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
Devon Lee
Technical Director
Doug Avery
Box Office & Volunteer Manager
Megan Ernest
Development Director
Midland Staff
Anna Belt
Intern, 2025-2026
Kaye Hartman
Box Office Representative
Consulting Team
Bret Clippinger
Facilities Manager, Contractor
Lindsey McCutchan
Volunteer House Photographer
Nicole Fraley
Marketing Leadership, Contractor
Tim Juengst
Finance Leadership, Contractor
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 volunteer 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.
Executive Committee
Ginny Sharkey, President
Jenny Morehead, Vice President
Pat McGonagle, Treasurer
Lindsey McCutchan, Secretary
Board Members
Dr. Ann Walther
Bruce Collen
Christian Robertson
Cynthia Webster
Jeff Watkins
Jennifer McDonald
Joe Moore
Kent Dubbe
Kim Manno
Larry Williams
Michael Harris
Tinashe Makura
Tom Bunyard