Meet The Team
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Board President
RANDY HOEPKER
Randy is a professional musician, having spent a career as a high school band director, and conducting ensembles and music exchanges all over the world. He is currently the bassist for the national touring band Miguel Espinoza Fusion, and is the co-founder and former Music Director of the Colorado Brass, and other regional ensembles. He has participated in dozens of productions as an award-winning pit orchestra director, musical co-director and actor. He loves the Trinidad area, where he lives with his wife Markie.
Secretary
Deborah "Deb" johnson
Deb is a dedicated community member with a passion for the arts, currently residing in Trinidad, Colorado. Originally from Minnesota, Deb brings a diverse background in business analysis from her tenure at a major healthcare company. Over the past two years, she has enthusiastically volunteered at Main Street LIVE, contributing to various productions and events. Her experience in business analysis has equipped her with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which she is eager to apply to the strategic and operational aspects of our community theater as a member of the Board of Directors.
Board Member at Large
Sharon Sorenson
Sharon moved to Trinidad from Houston, TX in 2011 and was delighted to discover live theatre in Trinidad. She and her husband have been avid supporters of SCRT/MSL. Before retiring in 2016, she worked as a business analyst on a variety of e-commerce and web portal projects (translation: she is a “techie”). Those analytical skills serve her well as a member of the SCRT Board. As the President of the Trinidad Music Association, she serves as a liaison between MSL and the TMA.
Vice President
ernie parker
Ernie has been a resident of Trinidad since 2007 and a patron of SCRT/MSL since its second season. During his tour of duty in the US Navy, he was an electronics technician. After separation, he spent his entire career in the computer industry, with the last 17 years at Compaq/HP. Extra-curricular activities include SCUBA diving, bicycling, hot-air ballooning, woodworking and astronomy. He uses his computer skills to maintain the MSL Web site and provide various graphics and videos.
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Treasurer
Barbara privitt
Barbara was a Choreographer and featured dancer/singer in musical theatre productions in her native Fort Worth, Texas. She has trained with the Memphis Preparatory Ballet, Margo Dean School of Dance, Creative Arts Theatre School, Schaffenburg Ballet Academy and Bruce Lea’s Dance Factory. In Trinidad, Barbara has acted with both the Trinidad Community Theatre and the SCRT Professional company and has taught ballet through Dance Connection. With a background in accounting and financial planning, Barbara serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors.
Board Member at Large
Tresa "Tea" Compton
After four years of theater production in high school, Tea, for years, promised to get back into theater. She owns Compton Ridge Clothiers in town, located in the Historic Fox Theatre -- a building she loves and is so grateful to spend her days there. She has lived in Trinidad for two years and loves the beauty and creativity that surges through the town, as well as any opportunity she gets to be a part of it.
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Executive Director
Eric Shephard
Eric Shephard is a veteran of more than 30 years of professional and community-based theatre. He received his MFA in Theatre from Baylor University in 1999. Born in Indiana, he has lived and worked in Kentucky, New York, Georgia and Texas, where he has appeared as an actor in over 50 productions and directed more than 100 shows. He has led three theatre organizations in Georgia and Central Texas. In addition to his work on stage, he has filmed dozens of television spots and PSAs in the last 20 years. In the classroom, he has taught at several colleges, including the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Central Texas College, and Austin Community College. His hobbies include travel, hiking, cooking, gardening and watching baseball. He is excited to now be a part of Main Street LIVE, and eager to continue its prominence in southern Colorado.
Technical Director / Facility Manager
jc pico
JC moved his family to the Trinidad area more than four years ago after spending 20 years in Key West, FL. Since his teen years, JC has been running sound and lights as well as playing drums in a number of bands over the years. Currently he can be seen playing drums for the Trinidad progressive metal band TRiP and is the percussionist for TrinAcoustic. His passion for live music and theatre brought him to Main Street LIVE in early 2022 where he fulfills the role of Tech Director.
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Office Assistant
katherine Agnello
Katherine first appeared on-stage at age 5 in a theater camp and has continued to engage in the performing arts, both onstage and backstage almost every year since. Outside of the theater, she spent 10 years in 4-H. She is excited to be a part of the front office!
Facebook Manager
Vicki kirschman
Vicki moved to Trinidad in 2022. About a year later, she joined the Main Street LIVE volunteer force and immersed herself in organizing the basement. She has given many volunteer hours helping with various projects around the community. She has now taken over the position of Facebook Manager at MSL and excited to be on board!
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Director Emerita
harriet vaugeois
Harriet has 50 years of experience in professional theatre as a Director, Choreographer, Actor, Writer, and grant writer. A life long educator & creative, Harriet has degrees in both Theatre and Education from Michigan State University and an MFA from Wayne State University. Having retired in Las Animas County, Harriet continues to pour herself into civic and philanthropic passions.
Director Emeritus
fred vaugeois
Fred has worked for over 50 years as a Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Actor and Director. He has three degrees in the performing arts, a degree from The Pasadena Playhouse School for the Performing Arts, a B.A. from Cal State Fullerton and an MFA from Wayne State University where he acted with the prestigious Hilberry Repertory Company. Fred works year-round promoting the reputation of SCRT in the national theater community, especially through his efforts with the United Professional Theatre Association.