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 Our
Mission
To educate, entertain
and enrich the lives of young audiences.
The History of NWCT
Formed in 1993, NWCT
is a healthy nonprofit and one of the largest children’s
theater companies on the West Coast. Centrally located in the
historic Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, our facility
includes a 450-seat theater, classrooms,
and administrative offices.
Productions
Each season, NWCT offers
six family-oriented, thought-provoking shows on our mainstage featuring adult
actors and designers working beside talented young actors. In
choosing the season, we look for scripts with literary merit,
relevance to local school curriculum, and appeal to audiences
of diverse ages, genders and ethnicities. We create guides to enhance the educational impact of the plays, and provide
“Talk-Backs” and workshops for school audiences.
In addition to a mainstage season, we offer two TeenStage productions especially geared to older teen audiences.
 Theater School
Our year-round theater school offers Skills classes and Playlabs for ages 4 1/2-18, an internship program,
and summer employment/volunteer opportunities for teens.
Outreach Program
Off-site classes and production support are available to local schools
and programs that serve at-risk youth.
Kid's Company NW and Teens NW
Troupes perform in the Portland metro and SW
Washington communities.
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 Awards and Recognition
International Summit Creative Award
bronze medal for non-profit/government publication to Sucha Production, Inc. for NWCT's 2001-03 annual report (2005)
Publication in d'Artiste
a book of works by digital artists from around the world, artist Lee Moyer's poster for A Christmas Carol (2003)
Zeta Phi Eta Winifred Ward Award for Outstanding Children’s Theater,
American Alliance for Theater and Education (1996)
Outstanding Service to Oregon’s Children—Special Recognition Award
for free preview performances for disadvantaged youth, Foster Parents Association (1996)
Sunburst Award, Young Audiences of Oregon and Washington (1999-2000)
Portland theater critics Drammy awards:
“Best Performance by a Young Actor” (1996, two in 1997, two in 2001, 2006),
“Best Director” (2001, 2002), “Best Supporting Actor” (2001, 2007), “Best Set Design”
(2002), “Best Sound Design” (2005, 2007), “Special Award for Puppetry” (2001)
Portland Parent magazine Golden Bootie awards:
“Best Children’s Live Theater” (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999),
“Best Acting School” (1995, 1996, 1997), “Best Live Theater Production” (1995, 1996),
“Best Radio Show for Kids” (1995, 1996), “Best Theater Camp” (1996)
 NWCT
Founders
Diane Carlsen (Volunteer Director)
holds a B.A. in psychology and a masters of education. She has
taught 30 years at Parkrose School District where she served
on district committees for strategic planning, multicultural
awareness and early childhood education. She
is a member of the site council in her building, and has experience
as a theater and education advisor for the PTA.
Judy Kafoury
(Managing Director) holds a B.A. in psychology and an
M.S.W. from Portland State University. She created child development
specialist programs for Portland Public Schools, helped found the
Multnomah County Child Development Center and the Youth Justice
Clinic, and was director of marketing and development for the
Portland Civic Theater.
Carolyn Newsom
(Education Director) holds a degree in psychology from
Warner Pacific College. An accomplished pianist, Carolyn serves
as musical director for many NWCT shows and numerous local theatrical
productions. She taught theater arts for Portland Public Schools,
Portland Repertory Theater, and Portland Civic Theater.
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NWCT Board of Directors
| Member |
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Areas of Expertise |
| Stephen Kafoury, President |
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Government relations, former member Portland School Board |
| Carolyn Sheldon, Vice President |
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Founder, Child Development Specialist Program, Portland Public Schools |
| Steven H. Hull, Secretary |
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Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP, business background |
| Edward J. Roney, Treasurer |
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Financial Analyst Corporate Development, Tektronics |
| Douglas Capps |
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Attorney and project manager, Portland Public Schools |
| Diane Carlsen* |
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Education and education management |
| Judy Kafoury* |
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Non-profit management, education, marketing and development |
| Catherine Leedy |
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Development Director, Portland Schools Foundation |
| Carolyn Newsom* |
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Small business management, music
education |
| Megan Shipley |
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Health professional, lobbyist, fundraising |
| David Tucker |
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CPA, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs, University of Phoenix |
| Doug Zimmerman |
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Creative Services Director, KPTV (Fox12) |
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members |
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Staff
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Judy Kafoury, Managing Director
judy@nwcts.org, 503- 222-2190 x 17
Sarah Jane Hardy, Artistic Director
sarahjane@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 14
Carolyn Newsom, Education Director
carolyn@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 15
Diane Carlsen, Volunteer Director
503-222-2190 x 10
Melody Bridges, Development Director
melody@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 13
Michael Stirling, Capital Campaign/Development Director
michael@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 26
Roger Monroe, Company Stage Manager
roger@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 19
Paul Brown, Technical Director
paul@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 19
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Wendy Reznicsek, Production Manager
wendy@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 21
Mary Rochon, Costume Shop Manager
costumeshop@nwcts.org,503-222-2190 x 29
Tiffany Rowland Morris, Outreach Coordinator
tiffany@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 20
Cindy Simpson, Office Manager
cindy@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 23
Patricia Hanson, Box Office Manager
patricia@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 18
Erica Anne Cafazzo, Audience Services Manager
erica@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 16
Cindi Kinder, School Matinee Manager
cindikinder@nwcts.org, 503-222-2190 x 10
Barbara Bliss, Gift Shop Manager
503-222-2190 x 25
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College Interns
College students with a current standing of junior or senior, or who are part of a graduate studies
program can become Interns at NWCT. Opportunities for hands-on learning and application are available
in our Artistic, Production, Education, Administration and Development departments.
Internships are available year-round, with flexible schedules from 10 to 40 hours per week.
Internships are not paid, but most students receive credit through their educational institution.
Past NWCT Interns have found successful careers in the arts and beyond. Theater majors in
particular are encouraged to apply, but students from all disciplines are welcome.
For questions, or to be considered for an NWCT Internship, email a letter of inquiry and
resume to wendy@nwcts.org with "Internship" in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest in NWCT. We look forward to meeting you!
Current College Interns
Georgette Dashiell, Portland State University Theater Arts Graduate Program (Winter 2008)
Laura Rogers, Portland State University Theater Arts Undergraduate Program (Fall 2007)
Leslie Barker, University of Memphis Theater Arts Graduate Program (Summer 2007)
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