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Paramount Theatre: 23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
Box Office: 630-896-6666. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
General Info, Questions or Staff: 630-896-7676
Show Questions: BoxOffice@paramountarts.com. A box office representative will respond to your message as soon as possible. If we receive your email outside of box office hours, we will contact you within 24 hours.
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Leadership
LEADERSHIP
Tim Rater
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jim Corti ‡
Artistic Director
Paramount Theatre’s Artistic Director and 8-time Jeff Award winner
Kylie Fox
Casting Assistant
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
Development & Sponsorships
Development & Sponsorships
Education & Community Engagement
Education & Community Engagement
Jessica M. Duplessis
Director of Education and Community Engagement
jessicad@paramountarts.comJessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.
Liz Hilsabeck
School Manager
lizh@paramountarts.comLiz is so excited to be a part of the Paramount School of the Arts! She began teaching dance and musical theatre after earning her BA in Theatre from The University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught and directed at several different schools throughout the Chicagoland area.
Chelsea King
Education Partnerships Manager
chelseak@paramountarts.comChelsea King is so excited to join the team Paramount School of the Arts. She earned her BM in Musical Education from Millikin University and has worked as a high school choir director at various public schools in the Aurora area for the past seven years. She is excited to bring her classroom experience and love of the arts to her new role!
Josely Hernandez
School Experience Coordinator
joselyh@paramountarts.comJosely is elated to be joining Team Education here at the Paramount School of the Arts! Combining her two greatest loves- the Paramount and kids- she can’t wait to work alongside this amazing team of teachers and staff to continue bringing the arts to Aurora
Jazmine Robinson
Education Associate
Marketing, Sales & Public Relations
MARKETING, SALES & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Liz Lauren
Broadway Photography
Finance & Human Resources
Finance & Human Resources
Erika Miller
Vice President of Finance & Human Resources
Jenna Gagliano
Training Coordinator
Catherine Morton
Accounts Receivable Associate
Patti Heinz
Finance/HR Administrative Assistant
Johanna Whitaker
IT Support Analyst
Anna Hayman
COVID-19 Safety Coordinator
Rentals & Special Events
Rentals & Special Events
Jennifer Hahn
Special Events Director
jenniferh@paramountarts.comJennifer Hahn became part of the Paramount team in 2010. She learned of her passion for event planning when she organized a fundraising gala to help her and NIU classmates travel to Guatemala to build a school.
In her spare time, she gets her hands dirty updating her 160+ year old farmhouse with her husband and two daughters, loves reading historical fiction (and is a member of three book clubs), trying her green thumb at gardening, and crocheting mostly scarfs and hats
Jordan Scherpe-Lencioni
Rentals Manager
jordansl@paramountarts.comJordan became part of the Paramount family in 2015 as a Special Events Intern. Soon after, she transitioned into an Event Coordinator and assisted in the renovation project for the Copley Theatre and North Island Center before becoming Rentals Manager. Jordan loves working with clients in creating their dream events at the variety of venues that Paramount has to offer. Outside of work, Jordan spends time and traveling with her husband, son and bernedoodle, Cannoli.
Sam Haywood
Event Coordinator
samg@paramountarts.comSam joined the Paramount team as an Event Coordinator in January 2020. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration and Dance Performance. Sam loves working with clients throughout their planning process and seeing them through their big day! In her free time, she choreographs for musicals, dance productions, and dance competitions. She also loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs.
Emile-Margaret Spangler
Event Coordinator
emilemargarets@paramountarts.comEmile-Margaret joined the Paramount team as an Event Coordinator during the summer of 2022! Her previous endeavors include working as a Rental & Facility Coordinator for the St. Charles Park District and as a Stage Manager for Elgin Community College. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and photography. Emile-Margaret loves getting to work with clients throughout their process and helping them bring their special day to life!
Arnita Perdue
Event Coordinator
arnitap@paramountarts.comWedding and event planning extraordinaire has been bringing dreams to reality for over 20+ years. In 2010, after 10 years of making a major impact in the Social/Customer Service industry, she decided to take her love for event planning to another level. It was her overwhelming passion for all things ‘Elegant’, her wide experience in event planning, coupled with a passion for business and romance (in equal measures!), that led her to open her own unique wedding and event planning company, Elegant Events by Faithe. She has superior organizational, analytical and event-coordinating skills and is a high-energy experienced professional with an eye for detail. She loves working with clients to create the most amazing, magical day, reaching above and beyond their expectations. She simply couldn’t imagine doing anything else and looks forward to being an awesome addition to the Aurora Civic Center Event Managing team!
