Staff & Board of Directors
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Adrienne Dobson
Executive Director
Adrienne Dobson grew up in San Antonio and moved to the Brazos Valley in 2001. In the fall of 2002, she auditioned for Wizard of Oz, her first show with Randy Wilson at The Theatre Company. She began choreographing at TTC in 2003, beginning with The Secret Garden. For several years, Adrienne worked closely with Randy onstage and off. Favorite roles under his direction include Anita (West Side Story), Diana (A Chorus Line), Beggar Woman (Sweeney Todd), Cinderella/Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Ulla (The Producers), Franca (The Light in the Piazza), and Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie). Following the loss of Randy Wilson in 2016, Adrienne was named Artistic Director of The Theatre Company.
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Bryan Adams
Board Member
Bryan has always had a strong passion for the arts, with a deep affinity for music. He has spent much of his life learning instruments, exploring sound, and doing the occasional freelance musician or foley job. In 2022, Bryan began his journey with TTC volunteering in the lobby to support his wife, daughter, and nieces, who were all active members of the theatre. Sadly, tragedy struck his family in November of that year, when one of his nieces, Lorelai, passed away after a long fight with Ewings Sarcoma. Lorelai loved TTC and, after her battle ended, Bryan felt the need to do more for the place and people she loved so much.
Encouraged by Lorelai's passion, his family's continuing enthusiasm, and the incredible theater community, Bryan officially joined the crew during our 2023 season, contributing as a sound designer and soundboard operator for the productions of Cabaret and Freaky Friday. His dedication and appreciation for the TTC community led him to become a member of its board of directors that same year. Bryan, his wife, Patty, daughter, August, and niece, Abigail, hope to spread Lorelai's love and passion to all they can and encourage everyone to #livelikelorelai.
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Missy Barron
Board Member
Missy Barron has been a long time supporter of TTC. She first began as a performer in 2002 and has been seen on the TTC stage in numerous shows over the years. She is an avid supporter of the local arts, and is the owner of The Frame Gallery in downtown Bryan.
Missy is thrilled to be involved with TTC once again as a donor, occasional stage mom for her 7 year old son, and board member where she can utilize her fundraising skills, and involvement in the local art scene, to raise support and awareness for the theater.
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Rodney Bettis
Board Vice President of Development
You may recognize Rodney as the dentist from Little Shop of Horrors or perhaps Bill from Mamma Mia, but more likely you remember him as the circus strong man in Tuck Everlasting or Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show V - Family Reunion. Those seem to have a lasting impact on people for some reason. Perhaps clothes really do make the man. But in reality, he is a stage dad, a set builder, an attention hog, and general cheerleader for The Theatre Company. Rodney is very humbled by your continued support of a place and community he loves so dearly.
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Cynthia Bradford
Board Vice President of Productions
Cynthia Bradford had been acting and music directing at TTC since 2011. Her entire family has appeared on stage and she has devoted the last three years to serving on the board. A choir and theatre middle school teacher, Cynthia is thrilled to be able to explore the arts both on stage and off. Away from the theatre, Cynthia loves long-distance running, road trips, and spending time at the beach.
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Jarrett Hervey
Board Member
Jarrett has been a resident of B/CS all his life and began working at Rudder Theatre Complex at Texas A&m in 2002. Currently, he is acting as Assistant Director at the Rudder Theatre Complex, coordinating both student and professional productions in Rudder Theatre and Rudder Auditorium. He advises both Freudian Slip Improv Troupe and The Aggie Magic Circle, and has a passion for encouraging young people in their creative and performance-based pursuits. Talk to him about improv or podcasts, he’s always down for a chat.
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Dalton Jones
Board Member
Dalton Jones, a Bryan native, always had a knack for performing all his life, but it wasn’t until recently that he found TTC in 2021, during a time when the world was having a hard time seeking joy. After his first show, “The Wedding Singer”, he was hooked on what TTC had to offer; a community. Through this community at TTC, he has seen what it takes to bring all sorts of people together to achieve a common goal of presenting exceptional performances to the Bryan/College Station community. Dalton is thrilled to serve on the Board of Directors where he can continue to nurture and showcase everything that this theatre has to offer throughout the Brazos Valley.
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Tyler Lewis
Board Secretary
Tyler R. Lewis has been a part of the TTC family since 2018. They are most known for portrayals of Frank-N-Further (The Rocky Horror Show), Man in Yellow (Tuck Everlasting) and Glinda the Good Witch (The Wizard of Oz). Tyler’s talents have also spanned to the bright lights of New York City where they were awarded ‘Outstanding Vocalist’ at the 2019 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). Tyler is an alum of Texas A&M and The University of Texas - Austin. Tyler’s a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and thanks TTC for being a home and safe place for others alike. Want to find Beyoncé’s fanatic? You found ‘em!
