Elynmarie Kazle

Bio:

Elynmarie Kazle is a dedicated servant leader with a career spanning multiple disciplines in the arts. Her journey began unexpectedly when she fell into Stage Management while in college. Over the years, her career evolved from stage management to international touring, where she collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Great Lakes Shakespeare, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Stadsteater, Stockholm, along with Ohio and San Diego Opera Companies, Long Beach Classical Ballet, and many others. The international  experience eventually led her to serve as a cultural ambassador between Los Angeles and Stockholm through her connection with the Swedish Embassy, ultimately resulting in a residency for the Darling Desperados of Malmo, Sweden in a collaborative production with the Santa Monica Playhouse, and Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC).

​Her career later shifted into fundraising and development, where she made a significant impact as the leader of Weathervane Playhouse. Under her guidance, the theater successfully completed two major capital campaigns, earning recognition from the Women’s Board of WCP in 2006 for her outstanding contributions.

Currently, Elynmarie is serving as the Production Manager for the Human Race Theatre in Dayton, Ohio. Her vast experience across multiple facets of the performing arts industry has also allowed her to play an active role in the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) throughout her career. In addition to multiple terms on their board, she founded the Stage Management Mentor Program (SMMP), which has provided invaluable networking and training for hundreds of aspiring stage managers. Her 20+ years as a dedicated Scout Leader for Troop One, 7001, Cubs 3001, and the Venturing Crew (Scouting America) reflect her commitment to mentoring the next generation, guiding Scouts ages 11 to 21.

Elynmarie has received numerous accolades for her service, including being named a Fellow of USITT in 2007, inducted into Scouting's Order of the Arrow in 2011, Outstanding Theatre Artist in Akron 2024 and joining the National Theatre Conference in 2017. Her volunteerism with the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) began in 1986, and after spending nine years on the AEA SM committee in Los Angeles, she became an active board member in 2013, ultimately serving as chair for eight years. As an original member of the Foundation for Stage Managers, she is currently the President of the board.