educational materials, and provides college scholarship opportunities for students.
Colorado Thespians Complete Vision, Mission & Values Statement
Colorado Thespians DEI Three Year Plan
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Contact Info by Area
| Auditions and University Coordinator | Alex Burkart | auditions.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Awards Coordinator | Tami LoSasso | awards.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Bellco Coordinator | Skylar Ely | techdirector.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Chapter Director | Tami LoSasso | cochapterdirector@gmail.com |
| Critics Choice Showcase Coordinator | Alexa Wynschenk | showcase.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Film Coordinator | Eric Hernandez | film.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Information Technology Coordinator | Jesse Collett | it.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Information Technology Director | Beau Augustin | it.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Judges Coordinator | Mary Schuttler | judges.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Mainstage Coordinator | Olivia Newman | mainstage.cothespians@gmail.com |
| One Acts/Tech Challenge Coordinator | Tyler Roach | troupeevents.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Registration | Ty Eatherton | register.cothespians@gmail.com |
| STO Coordinator | Ty Eatherton | sto.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Tech Events Coordinator | Carmel Alston | tech.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Thespys (IE) Coordinator | Mary Schuttler | thespys.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Vendors Coordinator | Casey Kesis | vendors.cothespians@gmail.com |
| Workshop Coordinator | Caroline Kerswill | workshops.cothespians@gmail.com |
Chapter Director
Tami LoSasso (she/her)
Executive Director Colorado Thespians
(Chapter Director)
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Executive Board
Beau Augustin (he/him)
Denver Public Schools, Instructional Curriculum Specialist
(IT Director)
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Jesse Collett (he/him)
Jeffco Public Schools, Theatre Coordinator
(IT Coordinator)
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Ty Eatherton (he/him)
Lakewood High School
(Registration/STO Coordinator)
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Caroline Kerswill (she/her)
Denver Center for International Studies, Theatre Director
(Workshop Coordinator)
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Dr. Mary Schuttler (she/her)
University of Northern Colorado, Professor of Theatre Education
(Adjudicator/IE Coordinator)
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Operational Board
- Carmel Alston (she/her)
Oasis Stagewerks
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Alex Burkart (he/him)
Cherry Creek High School, Theatre Director
(University and Auditions Coordinator)
Read full bio…- Skylar Ely (he/him)
Grandview High School, Theatre Educator
(Stage Manager)
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Casey Kesis (she/her)
Harmony Ridge K-8, Theatre Director
(Marketing and Outreach Coordinator)
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Eric Hernandez (he/him) Infinitus Films (Film Coordinator) Read full bio…
Olivia Newman (she/her)
Chatfield High School, Theatre Director
(Mainstage Screening Coordinator)
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Tyrell Rae (he/she/they) Independent Artist (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coordinator)
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Tyler Roach (he/him)
Golden High School, Theatre Tech Director
(One Act and Tech Challenge Coordinator)
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Alexa Wynschenk-Ring (she/her)
Campus Middle School, Theatre Teacher
(Critic’s Choice Coordinator Coordinator)
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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