Meet the Team
Kathy Holsworth,
Artistic Director/Interim Executive Director
Kathy has been an integral part of the Pensacola Little Theatre’s operations since 1996. She spent six years managing the box office among other tasks here at the Theatre. A lifelong performer, Kathy has been involved in acting, costumes, set design, and directing at PLT for nearly 30 years. She continues to perform in and direct PLT productions and serves as the head of the Artistic Committee. Kathy is a member of Theatre Communications Group, American Association of Community Theatre, and Impact 100. She has a BA in Education from the University of Alabama and earned her Master’s degree in Strategic Communications and Leadership from the University of West Florida. She has been Artistic Director since 2015.
artistic@pensacolalittletheatre.com
Kayla Stephenson,
Technical director
Kayla is in her 10th season here at PLT. Originally from Mississippi, she holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. Kayla’s passion for the arts extends beyond her work, as she enjoys immersing herself in the local arts community and spending time with friends. With her expertise and attention to detail, Kayla consistently brings theatrical visions to life and enhances the overall production quality at Pensacola Little Theatre.
technical@pensacolalittletheatre.com
topher warren,
education director
Topher is in his 5th season at PLT. A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Topher has been performing on the Pensacola stage for over 20 years. Topher is an alumnus of PLT’s Education Program, beginning his acting career in 2001. After graduating from Pensacola State College with an AA in Theatre, and The University of West Florida with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Topher toured with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, performing and teaching children all across the United States and Canada. Topher moved back to Pensacola from the greater Atlanta area in 2021, and serves on the Artistic, Treehouse, and Studio 400 Committees, and has appeared many times on stage as well as in the director’s chair. He is also a member of the Florida Association for Theatre Educators (FATE) as well as the American Association of Community Theatre.
education@pensacolalittletheatre.com
Ashley Simmons,
marketing director
Ashley has been acting and volunteering in the Pensacola area since 2008. As a native to the Florida Panhandle, Ashley received her BA in Theatre from UWF in 2010. She serves on our Artistic Committee and has been seen on our stage as well as in the Director’s chair. Noteworthy theatrical accomplishments include directing Macbeth: Sands of Fate for UWF in 2024 and creating Unrequited, an immersive theatrical experience for Pensacola Little Theatre’s participation in Foo Foo Fest 2022. As a self-taught graphic designer, she has over 10 years of professional design and marketing experience and is an award-winning photographer. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ashley is a devoted mother, wife, and podcaster.
marketing@pensacolalittletheatre.com
Bryan Chapman,
shop supervisor
Bryan Chapman comes to us from the rolling hills of Kentucky, where he previously worked for the Market House Theatre. Bryan studied Environmental Science at Murray State University, but his true passion is carpentry.
technical2@pensacolalittletheatre.com
Jennifer Goodman,
Finance Director
Jennifer is originally from Tampa and grew up in the SF Bay area, which is probably why she loves to be on or around the water. After receiving her B.S. in Business Administration from CSU Hayward, Jennifer has worked in finance and operations for The Gap, The North Face, and Nordstrom. You can find her hiking, running, or cooking when not crunching numbers.
operations@pensacolalittletheatre.com
Michael Smith,
Center Services Coordinator
Between Kaleidoscope (Ballet Pensacola) and Pensacola Little Theatre, Michael has been in the performing arts his entire life – spending nearly every day at The Center as a child – and developing rich relationships over the years. After attending Pensacola State College, Michael began working with the Saenger Theatre and found that his love for the theatre extended beyond the stage.
boxoffice@pensacolalittletheatre.com
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