Board of Directors

The Festival 56 current Board of Directors are:

Tracy Makransky, President
Aubrey Stiennen, Vice-President
Rita Hanna, Business Manager
Jane Knapp, Secretary
Shari Eklof
Joseph Ennebach
Amber Harper
Rachel Gorenz-Johnson
Kathy Missel
Tammy Tieman
Kurt Workman

Executive Director
Maureen Droessler

Recent News

Youth Employment in the Arts 2023

Apr 16, 2023

Festival 56 has an exciting opportunity for high school students coming up this summer. We will offer up to three high school students and this year's graduates the opportunity to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional company with various...

Welcome to the Renaissance!

Feb 3, 2023

The theme for our 2023 summer season is Welcome to The Renaissance! Just as the Renaissance was a historical period of transition to not only revitalize but even surpass the achievements of the past, this season is designed to usher in a new era of creativity and...