Our Staff and Board

Davey Beyer, Artistic Director since 2024, has been involved with Cresson Lake Playhouse since 2010, and is excited to be working behind the scenes as the new Artistic Director! Davey is currently the Elementary Art Teacher at Cambria Heights School District where he also runs the High School Theater Department.


Tara Brodish, Executive Director since 2024, has been volunteering and working behind the scenes at Cresson Lake since 2017 as a board member, stage manager, and social media manager. Tara currently teaches English Language Arts at Windber Middle School and enjoys the playhouse as another artistic outlet.


Josh Duman, Facilities Director since 2022, has been involved with Cresson Lake Playhouse as a performer and music director since 2015. Now, he puts on his tool belt and uses his extensive carpentry skills to keep the facilities looking great and operational  


Claire Lowmaster, Production Manager since 2012, has been involved at Cresson Lake Playhouse for more than 10 years.  She has been a director, stage manager, and many other roles including some onstage at the barn.  Claire is also the owner/photographer of Claire Therese Photography in Ebensburg and is employed by Admiral Peary Vo-Tech in Ebensburg.


Katie Vescovi, Accounting Clerk since 2024, has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has spent the last 10 years working at a local CPA firm. She is looking forward to being a good financial resource to the Playhouse.


Board of Trustees

Scott Getz, President
Bob Crusciel, Vice President
Dirk Johnson, Treasurer
Megan Dumm, Secretary


  • Samantha Brisini
  • Sharon Burk
  • Heather Cummings
  • Justin Davis
  • Mickie Eberhart
  • Courtney Edmundson
  • Donna Gority
  • Dave Huber
  • Kathy Inzana
  • Matt Koenigsberg
  • Megan Marcaurelle-Jones
  • Chris Oravec
  • Sue Stevens
  • Wendy Stewart
  • Ann Way
  • Angela Wise

Jr. Board Member: Audrey Gokey


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