Meet the Staff

Josh Luria

Finance & Development Manager

Equal parts left brain and right brain, Josh spent 5 years managing EBE Ensemble, a theatre group he co-founded in NYC, while also finding time to direct and perform in productions. He looks forward to supporting the bold, intimate work of the incredibly skilled and talented theatre practitioners in our community, while also doing so with a focus on fiscal responsibility.

📧 joshluria@hvltheatre.org

Amanda McLoughlin

Business Manager

With a background spanning more than 15 years in stage management, design, and theatre operations, Amanda (she/her) brings a unique balance of artistic insight and organizational expertise to her role. She has worked with numerous theatres across Western North Carolina, serving in various roles, including stage manager, costume and props designer, and intimacy choreographer. Beyond her management role, Amanda has also been recognized for her creative contributions, winning the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Regional Award for Best Costume Design. Amanda holds a B.A. in Psychology from UNC Asheville. She is passionate about creating memorable theatre experiences for artists and audiences alike.

📧 amandamcloughlin@hvltheatre.org

Don Schwartz

Scene Shop Supervisor

Marée Starling

Marketing Consultant

Meet the Board

River Spade-President

Heather Hay-Secretary

Candace Lewis

Katie Winkler

George Ferencz-Treasurer

CC Blackburn

Elizabeth DeVault