John Saunders

Producing Artistic Director

John Saunders is honored to be working alongside this fantastic cast, crew, box office team, ushers, coffeehouse gang, and the amazing volunteers. Some directing highlights here: HELLO DOLLY (Berkshire Theatre Award Winner Best Musical), RAGTIME ( Berkshire Theatre Award Winner Best Director and Best Musical), JERSEY BOYS, PIPPIN, THE BAKER’S WIFE, THE PRODUCERS, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, NEXT TO NORMAL, THE FULL MONTY, LES MISERABLES, CHICAGO, OLIVER! and many others.Some highlights as an actor here: 1776 (Adams), MY FAIR LADY (Higgins), CAROUSEL (Jigger), THE SECRET GARDEN (Archie), and HAIRSPRAY (Edna). Elsewhere: National Tours: MY FAIR LADY, OLIVER!, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Regionally: The Papermill Playhouse and The Northshore Music Theatre. John is currently on faculty at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Tremendous gratitude to his fellow directors, designers, and choreographers for the incredibly dynamic and brilliant work they present here. Enjoy the show!

Skip Spateholts

Facilities Manager

Skip is a Mac Haydn staple. His relationship with the Mac began as a volunteer over fifteen years ago. While his girls were performing on stage, he kept busy weeding the garden. Once Lynne Haydn realized that he could cook, Skip was brought on to the team, along with his wife, as the foodservice and special event coordinators. He has been the facilities manager now for the last six years. A jack of all trades, he can be found renovating campus housing, mowing the lawn, and chasing deer out of the garden that his dearly departed Joanie nurtured for so many years. Much love to his girls, Krystle, Robyn and Emily for their endless love and support. John for his belief in him and his amazing friendship. Special thanks to Paul, James, Dee, Madison, Amanda, Monica and the incredible Mac Family for a lifetime of friendship, laughter, and memories. Come say hi, he’s the guy in the bandana.

Board of Directors