Theatre Staff

Shelbea Fordham
Shelbea Fordham is a graduate of Samford University. Recently she made her Italian debut with OperaViva! and performed at St Paul’s Cathedral with the Cathedra Church of the Advent Choir. Credits include The Magic Flute (Papagena), Something Rotten! (Bea), Pirates of Penzance (Kate), and Cabaret (Fraulein Kost, Kit Kat Girl).

Laika Myers
Laika Myers is a recent graduate from Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Design and Technical Theatre. Laika is super excited to join the Lexington Children’s Theatre team and to share her passion for theatre with them!

Heather Branham
Heather is overjoyed to be back at LCT after an artistic odyssey spanning from “The Little Apple” of Manhattan, KS to “The Second City” of Chicago. She earned a Master of Arts from University of Kentucky and serves on the KPW board. Heather dedicates this season to Eddy and Huckleberry.

Dani Garner
Dani’s journey with LCT started in the education department in 2015, and has continued through various roles over the years. They are immensely grateful to have the opportunity to serve the incredible young people in this community. Dani’s ultimate goal as an artist is to aid young people in becoming to be the best version of themselves both as artists and humans! Contact Dani at…

Liz Spurlock
Liz Spurlock, born and raised in Georgia, graduated from Columbus State University with her B.S. in Theatre Education. She has worked in many areas of theatre, including lighting, directing, and acting. Liz is excited to start her career in theatre education at Lexington Children’s Theatre! Contact Liz at 859-254-4546 ext. 233.

Kate Tayler
Kate Tayler recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from Bowling Green State University in Design & Technical Theatre. She is originally from Monroe, Michigan. Kate is very excited to bring her love for stage management and for theatre for young audiences to the stage here at LCT! Contact Kate at 859-254-4546 ext. 224.

GraceAnne Miles
GraceAnne is happy to return to her home state of Kentucky and join the LCT team. She graduated from Centre College in 2012 with a BS in Philosophy and Fine Arts. After graduation she worked as a carpenter, rigger, electrician, flyman, technical director, designer, and painter for five years before pursuing her MFA in Scenic Art at UNCSA. Contact GraceAnne at 859-254-4546 ext. 240.

Helen Killius
Helen began her career with LCT this year and is so excited to begin their 2021-2022 Season! She is a recent grad from the University of Kentucky within their Art Administration department. Contact Helen at 859-254-4546 ext. 223.

Ashlee Collins
Returning home this season is LCT’s new Development Director, Ashlee Collins. Ashlee began her journey with the theatre in 2014 as an arts administration intern. You may have also seen her on the main stage in several productions including The Giver, Old Dry Frye, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Duck for President. Ashlee has worked with theatres all over the country, including…

Gabriel Slusser
Gabriel Slusser is thrilled to be joining the LCT family. Originally from Georgia, he earned a B.A. in Theatre from Piedmont College. He has worked at theatres throughout the eastern United States, including Titusville Playhouse, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, and Stagedoor Manor. Contact Gabriel at 859-254-4546 ext. 240.