Leadership at St. Petersburg City Theatre

Stefanie quite literally grew up at City Theatre, first stepping onto the stage as a chorus member in The Music Man back in 2004, and she’s been a driving force here ever since. Today, as Board President, she wears more hats than most costume racks can hold: managing the budget, directing plays, writing scripts, and even rallying volunteers for costume clean-up days. By day, Stefanie serves as Associate General Manager at the world-renowned Lincoln Center, but a silver lining of the COVID restructuring allowed her to remain in St. Petersburg with her family, opening the door for her to join the SPCT board. Since then, she has poured her talents, energy, and heart into helping the theatre thrive. Whether she’s front of house, back of house, or anywhere in between, Stefanie is dedicated to carrying City Theatre into an exciting future for the next generation of artists and audiences.

Nathaniel Beaver is a local born actor in the St Pete area. He got his first real taste of the theatre thrill here at City Theatre as a teen. This community encouraged him to continue his curiosity in the Arts by attending PCCA at Gibbs High and later achieving a BFA in Acting from the University of Central Florida. Nathaniel has performed as a professional actor with Disney Live, Universal Studios, The Murder Mystery Company, and the National Theatre for Children. He has since returned to SPCT, serving as a current board member and member performer. You can find him in downtown St Pete during the day where he serves the community as a financial advisor. Nathaniel has a passion to use his financial knowledge to help SPCT and the Arts not only stay alive, but to thrive.

Kari is the kind of person every theatre dreams of having on their team...a true spark of joy who is always ready to pitch in. After moving to St. Pete in 2020, she quickly found her creative family at SPCT and has been an integral part of the theatre ever since. By day, Kari keeps things structured and organized as a Program Manager, but by night she dives into the magic of theatre, building imaginative sets, “MacGyver-ing” props from the most unexpected materials, and rallying volunteers to help the cast shine. Her energy, creativity, and can-do spirit help transform every production into an experience that dazzles our audiences and strengthens our community.

Rei is a Miami born and raised actor who has been in the theatre business since they were a teen. They have taken acting courses at UM, Cambridge University UK, and got their degree in Theatre at FIU. They have worked as a professional actor in TV shows and short films as well as many small professional theatre's around Florida. Rei has always had a passion for teaching and acting; they are fortunate to utilize both at SPCT as a part of the youth program. Away from the theatre they enjoy spending time with their cats at home, going to theme parks, drinking fancy coffee at coffee shops, reading, and, since becoming a new parent, hanging out with their infant. 

Vaughn is no stranger to the stage, having already performed in five Mainstage productions with SPCT. Offstage, he shares his passion for learning and creativity as a teacher at St. Paul’s Catholic School, where he teaches Technology to all grades, 6th Grade Math, and directs the middle school Theatre program. Vaughn is excited to bring his experience and enthusiasm to the SPCT board, where he looks forward to helping guide the theatre into its next century of bold, innovative, and unforgettable productions.

Richard has been lighting up community theatre for more than 30 years, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or anywhere a helping hand is needed. An actor, producer, props wrangler, and assistant stage manager, he’s done it all, and loved every moment of the ride. Since making St. Petersburg his home five years ago, Richard has continued sharing his passion with SPCT, where audiences have also enjoyed his work on stage. Known for his quick wit, great sense of humor, and ever-present smile, Richard brings both talent and joy to every production he touches.

Kevin is the heartbeat of our theatre. He wears many hats...overseeing building maintenance, designing and constructing sets, and making sure the space shines before every performance. As administrator of our thriving youth program, he guides the next generation of performers with care and enthusiasm. He’s also the central hub of communication, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. His dedication ensures that our theatre not only thrives but continues to feel like a second home for our community.