Kathy Welch
Artistic Director oversees all artistic and educational programs 

Education:
PhD  Theatre, University of Hawaii   
MA  Drama, University of North Carolina
BS  Theater Education, University of Minnesota

Experience:
Kathy has been involved in all aspects of theatre including writing, directing, acting, tech and design. She has directed over 100 productions over the past 25 years. Kathy’s work is varied and eclectic spanning everything from Greek tragedy to Japanese kabuki to American musicals to children’s theater.  Her work has appeared on professional stage in Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Boston, Hawaii, Tokyo and Bulgaria.

Rick Coleman
Managing Director  manages all business aspects of the Old Gem Theater

Education:
JD University of Hawaii
MS University of Hawaii
BS University of Minnesota

Experience:
Rick is an attorney with over two decades of experience in organizational development, marketing, production and financial management.