Meet The Staff

Mark Metzger

Managing Artistic Director
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2830
Email: mmetzger@townhalltheatre.org

Mark Metzger holds a B.F.A. in Directing/Stage Management from Wright State University. He has directed eighteen productions with both the A.C.T and Landmark Theatre Companies, while producing 14 seasons here as Managing Artistic Director. Recent directing projects include The Cay and The Elves and the Shoemaker at the California Theatre Center. Here at Town Hall Theatre, he has directed Peter Pan, Scarlet Pimpernel, Zorro, The Three Muskeeters, and, from the Dickens cannon, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. Locally, Mark has directed productions of The Sound of Music, an original adaptation of the Oedipus Cycle plays, Oedicron and Long Day's Journey Into Night. He has held artistic and administrative posts with the California Theatre Center, Miami University Theatre and The Dayton Playhouse.

Sydney Lanier

Education Director
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2832
Email: educationdirector@townhalltheatre.org

Sydney Lanier joined our staff in 2012.  You may have previously seen her on the Town Hall stage baking pink cupcakes for Pinkalicious and Peter.  In her role as Education Director, Sydney develops curriculum and teaches acting courses for children ages 3 and up. Sydney has directed locally including the Zoot Theatre Company productions of  Rumplestiltskin and Rapunzel and The Dog Ate My Constitution.  When not directing, sometimes you may catch a glimpse of her on stage performing.

 

Lynn Sellers

Box Office Manager
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2835
Email: tickets@townhalltheatre.org

Lynn Sellers has a B.A and J.D. from the University of Dayton.  She has worked in the legal field as a general practice attorney and in the business arena in a variety of marketing positions. As an active volunteer she has been involved with organizations serving Children’s Medical Center and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  She served as the liaison to the board for a local pre-professional dance company and currently serves on the board for a community organization in the Dayton area.

 

 

Daniel Ungard

Technical Director
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2833
Email: dungard@townhalltheatre.org

Daniel Ungard is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a B.F.A in Theater Design & Production. He has spent his college summers working in Massachusetts, Vermont, Ohio, and New York as a props artisan, rigger, master electrician, carpenter, master carpenter, and assistant technical director.  He would like to thank his family for pushing him to be his best, and the actors, crew, and staff of THT for making every day fun and challenging.

 

 

Jennifer Holan

Production Stage Manager
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2834
Email: jholan@townhalltheatre.org

Jennie Holan joined the staff in 2012. She graduated from Albion College with a B.A. in theatre and psychology, and was able to study acting, light design, stage management and costuming in her time there. Her favorite credits include Arcadia, As You Like It, The Heidi Chronicles, and THT’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.  Thanks to everyone at THT for showing her the ropes and making every day of work so much fun, and thanks to Steve for being so sweet and supportive.

 

 

 

Chris Harmon

Scenic Artist/Props Master; Resident Director
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2834
Email: charmon@townhalltheatre.org

Chris Harmon is the Scenic Charge Artist and Prop Master for THT; he also serves as a resident director here. He has directed several Landmark Children's Theater Company shows including Willy Wonka, Pinkalicious and Camp Rock.  He is also looking forward to directing Rapunzel! Rapunzel! this spring.  Chris is a board member at Beavercreek Community Theatre, where he has directed The Who’s Tommy, Evil Dead:  The Musical, and Chicago.  He has designed sets for area theatres such as THT, BCT, Epiphany, Dayton Playhouse, Alter High School, Springfield Civic and Playhouse South.  Chris is a 32-time DayTony winner for Set Design, Acting, Directing and Props.  He would like to thank Daniel for all of his support.

Briley Lambert

Costumer
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2831
Email: costumes@townhalltheatre.org

Briley Lambert is a chemical engineer turned costume designer. She earned her engineering degree at Calvin College and studied costume design at Wright State University. She enjoys designing for a variety of shows, both at THT and Patterson Park Church. Her favorite credits include Madeline’s Christmas, Pinkalicious, and A Baby Changes Everything. When she is not working on a show, Briley can be found cooking, singing in the church choir, or enjoying a cup of tea with friends. Thanks to Mom and Dad for your love and support.

 

Christie Cerio

Assistant Box Office Manager; Artist
Phone: (937) 433-8957 ext. 2835
Email: charmon@townhalltheatre.org

Christie Cerio is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Theatre and Psychology. During college she has acted in and directed many shows. She has been dancing for several years and currently dances as a French Can Can Dancer for Madame Gigi's Outrageous French Can Can Dancers as well as studying modern dance and ballet. She has worked on several shows at Town Hall Theatre in many different roles, such as director, assistant stage manager, and choreographer. She can also be found in the box office in her position as assistant box office manager.

 

Washington Township
Elected Officials	Dale Berry, Scott Paulson, Joyce C. Young, Thomas J. Zobrist
Township Administrator	Jesse Lightle
Recreation Facilities Director	Dave Paice
Town Hall Theatre
Managing Artistic Director	Mark Metzger
Education Director	Sydney Lanier
Production Stage Manager	Jennifer Holan
Technical Director	Daniel Ungard
Shop Carpenter/Electrician	Melinda Mann
Props Master/Scenic Artist	Chris Harmon
Costumer	Briley Lambert
Wardrobe Supervisor	Miranda Gullion
Box Office Manager	Lynn Sellers
Assistant Box Office Manager	Christie Cerio
Box Office Staff	Eva Alexander, Heather Barker, Sybil Latham, Rebecca Neal
Administrative Assistant	Christie Cerio
Instructors	Sydney Lanier, Christie Cerio, Greg Dastillung
House Crew	Stephen Crump, Miranda Gullion, Ed Larkin
Cleaning Staff	Charlene Routzohn