Banquet Crew: Rosilyn Caldwell, Timothy Davis, Tatiana Hughes, Steven McReynolds, Savion Montanez, Jonathan Palazzolo, & Bethany Travis
Production
Production
Rose Quealy
Vice President of Productions
Kat Shehan
Production Management Associate
Kaylee Billman-Galuhn
Company Management Associate
Robert L. Wilson
Technical Director
Kelly Steimel
Associate Technical Director
Daniel Staggs
Assistant Technical Director
Matt Guthier
Costume Shop Manager
Christina Leinicke
Associate Costume Shop Manager
Jessi Tampa
Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Alex Buholzer
Audio, Lighting, and Media Supervisor
Katie Cordts
Wig, Hair & Makeup Manager
Miguel Armstrong
Wig, Hair & Makeup Assistant
Jesse Gaffney
Properties Manager
Aimee Plant
Assistant Properties Manager
Scenic & Properties Shops: Jonathan Berg-Einhorn (Properties Artisan), Michael Burke (Carpenter), Taylor H. Entwistle (Scenic Charge Artist), Liam Norris (Carpenter), Jacob Puralweski (Carpenter), Scott Robertson (Foreman)
Costume Shop: Anne Hauge (First Hand), Alex Kosbab (First Hand), D.J. Reed (Craft Specialist), Danielle Soldat (Draper), Natalie Zelman (Stitcher)
Stage Crew: Chad Carlson, Nathan Dittemore, Jeremy Drechny, Rueben Echoles, Gary Emmert, Randi Fechner, Ian Garrett, Karl Gfall, Jessie Hansen, Tyler Hughes, Sean Ihnat, Tom Kane, Kelly Lipsey, Jillian Luce, Joe McDonnell, Todd Nance, Ed Neidhart, Savannah Oseguera, Samantha Peroutka, Mat Piotrowski, Brittany Powers, Mike Reardon, Alan Richards, Susie Rodriguez, Mollie Spoerer, Henry Toohey
Operations & Facilities
Operations & Facilities
Dave Natchke
Director of Facilities Operations
Dan Scharlau
Facilities Project Manager
Zachary Hildreth
Facilities Operations Manager
Phil Wooding
Venue Operations Manager
Rick Franzen
Facilities Operations Assistant
Kathy Lorenz
Operations Facilities Administrative Coordinator
Audience Services
Audience Services
Ethan Isaacson
Assistant Audience Services Manager
Audience Services Supervisors: Elena Gerk, Bridget Nameche, Megan Pawlak, Andres DeLeon
Audience/Subscriber Services Associates: Johanna Arseneau, Cody Bratcher, Lindsay Christiansen, Sabine Chaurize, Stephanie Dodson, Tina Dodson, Colleen Filipek, Mary Pat Griswold, Yaretzi Guerrero, Debi Hix, Andra Hu, Julie Hurtt, Matthew Johnson, Sloane Johnson, Lillie Lewis, Nadia Mendoza, Bailey O’Neil, Kathy Petersen, Ruth Poor, Tara Quade, Jazmine Robinson, Samantha Rowley, Lisa Wehling
Front of House
Front of House
Melinda Ray
Assistant Front of House Manager/Merchandise Coordinator
Robert Arroyo
Assistant Front of House Manager
Andre Bell
Operational Cleaning Supervisor
Jane & Scott Glor, Valet Systems, Inc.
Valet Service
Front of House Lead Associates: Kelly Hart
Front of House Associates: Daniel Arzola, Cindy Brennan, Miranda Colin, Patty Corsolini, Jane Donoho, Maren Flessen, Kaitlyn Grove, Megan Grove, Chris Holling, Anne Johnson, Beth Kahan, Jessica Knutson, Rita Medina, Ashley Palmer, Annie Parzygnat, Renee Perry, Corri Rogan, Sarah Wish, & Liz Wright
Front of House Staff: Joe Bastian, Meghan Black, Nathan Cotter, Megan Grove, Karen Hames, Mark Herbert, Tanya Jarvis, Meredith Johnson, Renee Jones, Rose Ledermann, Scott McMeans, Steven McReynolds, Arlene Morefield, James Morefield, Payton Nesci, Maryam O’Such, Alyssa Perez, Frankie Ramos, Erica Sanchez, Caroline Savickas, Danny Scharlau, Gina Schlacker, Chris Smith, RJ Ward, Debbie White, Peter Witt, Rian Woods, Debby Woodward, & Jose Zavala
Operational Cleaning Staff: Jose Avila, Isaac Cano, Julio Garcia, Albert Kunold, Alternale Martin, Elidonia Martinez, Gabriela Munoz & Steve Werrline
Merch Associates: Susan Bain, Becca Ehlert, John Fayfar, Kara Gaffino, Blake Jablonski, Kelly Johnson, & Peg Yatchman
ACCA Board & City of Aurora
AURORA CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY BOARD
Aurora Civic Center Authority is the owner and operator of the Paramount Theatre & North Island Center.
Chairman
Jonathan Hylton
Vice Chairman
Gina Moga
Treasurer
John Savage
Secretary
Mike Baum
Members
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Hon. R. Peter Grometer, Tim Hoppa, Cynthia Latimer, Christine Goerlich Weber
Legal Counsel
Bruce Goldsmith
CITY OF AURORA
Paramount programming is partially funded by the City of Aurora.
MAYOR
Richard C. Irvin
ALDERMEN
1st Ward Emmanuel Llamas
2nd Ward Juany Garza
3rd Ward Ted Mesiacos
4th Ward Bill Donnell
5th Ward Carl Franco
6th Ward Michael B. Saville
7th Ward Scheketa Hart-Burns
8th Ward Patty Smith
9th Ward Edward Bugg
10th Ward Shweta Baid
At Large Ron Woerman
At Large Sherman L. Jenkins
MISSION STATEMENT
The Aurora Civic Center Authority is committed to being a defining catalyst for personal and community transformation by: making the performing arts accessible for every age and socio-economic background, introducing the magic of live theatre across generations to encourage expansive imaginations and broad views of people and the world, and contributing to the future stability and growth of Aurora’s downtown.