Greg Holt

Executive Director

Holt holds a Fine Arts BA and an MA in Theatre (University of Denver, CO). He has served theatres in St. Louis, Chicago, Rolling Meadows, IL, and Waterloo, Iowa. Holt has been an instructor, actor, director, film-maker and, most recently served as the Artistic Director of the Waterloo Community Playhouse, Waterloo since 2015. Prior, he was the Director of Youth and Drama Ministry, First Congregational Church, Waterloo.

Chris Hale

Managing Director

Chris is an arts administrator from San Antonio, TX. They hold a BA in Music (emphasis in ethnomusicology) from Wartburg College and have lived in Iowa for 7 years. Prior to CFCT, Chris served as marketing manager for Gallagher Bluedorn and worked on the music marketing team at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Chris enjoys arts advocacy, nature, and a good cup of coffee.

Julie King

Office Manager

Julie is the Office Coordinator for the Oster Regent Theatre and the CFCT. She has been with the organization more than 25 years. Julie graduated from UNI with her BA in Home Economics. She previously worked in the business department as an accounts receivable accountant at Breck Episcopal Private School in Minneapolis. Julie is past co-chair and secretary of Janesville Wildcat Booster Club and past chair of the pastoral council at St. Mary Church in Waverly, Iowa.

Warren Brecheisen

Master Carpenter

Warren says, "I've been on the set crew for every CFCT show requiring sets for about 9 years. Every set has its unique challenges. It's fun to work through them and end up with attractive sets that are safe for the actors to use. I must give credit to my co-crew head, Jim Taylor, and all the set crew. I enjoy camping, hiking, biking, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, building "stuff" in my workshop, and flying as a pilot.”

Rhianon Kesali

Assistant Costumer

Rhianon is an Australian Romani Gypsy, and has been an active part of CFCT for three years as a costumer and costume designer. Though her favorite place in the theatre is onstage, she also enjoys working behind the scenes to help the director keep things running smoothly, and to see that the actors feel comfortable and prepared. Rhianon is a craftsman, chocolatier, and doula; her other passions include wildlife conservation, herbalism, uplifting fellow Roma, and collecting antique books & vintage clothes.

Liane Nichols

Costume Shop Lead



Liane was on the original board of directors for the Cedar Falls Community Theatre (CFCT) in 1978. Liane is the Artistic Coordinator for the CFCT and coordinated the selection of plays produced by the theatre. She earned her BA and MA from the University of Northern Iowa and is retired from the Cedar Falls Community Schools where she taught English and Speech, and worked with students in drama. Liane has been the costumer or costume designer on many plays and has worked with multiple directors. She has written many CFCT Summer Sampler shows and has directed many of the hit musicals and holiday plays over the years for CFCT!

Jim Taylor

Master Carpenter

Jim was attracted to tech theatre because he loves to build things. Jim has worked on most sets for the CFCT plays for about 9 years with many different directors and designers. A Philadelphia, PA native, Jim attended Iowa State University's veterinary school and has lived in Cedar Falls for over 40 years. He is retired. When not building sets, Jim likes woodworking, automotive mechanics, and flint knapping (making arrowheads from stone).

Thomas P. White

Tech Supervisor, Projections, Sound & Lighting Designer

Thomas was the resident lighting designer for the Oster Regent Theatre while earning a BA in technical theatre from the University of Northern Iowa. Thomas is a proud founding member of “Sissy’s Sircus.” He has designed many shows including shows for Lorie Line and The Screaming Orphans from Ireland. In addition to extensive work with theatre, dance and other organizations, his professional experience includes work with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Telluride Film Festival, and the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, MN.