THE THEATER PROJECT STAFF

  • Marty Johnson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Named by Playbill.com as one of the “Top Ten Educators Shaping Broadway,” Marty Johnson is an award-winning arts leader, theatre educator, and director, with more than 30 years of experience developing innovative programs and creative theatrical opportunities for communities and young people. His career includes leadership roles with North Shore Music Theatre, the Academy of Pop/XIX Entertainment in Los Angeles, Junior Theatre Festivals Worldwide, and iTheatrics in New York City where he adapted and directed pilot productions of over 50 educational titles. He holds a master’s degree in Theatre from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, served nine years on theTYA/USA board, and is co-author of the book ”The iTheatrics Method.”

  • Lexine Mainwaring

    BOX OFFICE MANAGER

    Lexine Mainwaring (She/Her/Ally) was a public high school teacher for 32 years. When she heard that The Theater Project was going to perform Inherit The Wind, she got a group of educators together to help sponsor this important show. After she retired, one of the TTP Board members asked Lexine if she'd like a job, to which she replied, "Heck, no!" (or something like that). But TTP is such a special place--welcoming and accessible to everyone who is looking for a safe and caring community in which to learn and grow and have fun--she embraced the opportunity to be a part of it as the Box Office Manager. In her spare time, she tutors New Mainers, reads widely, studies French, gardens, experiments with cooking, and looks after Lucie, the feline princess of all she surveys.

  • Mia Garza

    THEATER MANAGER

    Mia Garza (She/Her) was first introduced to The Theater Project in early 2025 while designing lights for The Wizard of Oz. She is a 2024 graduate of Wheaton College Massachusetts, where she studied Theater and Hispanic Studies. In the theater, she specializes in stage management and lighting design. She is passionate about making theater an equitable and accessible space for all to enjoy, and is honored to be able to do so in her local community. In her spare time, she loves reading, cooking new recipes, and taking care of her gecko, Fizzgig.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - John Tower
Vice President - Audrey Burns
Secretary - Nina Roth-Wells

Directors:
Keith Anctil - Julia Brown - Audrey Cross - Grace Kneebone - Julie Middleton

  • John Tower (He/Him) has been a board member of The Theater Project since 2019. He is actively involved in community outreach, audience engagement, and building and grounds maintenance. You can find him in the audience or House Managing during events. John's journey with The Theater Project began when his son spent most of his childhood there. He wanted to contribute his time to a non-profit that shares his values and brings joy to the youth community. John is a parent, a runner, and a theater lover. He enjoys spending his free time contributing to the hard work at The Theater Project.

  • Audrey Thebarge (She/Her) first fell in love with The Theater Project as a teen. As an actor in The Young Company she found community and confidence. She went on to study Theater, Rhetoric, and Music at Bates College, where she now works in the Admission Office. Audrey loves to support the Theater through organizing fundraiser events and spreading the word about this special place on School Street.

  • Nina Roth-Wells (She/Her) has served on the TTP board since 2018.  Nina’s daughter Emma was involved in the TTP young company and Nina got to know the theater while driving Emma to and from rehearsals.  While on the board Nina has served as treasurer, president and most recently secretary.  While not a “theater person” herself Nina enjoys watching others perform in live theater and improv.  Nina is an art conservator and lives with her husband Andy, children Emma and Chase and a whole lot of animals.

  • Audrey Cross (she/her) is a proud alumna of the Theater Project's Young Company. She started out with TTP in the 2006 production of "The Phantom Tollbooth," and was active through when she graduated high school in 2011. She studied Ecology and Environmental Sciences at UMaine and then worked for her alma mater for a few years. When she returned to Brunswick, amidst challenges and life changes, she felt all the good feelings rush back when she visited the Theater Project. She joined the Theater Project Board so that she could pay it forward for other young people to experience the magic of that safe and creative space, the invitation to try new things, and the supportive community; Audrey reflects often that though life is full of changes, those experiences, skills and connections stay with you! She loved teaching a couple of classes at the Theater Project for children ages 3-5, and she looks forward to learning more about empowering youth. Audrey is now a mixed media artist, jewelry designer, shaman, gardener, and volunteer.