Board of Directors
Gina Stanton
Managing Director, Co-Founder​
​Gina has been causing theatrical chaos (the good kind) across the Hudson Valley since elementary school. An actor, singer, director, choreographer, costume wrangler, bylaws whisperer, and occasional bog witch, she’s proud to be a co-founder of PTAC. Favorite roles include Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Eleanor in Spooks & SPECTRES, Inga in Young Frankenstein, and Little Sally in Urinetown. Offstage, she’s directed everything from the razor-sharp wit of The Importance of Being Earnest to the gloriously unhinged energy of Kate Hamill’s Pride & Prejudice. Gina has a business degree, a masters in information science, and a small aversion to saying “no,” which is how she became PTAC’s go-to person for contracts, policies, and the dreaded fine print. She’s also a trained pastry chef who once co-ran an online bakery, and currently moonlights as a both a school and public librarian. (Yes, she has strong opinions about both cupcakes and censorship.) She firmly believes in the power of stories, and that theatre should be smart, silly, sincere, and more than a little bit magical - and she’s always game to jump into whatever weird and wonderful project comes next!
Jenna Isabella
Artistic Director, Co-Founder​
​​​Jenna received her Bachelor of Arts in English as well as her Master of Science in Teaching from Fordham University. She is a NYS certified teacher and currently works as a secondary English teacher, as well as serving as a theatrical director of student productions, in the NYS public school system. Jenna has served on the Board of other community theatres in the region, and is an actor and singer. While attending Fordham University, Jenna was a contributing performer for a student-run theatre group and served as the outreach/ education coordinator for two years and then served as the president of the organization for one year. She has collaborated on numerous creative theatrical projects in the community since and plans to incorporate that knowledge in this new business venture.
Laura Braun
Stage Management Director
​Laura is excited to be the Resident Stage Managing for Phoenix Theatre & Arts Company! She has also stage managed for several local community theater companies including ForAll Theater (Macbeth and The Incorruptibles), Spotlight Theater Productions NY (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia, Avenue Q, and The Producers.) Past New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theater productions include Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, As You Like It, and Cuba and the Teddy Bear. Laura has really enjoyed working with PTAC and wants to say thank you to everyone and looks forward to many more collaborations with this amazing company. As always a special thanks to her family for all of their support.
Sharon Wolff
Archival Director, Secretary​​
Sharon minored in theatre at SUNY Albany, completing the degree in 2015, and is happy to be lending a hand to a company once more. She enjoys lifting pallets and wielding a hammer, wrench, or paint brush when not spiking couches and moving ladders. They look forward to working with PTAC, and are delighted to have the opportunity to work in theatre in a new way. Past credits include: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Blithe Spirit, Every Christmas Story Ever Told, Pride and Prejudice, spooks and SPECTRES, As You Like It, Spring Awakening, Eurydice, and Curtains.
Amber Layne
Marketing Director​
Amber earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a focus in Disability Studies and later completed her M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education at Arizona State University. She currently serves as an Academic Advisor for the W. P. Carey School of Business with ASU Online.
Her connection to theatre began in 1995 and has followed her through every chapter of her life. Amber has acted, directed, stage managed, produced, and stepped into nearly every role a theatre can offer. Along the way, she has served in leadership positions throughout theatrical, educational, and community service based organizations, helping create spaces where people feel supported and inspired to do their best work. Amber is honored to serve on PTAC’s Board of Directors and to support a company devoted to meaningful storytelling and community building. When she steps away from her work or the rehearsal space, she often unwinds with a craft project, a good book, or a walk with her dog, Murphy.
Kathy Casey
Member at Large​
Amanda Booth
Member at Large​
Amanda has been involved with theatre since she was a wee tot. While she primarily enjoys acting, she can also be found assisting in set construction and decorating, and even doing a bit of front-of-house work. When not on stage, she can usually be found playing some form of table-top role-playing game with friends. She is excited to return to PTAC and hopes to aid in the company’s continued growth.
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*Probationary member
Michelle Smith
Member at Large​
Michelle is a lifelong dancer, and she’s performed with the Ridgefield Dance Company and the Villanova Irish Dance Team.
Michelle has a bachelor from Villanova University and a master’s degree from New York University, both in history. She is delighted to be a part of PTAC and to work with so many wonderful and talented people.
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*Probationary member
Intern: Fox Ellery
Administrative Assistant
Fox is thrilled to be interning with PTAC as the company's administrative assistant: wrangling emails, managing too many calendars, and rescuing rogue details before they vanish into the void. A remote nonprofit management student and cheerful digital nomad, Fox often checks in from seaside towns, forest cabins, and cafés where the Wi-Fi is held together by hopes and dreams. They first connected with PTAC at an arts festival, and discovered a shared love for organized chaos and theatrical problem-solving. Now, Fox brings their curiosity, color-coded spreadsheets, and a pinch of chaos magic to help keep PTAC running smoothly.