Nathan Motta, Artistic Director
Mr. Motta is a professional director, conductor, and composer/lyricist who has worked with Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, Cain Park, Opera Cleveland, Ohio Light Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Mercury Opera Rochester (NY), and Civic Light Opera (Pittsburgh). Nathan is the Founding Artistic Director of the Dobama Emerging Actors Program and directs the Dobama Young Playwrights Competition. He holds a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.M. from the Eastman School of Music.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: nmotta@dobama.org
Dianne Boduszek, Artistic Associate- Production
Ms. Boduszek brings over 25 years of experience as a manager and Chief Operating Office in the manufacturing field. Ms. Boduszek has a BA in Theatre and Speech from Catawba College, NC. and is a 2011 CNM Candidate at CWRU Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: dboduszek@dobama.org
Joel Hammer, Artistic Director Emeritus
Mr. Hammer has been a Dobama board member for over 10 years and is a highly regarded actor and director in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Hammer is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and holds a BFA in Theatre from Ohio State University.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: jhammer@dobama.org
Charlotta Enflo, Managing Director
Charlotta holds a Bachelor of Music degree, Summa cum Laude, in Piano Performance from Kent State University and a Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths College, University of London, in London, England. She joined the Dobama staff in 2010 as Box Office Manager and Development Associate.
Phone: (216)932-6838
Email: cenflo@dobama.org
Julie Friedman, Associate Managing Director
Ms. Friedman has been with Dobama for seven years – first as Financial and Office Manager and currently as Associate Managing Director. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Oregon and an MFA in Dramaturgy and Theater Criticism from Brooklyn College CUNY.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: jfriedman@dobama.org
Jonathan Wilhelm, Box Office/ Distribution Manager
Jonathan Wilhelm has been involved in theatre since the age of seven. He was a 2011 Heideman Award Finalist for his play “The Opponents”. His play, “Miracle & Wonder”, will be performed at Ensemble Theatre in December 2012. He lives in Cleveland Heights with his partner Michael and cat Edgar.
Phone: (216) 932-3396
Email: boxoffice@dobama.org
Mindi Bonde, House Manager and Administrative Assistant
Mindi is happy to be part of the Dobama family. She has worked in many capacities at local professional and community theatre venues including Actors’ Summit, Beck, Cain Park, CCC-E, Great Lakes Theater, Halle, Kalliope, 14th Street Theatre. Her positions include stage manager, ASM, production assistant, costumer, wardrobe supervisor, dresser, props supervisor, board operator, box office manager and assistant, company manager and house manager. She was a tech dresser for the national tour of EVITA and is the proud mother of Melissa and C.J.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: assistant@dobama.org
Deena Barrett, House Manager
Deena Barrett is a retired special education teacher who has always had a strong love for and involvement in theater. She has been a volunteer usher at Cain Park for several seasons and has also ushered here at Dobama Theatre. She is a member of the Western Reserve Chorale music group. She is thrilled to be a part of the Dobama Theatre family in her first year as house manager.
Kirsten Hagesfeld, Volunteer Coordinator
Kirsten is generously donating her time as Dobama’s new Volunteer Coordinator. She brings her interpersonal and organizational skills from a wealth of professional experience. Kirsten is a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Supervision and is an Independent Consultant serving clients throughout the area. Previously, she worked professionally as a Program Manager at Mental Health Services, Inc. in Cleveland and at the Lake County Mental Health Center. Kirsten earned her social work degree from the School of Social Work in Aarhus, Denmark, and her MSSA from the School of Applied Sciences at Case Western Reserve University.
Phone: (216) 932-6838
Email: khagesfeld@dobama.org
