Lyric Theatre Company Staff
ANDREW BRITT,
Executive Director
(802) 861-0088
andrew@lyrictheatrevt.org
Andrew has supported the creation of live theatre professionally for over 15 years, with experience on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and in regional theaters across the country. He has had the pleasure of working with artists across many performing arts genres including Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Sir Patrick Stewart, Emilia Clarke, Steve Martin, Billy Crudup, Tracey Ullman, Walter Bobbie, Kathleen Marshall, Sean Mathias, and John Crowley. Prior to joining Lyric Theatre Company, Andrew was the Associate Director on the Broadway productions of Bright Star, The Present, Waiting for Godot, No Man’s Land, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. His Off-Broadway credits include The Bandwagon at NY City Center Encores! and The Explorer’s Club at Manhattan Theatre Club. He was the Associate Director on the first national tour of ELF the Musical. Andrew has worked regionally at Paper Mill Playhouse, The Old Globe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The Kennedy Center, North Carolina Theatre, Jenny Wiley Theatre, Theatre Raleigh, and The Lost Colony, America’s Longest-Running Outdoor Drama. He was a Producer on several television productions including Caribbean Life, Island Life, Hawaii Life, and Mexico Life for HGTV; Life After Lockup and Love After Lockup for WeTV; and Mountains and Sea for Digital Domain. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from East Carolina University. He is an alumni of The Sanford Meisner Acting Technique Program and The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society’s Professional Observership Program. Andrew received the Jonathan Alper Directing Fellowship from Manhattan Theatre Club.
COLE MARINO,
Office and Communications Coordinator
(802)-658-1484 ext. 102
office@lyrictheatrevt.org
DORIS O’BRIEN,
Bookkeeper
(802) 658-1484 ext. 101
doris@lyrictheatrevt.org
Board of Directors | 2025 – 2026
OFFICERS
Kerry Farrell, board chair
Kerry Farrell began her journey with Lyric Theatre Company in 2010, inspired by her daughter’s involvement in the production of Peter Pan. Over the years, she has taken on various roles within the organization, including costume designer, producer, board member, and active participant in the education committee. When she’s not immersed in theater, Kerry works as a school nurse at Gertrude Chamberlin School and enjoys spending time with her family. She feels fortunate to be able to pursue her dual passions—nursing and theater—every day.
John Gravel, board vice chair
John is a retired attorney who lives in Burlington with his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann. An active Lyric member for the past 48 years. John has been in 29 productions on stage and has also served as a Production Supervisor for two shows, and on many backstage committees. John has also served on Lyric’s Board of Directors in four separate decades and as its Board Chair on two occasions. John was also asked By Lyric to head up its effort to purchase and renovate the Flynn. He, and others, formed the first Flynn Board in 1979 and John served as it’s Board Chair for the first three years of the Flynn’s existence. Most recently he chaired Lyric’s Capital Campaign which raised the funds to allow Lyric to acquire it’s new creative space.
Dorothy Wright, treasurer / finance chair
BIO COMING SOON.
Kimberly Steinfeld, secretary / nominating chair
Kimberly Steinfeld joined Lyric in 2014 and currently sits on the Board of Directors as the Nominating committee Chair. Kimberly’s theater resume spans 12 productions, including The Producers, Legally Blonde, White Christmas, Mary Poppins, The Who’s Tommy, Annie the Musical, The Addams Family, Matilda 1.0 and 2.0, Into the Woods, Shrek the Musical, and The Wizard of Oz. is excited by the opportunity to transition from costume work to explore the world of producing for Newsies alongside Kerry Farrell. Kimberly has a background in finance, human resources, and leadership development. When not involved in theater, Kimberly spends time cycling and cooking.
Board Committee Chairs and Members at Large
Njama Braasch, member at large
Njama Braasch joined Lyric Theatre Company with a deep appreciation for the performing arts and a passion for community engagement. His connection to theater began in high school with on-stage roles in Guys and Dolls and Our Town, later expanding to technical work as a lighting technician and backstage support for school productions. Outside of Lyric, Njama brings over 25 years of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity. As VP, Information Security & GRC at SurePoint Technologies, he leads initiatives that protect digital assets and ensure business resilience. He holds CISSP and CISM certifications and is recognized for his ability to navigate complex compliance landscapes. Njama is excited to contribute to Lyric’s mission, offering both strategic insight and hands-on support wherever needed.
Tom Dunn, Documentation Chair
Tom has a degree in technical theatre and worked in the business for 20 years opening 2 new theaters while designing and building many productions. He then switched to IT ultimately retiring from IBM. Since moving to VT in 1986 he has designed both lighting and sets for many community theatre productions. His first Lyric production was Annie in 1988. His main interest lately is improving on the pre-visualization of productions using 3D models and engineering projections for shows with an occasional lighting design thrown in. Tom’s real passion is sailing and his granddaughter.
Christine Everitt, membership chair
Christine is thrilled to be on the Board of Directors at Lyric Theatre Company. After moving to Vermont in 2008, she attended her first ever Lyric production of Oliver! in 2013 followed by Les Miserables in 2014. At that moment, she was hooked. While she never had the courage to audition herself, her daughter Harley has taken the reins for her. It’s safe to say, the Everitt family found a home. Christine graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Elementary Education followed by a Masters of Science Degree in Curriculum and Teacher from Columbia University, Teachers College. Having spent 17 years in the classroom teaching in Philadelphia, New York City and Vermont, Christine has recently shifted from full time teaching to substitute teaching and math coaching. She is familiar with many of the local schools and sees theater as an extraordinary way for children to access their creativity, vulnerability and joy. Christine also serves on the Education Committee and always appreciates being in a room with passionate educators and theater lovers!
