MISSION & VALUES
Build community through inspirational theatre
ARTISTRY
We are passionate champions of the artist and their craft.
We are imagineers — we embrace wonder and inspire.
QUALITY
We are dependable creators of excellent theatrical experiences.
ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY
We reduce barriers to enjoyably access — or excel in — the theatrical arts.
INTEGRITY
We are ethical, approachable, and treat others with respect.
We honor each other’s journey.
EDUCATION
We create opportunities to develop artists — from students to professionals.
COLLABORATION
We work as a team, inviting and embracing diverse perspectives.
CONNECTION
We prioritize strong relationships through cultural enrichment.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are resilient, responsible stewards of our resources.
COMPANY & STAFF
David Smith-English
Artistic Director
Cyndy Smith-English
Managing Director
Christopher D. Whitten
Resident Designer/Technical Director
Travis Nodurft
Creator & Director "Wing It"
Jayne Stevens
Assistant Managing Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tyler King
President
Karen Martini
Vice President
Dave Weber
Treasurer
Karmin Tomlinson
Secretary
Janelle Lawrence
Immediate Past President
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
Jo Crenshaw
Aaron Goff
Sandra Gustitus
Deena Jensen
Brian Nava
Jane Rickenbaugh
Pancho Savery
Martha Schrader
Kevin Yell
Pamela White
HISTORY
In 2004, four key members of Clackamas Community College’s theatre department decided to launch a professional theatre company. They included:
- David Smith-English, an accomplished director, actor, singer, instructor, and veteran of the Portland area theatre community.
- Cyndy Smith-English, a seasoned performer, having performed with the likes of Artists Repertory Theatre, The Musical Company, Theatre Workshop, and many other highly regarded companies and theatre groups.
- Christopher Whitten, technical director and resident director for the college since 1995, with more than 400 productions under his belt.
- Alva Bradford, a long-time costumer and designer for Portland-area theatre and dance, and an accomplished multi-media artist.
Their partnership continues today, and understanding its dynamic is essential for gaining insight into how Clackamas Rep continues to operate, plan our seasons, produce each performance and grow our company.
A successful theatre company must operate like an ongoing dialogue where a diversity of voices and perspectives are shared and heard. Taking our founders as an example, what started as a conversation between four distinct perspectives — a director’s, a performer’s, a technical director’s, and a designer’s — has blossomed into a robust and well-rounded view of how a successful company should be managed and run.
The philosophy of many voices and perspectives continue to drive how we choose each season’s performances, manage our books, promote our shows, build partnerships, add new members, extend invitations to visitors, and make decisions that affect the growth and viability of the company.