CTE 2026 Staff

Kyle Murphy brings a blend of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and deep community involvement to every project he undertakes. His business career includes key roles with major organizations such as HSBC, The Seattle Times, and Comcast, where he developed expertise in operations, customer experience, and strategic growth....

Kristina Cummins is excited to step into the role of Program Director for Creative Theatre Experience. She has been a theatre educator for the past 22 years; the last 16 at Capital High School. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from California State University, Fullerton in 1995 and earned her Master's in Teaching from...

Emma Sorensen is a former CTE student and is thrilled to be the Showcase Musical Director and After School Director. You may recognize her from around the Olympia theater community, where she’s often found performing, teaching, or catching a show. Outside of theater, Emma works as an editor and educator. She recently served as the lead ...

Ashley is a local director, choreographer, scenic artist, and educator who loves to build community through the arts. She calls upon her extensive dance background to create dynamic movement onstage and coaches performers of all ages to develop confidence in both educational and community theatre settings. Recent directorial credits...

Ren Miller is excited to return for their tenth year at CTE. After having spent several years as a student, they fell deeply in love with the program and never wanted to leave. Since then they've worked as an Intern, Stage Manager, Office Assistant, and Assistant Director and each position furthered their passion for the program and its students. 

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