Ian Ferris, production selection & evaluation chair
Ian has been a Lyric member since 2012 (12 years). During that time, he was an actor on stage in 11 productions, an artistic director for one production, and worked behind the scenes on four other main stage productions. In 2020, he was Lyric’s volunteer of the year. He is also actively curating and maintaining Lyric’s private video archives. He is also a member of the Production Selection and Evaluation Committee and happily married to fellow Lyric Member Megan Ferris, and they have an almost 4-year-old son named Milo. When not doing Lyric things, he can usually be found traveling the country for concerts and shooting videos of various performances around the area.
Stephen Kendall, member at large
Steve is a proud second-generation Lyric member actively involved since 1996. He has served multiple terms on Lyric’s Board of Directors totaling 20 plus years since 1996. In that time, he has served as Board Chair twice, Treasurer twice, Membership Chair, and a member of the Capital Campaign Committee to purchase and renovate the current creative space. Steve has been involved in nearly 30 Lyric productions. He has been Production Supervisor of five Main Stage productions, four with his wife Kelly as Artistic Director, and has appeared on stage in 15 productions. A 35 plus year community banker all in Vermont, he is an Executive Vice President at Union Bank overseeing Residential and Consumer Lending. He lives in Shelburne with his wife Kelly who has been involved with Lyric since 1978.
Kyla Paul Marchand, marketing & outreach chair
Kyla Paul Marchand joined Lyric in 2014 during her time at University of Vermont and has been growing with the organization ever since. She has performed on the Flynn Mainstage, served as choreographer, set decoration chair, and director. Kyla has been on the board since 2023 and is currently the chair of the Outreach and Inclusivity committee. Outside of Lyric, Kyla has been involved with Neat with a Twist, Ballet Vermont, Island Stage, and Williston Community Theater. In 2024 Kyla founded Cat Call Dance Company with her friend Ellie Wallace to provide high quality dance performance opportunities to the arts community. Kyla has a background in marketing, project management, classroom education, and arts education. Kyla lives in Colchester with her wife and their pets. In what little free time there is left, Kyla enjoys painting and travels whenever she can.
Kit Meyers, community, advocacy & engagement chair
Kit has been an active member of Lyric Theatre since 2016, contributing to numerous behind-the-scenes crews in roles such as Assistant Lighting Designer, Assistant Stage Manager, and Stage Manager, among others. In recent years, Kit has also found their way onto the stage, performing in two main stage productions as well as a Theatre for Young Audiences show. Kit is excited to join the board, eager to deepen their understanding of the organization and help grow the vibrant Lyric community.
Vonnie Murad, education chair
Vonnie Murad serves as Chair for the Education Committee. Reaching and teaching people through theater—as a performer, assistant director, and dance captain for national and international tours of Broadway musicals—was her métier. Twenty years ago, she put her vocational goals on hold to begin a family. In the process, she took a job as a project manager with Senator Hillary Clinton, organizing job fairs and conferences in upstate New York. Later she worked at an investment banking firm, until she went into labor on the Chairman’s office sofa. Since then, she’s managed two kids and a household instead of projects and VIPs. She moved to Vermont and works as a sugar cookie artist at Klinger’s Bakery.
Karen Sheedy, member at large
Karen graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a degree in Accounting. She then earned a Masters of Taxation from Bentley College. Karen joined JMM & Associates in 1987, and became a shareholder in 2014 with taxation as her primary focus. She has extensive experience working with individuals and small businesses. Karen’s expertise also includes trust and estate taxation. Karen has previously served two terms on the Lyric Board and in the role of Treasurer. She has also been involved with other nonprofits in leadership roles. She and her dog, Bailey, are a certified Therapy Dogs of Vermont team.
Doug Viehmann, Facilities chair
Douglas R. Viehmann, AIA, earned Architecture and Fine Arts degrees from Rhode Island School of Design. Before moving to Vermont in 1978 he was design partner of Conservative Builders, a residential design/build firm in Maine. He has served on the Board of Directors of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, as Commodore of the Board of Governors and Buildings and Grounds Chair for the Lake Champlain Yacht Club. He is active on many committees of First Congregational Church, Burlington. Doug believes that the use of local and natural materials will reduce the environmental cost of a project and keep construction dollars in local hands. From beginnings as a lowly props placer in Oklahoma! (1996?) Doug eventually graduated to set design starting with Guys and Dolls in 2006. After 10 sets, Titanic the Musical remains a high point for technical and emotional reasons. While practicing architecture in Vermont for over 30 years designing buildings that will (hopefully) be around for a long time, it is much more exhilarating to design theater sets which are here today and gone tomorrow; demolition is so cathartic!
Tomomi Ueda, member at large
“Love of art has been with me all my life, despite my chosen career in engineering. I caught the “theater bug” back in college when I was looking for an artistic outlet while slaving away in the engineering school. I loved being able to combine my engineering knowledge and art background to help create beautiful yet functional sets. The first thing I did after graduating and getting a job in Vermont was to look for a theater group where I could be a ‘techie.’ I haven’t looked back since joining Lyric in 1999!”
Jennifer Warwick, member at large