Staff & Board
Gabrielle Hahn
Gabrielle has a BFA in Theatre Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University, and after many years of toiling in the hospitality industry, she carved out time to come back to her happy place - the theatre. In addition to serving on the board of Barnstormers, Gabrielle has acted, costumed, directed, and stage managed for Barnstormers since 2017. Besides the love of putting on a show, Gabrielle brings business management experience to the board and the desire to make Barnstormers shine as the gem it is in Southern Oregon.
Jamie Banister
Jamie is an elementary music teacher with a passion for theater. She often acts as music director for local musical productions as well as for youth theater camps. Jamie joined the Barnstormers board in 2021 but has worked with theater companies all over Grants Pass since 2012.
Dawn Allen
Dawn brings a long-standing passion for the arts to the board, fueled by supporting her children and grandchildren throughout their performing careers. When sheโs not attending a performance, her favorite pastime is reading. She considers it a great privilege to help strengthen this wonderful theatre organization.
Sharon Giddings
Sharon has been honored to serve on the Barnstormers Board of Directors since 2020 and as Treasurer since 2021. She was introduced to theatre in 1992 when a friend invited her to a small professional theatre in her Seattle neighborhood. After taking acting classes at that theatre, she landed her first community theatre role in 2002. At that point she was firmly hooked! Sharon played with many Seattle area community theatres for the next 12 years. In 2015 she moved to Grants Pass and earned her first role at Barnstormers, with several more to follow. In addition to acting, Sharon has served several theatres as stage manager, producer, board member, and treasurer. She is grateful to the Grants Pass theatre community for welcoming her and to God for giving her this pleasure in life. She looks forward to helping continue the Barnstormers legacy.
Sharif Abdulrahman
Sharif is excited to offer different perspectives and to help expose new generations to the wonders of theatre. Building on 70+ years here at barnstormers is a humbling task, one entered into with safety, efficiency, love, and artistry being key focus. Having spent years as a Production Manager, Technical Director, Stage Manager, and Performer in and around Southern California; he was pleased to have an opportunity to join the Board of Directors at this longstanding institute of the community. Graciously offering over 20yrs of craftsmanship and dedication to his new home and new friends. Cheers!
Judie Erickson
Judie Erickson has been volunteering at Barnstormers for 20 years - she has acted in 30 and directed 4, appearing onstage with both her daughter and granddaughter. She finds meeting all of the volunteers and the patrons who support our theatre the most rewarding part. She joined the board 15 years ago and because of this long history, she considers herself the board historian.
Robert Pyle
Robert has been a part of the Barnstormers family for over 20 years. His contributions consist of acting, directing, back stage, and set building. During this time Robert has been able to get his children involved as well. "It is always a great pleasure working with such amazing talent, and giving back to the community. Everyone deserves a chance to escape their normal everyday life once and a while. Robert thanks the board for their support over the years and is so incredibly happy to grow with this theatre.
Jill Glover
& VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Since joining the board in 2022, Jill has been a dedicated supporter of Barnstormers Theatre. Her involvement was sparked by a love for the arts, cultivated by watching her own children flourish in their high school theatre programs. She is committed to leveraging her experience to strengthen the future of the organization.
Denise Baker
& 75th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
Denise is a director, actor and choreographer with a BFA in Theatre Arts and Dance. Originally from Minneapolis, she has directed, choreographed and performed for theatre, film, television, commercials, music videos, dance productions, voice overs and more. In the 7 years since moving to Grants Pass, Denise served as Executive Director of Barnstormers Theatre, and is a member of the Barnstormers Artistic Committee, and a former member of RMT board of directors.
Marleen Granas
Marleen joined the Barnstormers Theatre Board in 2025, honoring the memory of her sister, Marcy Ann, who was a beloved actor with the company and a high school theatre enthusiast. Marleen champions the next generation of artists through the Marcy Ann Kightlinger Foundation, which provides scholarships to high school students pursuing further education in the theatre arts. Her commitment is rooted in celebrating the transformative power of performance.
Ron Holmes
I moved to the area at the onset of covid 2020 upon retiring from 25 years of practicing acupuncture/chinese herbology. I am currently pursuing an interest in art and sculpture, playing guitar, gardening and the great outdoors. I have always been fascinated with the magic of drama and the creation of illusion which has drawn me to volunteer at Barnstormers. I live with my wife and two cats next to the Applegate River