People Behind the Magic
Behind every unforgettable performance and community moment at The Midland Theatre stands an extraordinary team united by passion for the arts
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated professional staff brings decades of combined expertise in arts management, operations, and patron services, working alongside our committed board of directors—drawn from across the community and united by their shared love for the arts—to provide strategic guidance and unwavering support for our mission.
Midland Leadership
Maryann Crist
Executive Director
Doug Avery
Box Office & Volunteer Manager
Megan Ernest
Development Director
Midland Vounteers
Nearly 200 devoted volunteers who serve as ushers, help with events, and support our operations, this remarkable team of professionals, leaders, and community members honors our historic legacy.
The Midland Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings together passionate advocates from across our community who share an unwavering commitment to preserving The Midland's legacy while boldly shaping its future.
Our board members invest their expertise, networks, and passion to keep The Midland at the center of Licking County's cultural life. Together, they ensure that this historic theater remains not just a venue, but a vital community asset that brings world-class arts to our hometown.
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Ginny Sharkey, President
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Jenny Morehead, Vice President
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Pat McGonagle, Treasurer
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Lindsey McCutchan, Secretary
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Tom Bunyard
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Bruce Collen
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Kent Dubbe
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Beau Ferguson
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Michael Harris
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Tinashe Makura
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Kim Manno
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Jennifer McDonald
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Joe Moore
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Christian Robertson
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Chris Stein
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Dr. Ann Walther
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Jeff Watkins
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Cynthia Webster
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Larry Williams