Our Team
Behind the Scenes
Behind every Orpheum Theatre Group experience is a dedicated team! Our staff is composed of passionate professionals from various backgrounds, each bringing unique skills and enthusiasm to every event and program. From production specialists and creatives to customer service experts and administrative support, our team works collaboratively to create unforgettable moments for our patrons. United by a love for the arts and a commitment to excellence, the Orpheum Theatre Group staff ensures that every performance is not just a show, but a spectacular experience that celebrates the spirit of creativity.
President & CEO
Brett Batterson
Brett Batterson serves as President & CEO of the Orpheum Theatre Group. Prior to his arrival in Memphis, he served for twelve years as Executive Director of the national historic landmark Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and ten years as COO of Michigan Opera Theatre in Detroit. Among his many accolades, he is proud to have been named Arts Presenter of the Year by the North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA) at the annual APAP conference in New York City in 2017.
Friends of the Orpheum Volunteers
The Friends of the Orpheum (FOTO) support our mission through various volunteer activities, from ushering at performances to assisting with special events and educational programs. They are important members of our team who make our mission possible.
Orpheum Theatre Group Staff
Paulette Luker
Executive Vice President & CFO
Dacquiri Baptiste
Vice President & COO
Jennifer McGrath
Vice President of Education, Community Engagement, & Halloran Centre Programming
Christina Torres
Vice President of Marketing
Tracy Trotter, CFRE
Vice President of Development
Teresa Ward
Vice President of Ticketing & Patron Services
Box Office
Marilyn Sims
Director of Ticketing & Patron Services
Glenda Young
Ticket Services Manager
Paige Perkins
Group Sales Manager
Jallyah Thomas
Patron Services Manager
Robert Moore
Group Sales Coordinator & Halloran Centre Events Manager
Development
Candace Dean
Director of Development
Mackenzie Pirtle VanAusdall
Manager of Grants and Donor Communications
Andrew Jordan
Manager of Donor Engagement
Kelsea Lewis
Manager of Donor Services
Education and Community Engagement
Taylor St. John
Director of Education and Engagement
Lena Wallace Black
Education and Engagement Manager
Verity Yao-Jen Hwang
Presentations and Engagement Manager
A. Santyria Johnson
Resident Teaching Artist
Rhyan Alleman
Education and Engagement Coordinator
Marketing
Nathan Ashby
Creative Director
Kristin Bennett-Banks
Public Relations Director
Daniel Stuart Nelson
Advertising Director
Eboni Cain
Social Media Manager
Jessica Johnson
Content Creation Manager
Moriah Loya
Website Manager
Macon Wilson
Manager of Email Communications
Finance and Administration
Joy Brown
Director of Booking and Event Operations
Falton Mason
Director of Accounting
Laquita Jackson Barnes
Director of Human Resources
Angie Harrison Murphy
Accounting & Finance Analyst & Operations Manager
Susan Smith
Executive Assistant to the President
Sara Adams
Halloran Centre Sales Manager
Operations
Grant Hatton
Halloran Centre Director of House Operations
Richard Reinach
Facilities & Engineering Director
Eric Slaughter
Director of Event Operations
Brett Williams
Director of Venue Operations
Charles Materna
Technical Director
Joseph McKinney
Facilities Manager
Cindi Maglothin
Volunteer Manager
Katelyn Sosebee
Production Manager
Sam Long
Production Manager
Adarion Bivins
Food & Beverage Manager
Kyle Chitwood
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