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Pamela Matthews
Board President
Pamela Matthews is thrilled to be serving on the board of The Theatre Company after many years of supporting TTC as a stage mom, audience member, and donor. A long-time advocate for all of the arts and community creative expression, Pam spent thirty-two years as an English professor, associate and vice provost, and dean at Texas A&M University. After retiring in September 2021, she’s looking forward to using her leadership experience and communication skills to advance TTC’s success!
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Shanon Van Zandt
Board Parliamentarian
Shannon Van Zandt came to TTC as a theatre mom, and stayed as a costume designer and sewist. In her day job, she serves as Executive Associate Dean of the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University. An urban planner, she teaches and does research on affordable housing and housing recovery after natural disasters. At home, she’s mom to Matthew, 20, a junior electrical engineer major and budding music producer at TAMU, and Lily, 17, the thespian with plans to study arts management. Husband Chip often donates his photo, video, and live streaming services to TTC.
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Keith Owen
Board Member
Howdy! My name is Keith Owen. I was born and raised right here in Bryan/College Station, Texas. My first production at The Theatre Company was back in 2004 as a member of the Ensemble in “Beauty and the Beast”. Since then, I have been involved both on and off stage in several different shows. I have had the privilege of in working in many areas, including Props, Choreography and even Stage Management. Outside of theater, I work at a local restaurant, MAD taco, and teach both Vocal and Keyboard lessons at School of Rock. My favorite part about being a Board Member for The Theatre Company is getting the opportunity to give back to this community that has done so much for me.
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Rick Pulos
Board Member
Rick Pulos is a scholar, media artist, theatre producer, performer, and educator. He has performed all over the United States from NYC to Los Angeles. He is a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University where he plans to use theatre interventions with older adults to tell stories and make community. His most recent performance was about his experience coming out in his admissions essay to Yale and how he burned the essay over a toilet as soon as he was admitted. You can watch that performance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pVtXQgZsc8. He worked closely with Ryan Rep, a resident theatre company in Brooklyn, NY, for 15 years as a producer, director, artistic director, and marketing manager. Rick is happy to be joining the wonderful community of TTC! For more information, visit www.rickpulos.com.
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Anna Stepanova
Board Member
Anna Stepanova is honored to join the board of The Theatre Company. She came to TTC in the spring of 2021 as a theatre mom. She was taken away by the diversity and talent of the local community and wanted to support TTC as a volunteer. Anna has a passion for the arts and service. She has been the chair of the Arts & Culture interest group from the Texas A&M Woman’s Club since 2017, organizing artistic and cultural events for the last six years and learning about the diverse art scenes locally and out of town. Anna has been working at Texas A&M University since 2011. She is currently a researcher at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Anna’s hobbies include reading, sports, and traveling with her family, and she enjoys art and music.
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Matthew Winkler
Board Vice President of Facilities
Matt is honored to have had the opportunity to serve as a board member for the last 4 years. Matt is a local of BCS and works for College Station Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic. Matt’s connection to TTC goes way back. He has fond childhood memories of seeing ‘Magination Station performances as well as being in a school play directed by Randy Wilson. In 2014 Matt fell in love with the TTC community as he was involved in nearly every show that year as a volunteer or actor. That same year, through dear friends at TTC, he was introduced to the love of his life Sunni. The two were married in 2015, and invited several TTC alumni to perform at their wedding. Matt and Sunni look forward to sharing their love of theatre with their 4-year-old and their second child arriving next year.
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Douglas Wunneburger
Board Treasurer
Douglas Wunneburger is honored to join TTC as a new board member. For 13 years as a Bryan ISD Trustee, he served as a strong advocate for public school support of fine arts in BISD and across the state. He is experienced on the stage as a lead (SOUND OF MUSIC) and supporting actor (MARY POPPINS, GODSPELL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF). He has also performed at TTC and other venues in the orchestra (MUSIC MAN, CRAZY FOR YOU, WIZARD OF OZ) and hopes that his experience as an actor/musician and in school board service will benefit the TTC Board in its quest to provide quality musical experiences for the community. Doug is proud of his family, Patricia, Anne, Abby, and Aaron, all accomplished actors and musicians in their own rights. He looks forward to serving on the TTC board and is excited to see our talented casts in ELF and in the upcoming season.