Mary is an Arizona native who has been involved in theatre for nearly 35 years; high school, college, community theatre, lots of backstage mom hours and is now a proud artistic and board member of the Theatre Artists Studio. Through the years Mary has costumed, lighted, directed, and stage managed many shows.  Mary has stage managed many of the shows at the Studio and has directed plays for the New Summer Shorts Festivals and Studio productions for The Herberger Lunch Time Theater.  Mary holds both a BA in Public Programs and a BA in Education from Arizona State University. She continued her education with a M.ED from Chapman University and taught school for 15 years.  Mary is currently employed as the Arts Education & Outreach Associate at the Herberger Theater Center. She is married to a talented musician and has two wonderful kids.