Shaina Pierce (she/her) is excited to be at SCT for the first time. She recently moved to Seattle from Atlanta. Shaina has worked at The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Rep. She has also stage managed at The Alliance Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Alabama Shakespeare Festival to name a few. She is proud to be a member of AEA and has received an MFA from The University of Alabama. Shaina thanks her family and friends for their belief and support.

Max Zamorano (he/they) is a Seattle based stage manager and is delighted to be making his SCT debut! In addition to stage management, he is also passionate about baking, reading, running, and his cat Salem. Recent credits include: The 5th Avenue Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre (ACT), Seattle Rep, Intiman Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare.

Nina Meehan (she/her) is an award-winning director and playwright creating theatrical experiences that resonate across generations. Her recent artistic work includes Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, the Musical (Pasek, Paul and McDonald), Wheels on the Bus, and the world-premiere of Grumpy Monkey, the Musical, produced by Pasadena Playhouse. Nina's work has reached over one million audience members worldwide. She specializes in adaptations, transforming cherished stories into dynamic theatrical experiences. She is a sought-after keynote speaker with a specialization in communication and creativity. Nina is a Doctoral Candidate in Creativity Studies and lives in Tahoe with her husband and three children.

Austin Zumbro (he/him) stands as one of the most prolific writers and composers in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) over the past 15 years. With an impressive portfolio of over 30 plays and musicals, Zumbro has made significant contributions to children's theatre. His acclaimed works include Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site the Musical, which earned the TBA Award for Best New Musical; Fly Guy, the Musical, licensed by the Susan Gurman Agency; and The Day the Crayons Quit, the Musical. Notably, his The Rainbow Fish Musical won the AATE Distinguished Play Award in 2020. His most recent success, Llama Llama, the Musical, has delighted audiences nationwide. Zumbro served as the resident playwright and composer at Bay Area Children’s Theatre for 12 years. He lives in Oakland, California with his two daughters (ages 5 and 3).

After 12 years away, Mark Rabe (he/him) is delighted to return to SCT. From 2006 to 2013 he music-directed 15 productions here: Goodnight Moon 2007 & 2009, High School Musical, Busytown, Peter Pan, Wizard Of Oz 2008 & 2012, Pero (also in the cast onstage), Lyle The Crocodile, and more. Professional singer/actor & music director for 30+ years at many theatres including Seattle Rep, ACT, Showtunes Theatre (20+ productions), Seattle G&S Society (Gregory Award nomination), Second Story Repertory, Reboot Theatre, plus many others. He also tours the country with Frank Ferrante in An Evening With Groucho.

Jeffrey (he/him) is a Washingtonian working in Seattle and the Northwest since 1990. For SCT: The Best Summer Ever! (Dir: Steven Dietz), Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (Dir: Linda Hartzel), Garden of Rikki Rikki Tavi (Dir: Rita Giomi). Local design includes: The 5th Avenue (Dirs: Bill Berry, Phillip George), Village (Dir: Rich Grey), Harlequin, Book-It, Tacoma Actors Guild. 12 seasons at Oregon Contemporary Theater: Wickham's Christmas 2 and 3, Last 5 Years, Clybourne Park, Next to Normal, Assassins. Designer of Seattle Center Winterfest since 2008. National: Three years at Denver Center Theatre design/production shops, Thomas the Train on Stage. MFA: UO '95. Website: JeffreyDesigns.net

Danielle Nieves (she/her) is thrilled to be back with the incredible artists at Seattle Children's Theatre. Her work has been seen previously at SCT (Hula Hoopin' Queen), The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Rep, Village Theatre, Intiman Theatre, The Old Globe, Dallas Theater Center, South Coast Repertory Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Writer's Theatre, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and Cleveland Playhouse. Off-Broadway credits: Pity in History, No End of Blame, Gertrude The Cry, and Lovesong of the Electric Bear for PTP/NYC at the Atlantic Stage 2. USA 829 member. www.daniellenieves.com

Gwen Cubbage's (she/her) Broadway and regional credits include assistant work on Sondheim! The Birthday Concert, the Tony Award-nominated The Scottsboro Boys, and shows at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Guthrie, and the McCarter. She lit live performances by Macklemore, Michael Franti, Rascal Flatts, Trixie and Katya, and many more. Her architectural credits include the IES Award-winning Expedia Headquarters; the new main terminal of PDX; and The Spiral skyscraper in NYC. She has received seventeen awards, nominations, or features, and six art grants, in her fifteen-year career. She is the Production Manager & Lighting Designer for the University of Washington Department of Dance.

Sandra Huezo-Menjivar (they/them) is a sound designer and audio engineer based in Seattle, WA. Recent credits include Sound Designer, Jettison to Europa, (Annex Theatre), Co-Sound Designer, The Effect, (ArtsWest), Sound Designer/A1, A Wrinkle in Time, (Village Theatre KIDSTAGE), and Sound Designer, Love’s Labor’s Lost, (Seattle Shakespeare Company). They are also a broadcast console operator for local public radio stations KEXP and KUOW. They couldn’t be happier to be making their debut with SCT! You can find them on Instagram @menjivar_sound.