Staff

MANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Laura Nicholas

Managing Artistic Director
864.233.6733 ext. 101
laura.nicholas@centrestage.org

Laura Nicholas holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theatre Arts and an M.F.A. in Directing from Baylor University. Her background includes theatrical design and direction as well as stage management, vocal performance and theory. Prior to stepping into her current leadership role at Centre Stage, she served on staff at the theatre as the Associate Artistic Director. Under her leadership over the past four years, the theatre has seen many regional and world premieres as well as an artistic shift toward local artistry and excellence in programming for the Upstate’s only professional thrust stage. Laura holds numerous production credits in a wide range of material including musicals, comedies, dramas, and concert revue shows. Other professional experience includes a decade of customer service and management roles, as well as five years of teaching Theatre Appreciation, Stage Management, Public Speaking, and Acting at the University level. When she is not making theatre, Laura can be found shopping, doing yoga, listening to podcasts, and traveling around the world with her husband of twelve years!

Technical Director

TJ Hills

(864) 233-6733 Ext. 103
tjhills@centrestage.org

TJ Hills was born in Decatur Illinois but had the opportunity to live in five different states by the time he graduated high school. After high school he moved back to Atlanta to pursue a degree in aviation. While in Atlanta, he served as a production technician, sound engineer and broadcast director with Northpoint Ministries and a few of their strategic partners around the Atlanta area. TJ calls the south home and lived in Atlanta for many years before moving to Greenville with his wife and two children. TJ has always loved live show production and is excited to turn his passion into a career with Centre Stage.

Patron Services Manager

Jenny Bennett

(864) 233-6733 Ext. 102
jenny.bennett@centrestage.org

Jenny was born in Murray, KY and relocated to Greenville with her husband and 2 children in 2006. She has a BA in Business from Murray State University. She began working with local theatres several years ago costuming shows that her children were in and found a real passion for all things theatre related. At Centre Stage she has found a place that combines both her customer service and management experience with her love of theatre. She hopes to see you at a show soon!

Production and Marketing Manager

Cheyenne Rivenbark

864.233.6733 (ext. 107)
cheyenne.rivenbark@centrestage.org

Originally from Statesville, North Carolina, Cheyenne moved to Greer, SC, with her husband in 2021. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance with a concentration in Musical Theatre from North Greenville University. She graduated as a member of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, as well as being nominated for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships on behalf of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Cheyenne has auditioned and worked with many theatres in the upstate area and continues to pursue her love of performing. Cheyenne is excited to have been working at Centre Stage since 2021 and hopes she can help give new performers a chance at the spotlight! Some of Cheyenne’s hobbies include playing board games, thrifting, and spending time with her husband and family.

Production Assistant

Samantha Eyler

(864) 233-6733
csproduction@centrestage.org