Meet the Showboat Administrative Team:
Production Manager
(she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Southern Minnesota State University. As the Showboats Production Manager she works with the Executive producer in overseeing the resident technical staff and guest designers as well as the successful installation and completion of each technical area.
Tetta Askeland
Executive Producer
(he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Kansas State University and the Executive Producer of the Showboat. His leadership principles are heavily rooted in his belief of servant leadership to his team, the community, and theatre. As the head of the organization he works with the Showboats Volunteer Board Members to over see all artistic and business operations of the company.
James Kyle Davis
Director of Audience Services
(he/him) is a professional theatre artist based in Clinton, IA. When not working at the Showboat he works as the Theatre Director/Speech Coach for Northeast High School. As the Showboats Director of Audience Services he works with the Executive producer in overseeing the box office staff, house management staff, and patron/donor-sponsor relations.
Kris Doss
(she/her) is a professional theatre artist based in Chico. When not working for the Showboat she serves as a Producer for Legacy Stage. As our Associate Producer she works with the Executive Producer to manage the day to day operations of the Showboat and our housing, music, education, and marketing teams.
Associate Producer
Lara Tenckhoff