Mitchell Oden is the theatre director at Doris Miller Middle School in San Marcos CISD. He graduated from Texas State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre with a concentration in performance and production as well as achieving a minor in computer science. Mitchell also started a live improv radio show called The Pork Walks at Midnight. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts. With the overwhelming support from this fantastic Board of Directors, Mitchell is beyond thrilled to bring the San Marcos community together through the magic of theatre.

Tommie Jackson is currently the theatre teacher at San Marcos High School in San Marcos CISD. He graduated from Texas State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a teacher’s certification. His directing credits include Lafayette No. 1, The Boys Next Door, Bad Seed, Into the Woods Jr., and Shrek the Musical Jr. productions. He also serves as Residential Director at Texas Arts Project in Austin.

Katie Henderson is currently an ATX resident where she works as a multifaceted creative in the local theatre scene, particularly as an Associate Events Producer at the Dougherty Arts Center and Zilker Hillside Theatre. She graduated from Texas State in 2019 with a degree in Performance and Production and now applies her talents in direction, stage management, design, and improving access to arts enrichment through community outreach. Her work has been recognized by various professional award circuits, including B. Iden Payne and BroadwayWorld. She also currently produces our New Works Series, bringing fresh plays to the community of San Marcos!

Taylor King is an award-winning copywriter with a BS in Advertising with a minor in Entrepreneurship from the University of Texas. She has spent over half of her lifetime in theatre, participating in over 30 shows ranging from A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. She is very excited to help expand Broke Thespians’ reach in San Marcos and serve the community through the arts!

Jack Monzingo is a Ballroom Dance Instructor for Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Westlake. Jack is also a graduate of Texas State University and has been a member of Broke Thespians since 2019. Jack has been an actor in many Broke Thespians productions including Willy Wonka as the Candy Man, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Chip Tolentino. Jack is excited to take on new opportunities and meet new faces in San Marcos as a member of the Broke Thespians board alongside so many other fantastic board members! 

Ash's passion for performance began at Geilenkirchen Elementary (DoDEA school for military families) in 1998. She nurtured this love through improv at UTSA's Bargain Basement Players (2007-2009) and furthered her studies at Texas State (2010-2014). 

While building a career at OneSupport, Ash delved into independent film. Her journey began with the community-funded short "Z-End" (2013). Over the next decade, she honed her skills on projects like "Ice Cream Samurai" music video (2014), "Derelicts" feature (2017), "Death and Compromise" TV series (2019), and "Vessel" short (post-production). Most recently, she was in the SFX department for "The Weedhacker Massacre", which is now in post-production.

Though film took center stage, Ash's theatrical roots remained strong. In 2022, she returned to the stage with Broke Thespians' "Murder's in the Heir," rekindling her love for live performance. Inspired by their mission and collaborative spirit, Ash is thrilled to be part of the Broke Thespians' Theatre Company.

Adrian Garcia Velásquez is a visual artist born and raised in San Marcos. He is a former ACC student with a background in Digital Marketing and has dedicated 8 years to the field of visual media having done Audio-Visual and Technical Theatre work throughout high school. Adrian is committed to expanding his technical and administrative expertise while actively contributing to the growth of community theater in his hometown. Along the way, he has had the privilege of meeting inspiring individuals and is proud to continue creating art alongside such a talented team.

Donielle is a current 4th grade teacher for Del Valle ISD and a Texas State University alumni! They started their journey with Broke Thespians Theatre Company back when it was just founded, in 2019. They have carried out various roles throughout the years for the company, including stage managing, acting, volunteering, and now as an active board member! They are very excited to continue working with an organization that brings diversity, inclusion, and acceptance to the arts and to the wonderful San Marcos community!!