Team

Heather Hansen

General Manager

Heather is a Muskegon native with her BA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. She has been with the Frauenthal Center since 2009. In that time, she has held many different positions and most recently was appointed Associate Director. In this role, Heather works directly with all of our clients to make their production and event dreams a reality.

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Tyler Dorman

Facility Operations Manager

Tyler first walked into the Frauenthal for the Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree in 2008 and has been here ever since. He currently serves as Facility Operations Manager leading the areas of maintenance, custodial, stage equipment, and theatrical tech. Tyler also oversees all upgrades and improvements to the facility. One of his favorite parts of his job is seeing how technology evolves in our facility while preserving the original design and history of the Frauenthal.

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Sarah Sternburgh

Front of House Lead

Prior to joining the Frauenthal team, Sarah was a Companion Animal Leader at Petco. She has worked at many local theaters including The Playhouse at White Lake, Muskegon Civic Theatre, Central Park Players, and the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company. Most recently, she was Properties Manager for The Playhouse at White Lake.

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Christine Nelson

Event Booking & Box Office Lead

Christine has been a part of the Frauenthal team since 2018, starting as a part-time Event Supervisor & House Manager. Since then, she has served in many roles at the Frauenthal Center, and we are now welcoming her back as the Box Office Lead. Christine is always excited and eager to work with patrons and clients, providing a welcoming and upbeat experience for all who enter our facilities.

Christine has loved special events since she was a young girl, leading her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University. While the arts and theater were not always her dream job, the moment she stepped into the Frauenthal Center, she felt at home. She soon realized that this place and the people in it were like her second family. Branching out from working in private events, Christine has learned a great deal about theater and truly feels that the Frauenthal Center is where she belongs. It is the perfect blend of special events and the arts that makes her heart smile.

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Carter Brown

Production & Technical Lead

Carter’s passion for technical theatre started in high school working with Dennis Threadgill in the Performing Arts Center and GHTV. These experiences exposed him to all aspects of technical production, later leading him to the Frauenthal Theatre. Carter first walked into the Frauenthal during the West Michigan Student Showcase as a part of the GHTV live-streaming crew. From there, he began to work with other organizations including Central Park Players, The Grand Haven Musical Fountain, Michigan Irish Music Festival, Dancing with The Local Stars, and many more. His involvement in the community has gained him a valuable skill set, ideal for a large performance venue, such as the Frauenthal. Recently Carter’s role has evolved into Production and Technical Lead, responsible for the center’s technical operation. One of his favorite parts of his job is being able to work in a historic theatre, cultivating a vibrant atmosphere and bringing events to the community.

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Blake Filius

Facility Operations & Technical Assistant

For over a decade, Blake has worked in stage design, audio, engineering, and a variety of other skilled labor positions to build a skill set tailored to upkeeping and presenting our historical theater. Having spent his entire life growing up in and around the Frauenthal, he was drawn back to join the professional team to support the place that fueled his imagination.

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Jante Miller

Facility Operations

Jante joined the Frauenthal team in 2016 as a part of Facility Operations. She fell in love with the history of the building and the excitement of hosting important moments.

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Scott Bartoszek

Facility Operations

Scott has been a member of the Frauenthal team for over 20 years. Serving in Facility Operations, he enjoys the opportunity to interact with visitors and work with the variety of shows and events at the Frauenthal Center.

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Hannah Morey

Box Office & Volunteer Associate

After graduating at Aquinas College with a double major in Communication and Theatre for Social Change, Hannah landed exactly where she wanted to: at the Frauenthal! She first stepped into the Frauenthal Center for a showing of Mona Shores’ Singing Christmas Tree when she was 5, and though she was too young to understand how it changed her, she has always strived to work in theaters since then.
Hannah has worked through several theaters and theatre organizations including the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, Circle Theatre, Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and now the Frauenthal Center right in her hometown. When not working at the Frauenthal Center, Hannah can be found reading, writing plays, crocheting, and honing her people skills thanks to the amazing volunteers here!

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Abagail Hichue

Marketing Lead

Abagail is a Muskegon native with a BFA in Graphic Design and Advertising/Public Relations from Grand Valley State University. Before joining the team, she worked as a marketing intern and substitute teacher right here in her hometown. As the Marketing Lead, she’s excited to combine her creativity and love for the arts to help bring unforgettable events to the community.

Brad Hastings

Fundraiser

Brad Hastings brings 12 years of nonprofit experience and a lifelong passion for the arts to his Fundraising role at the Frauenthal. Prior to joining the Frau team, Brad spent seven years leading systems change initiatives focused on disability justice and accessibility through Disability Network West Michigan.

A proud Muskegon native, he first stepped onto the Frauenthal stage as a high school student performing in Showcase and later returned with his band, Flexadecibel, to open for Echoes of Pink Floyd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Philosophy and Law from Michigan State University and is a Certified ADA Coordinator. Brad is committed to ensuring the Frauenthal remains a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible cultural hub for the entire community.

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