Effective June 1, 2025, it is with great excitement and pride that Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) welcomes two outstanding professionals to its leadership team. Amy Schropp is the Executive Director of Development and Engagement with primary focuses on grants, donors, and community partnerships and Jason Kimmell is the Executive Director of Management and Education with primary focuses on business operations, personnel management, and education. These new Executive Directors are expected to bring a fresh perspective and boost the company’s continuous growth.

 

Amy started with CTA as a volunteer in 2022 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. With a strong community service background, she’s produced shows, built up and run our volunteer base, and helped strategically lead CTA. Amy has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She has proven to be an intrinsic force for community involvement in the organization. With a passion for community partnerships and providing opportunities for youth in the performing arts, Amy brings a fresh and positive perspective to this position.

 

Jason has worked in community + regional production companies, dinner theatre, television, and Broadway. From 2006-2022 he served as artistic staff for a myriad of our main stage productions and began working as a staff member in 2013. Over the years, Jason has a proven track record of success in CTA as an integral business and arts component. With 40 years in the performing arts + 21 years in youth education, he brings a wealth of experience along with a strong passion for nurturing the growth and development of the love of theater in children.

 

“Both leaders bring not only exceptional skills but also a heartfelt commitment to the role theatre plays in a child’s development. I am confident that their contributions will elevate our work and deepen our impact.”, says Michelle Bruno – President of the Board of Directors for Children’s Theatre of Annapolis. “We look forward to all we will create together on—and beyond—the stage.”

 

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