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Our Mission
Outward Spiral Theatre Company is dedicated to producing theatre from a Queer point-of-view. We strive to entertain, educate and act as a catalyst for social change through inclusive, multi-cultural, provocative artistic expression.
Board of Directors
Henry Allen, Interim Vice President
Henry Allen was steeped in world culture from an early age.
His experiences living in Europe and Latin America have had a profound impact on his life and work as an artist, educator and parent. Surviving cancer and overcoming obesity have taught many lessons in courage, empowerment and integrity.
Henry's career as a performer, director, writer and teacher has spanned more than 20 years. Henry is also a member of Rainbow Families, a vocalist, model and creative director/consultant. His company, All of the Above, is a creative worktank and performance collaborative that encourages young people and adults to debut themselves as artists, teaching that it is possible at all levels of experience and ability to tap into one's innate creative impulses and apply them to life and work.
Carrie J. Johnson, Interim Secretary and Treasurer
Carrie J. Johnson is a Minneapolis intellectual property attorney. Born and raised in Minnesota, Johnson has been involved in the arts her entire life. Johnson spent her childhood and adolescence participating in a variety of roles in community theater and was an active instrumental and vocal musician while a student at St. Olaf College. Johnson holds a B.A. in Art History from St. Olaf and a law degree from Creighton University. She serves as Vice President and Secretary with Outward Spiral and also assists the company as its legal advisor.
Anne Hodson
Anne Hodson has had a life long interest in theatre since playing the part of a tree in her second grade production of Hamlet (or something like that). Anne was born in a log cabin that she helped her parents build here in Minnesota. In high school and college she participated in every theatre production available, working on costumes and wardrobe, set design and construction, lighting, sound, and acting. Anne is passionate about working to educate people about the many varied life experiences of our LGBT community and finds that the mission of Outward Spiral is a perfect fit.
Artistic Staff
Jeffry Lusiak, Artistic Director
Jeffry Lusiak currently serves Outward Spiral Theater Company as Artistic Director. His show credits with OSTC include: In The Garden, Mineola Twins, Valets, Falsettos, 5 Women on a Hill in Spain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. Lusiak has also worked on numerous shows with Illusion Theater and performed as a company member of Dykes Do Drag, where he takes the stage as Puss Puss. Lusiak is currently working for Project SUCCESS as a Facilitator/Artist in Residence.
Heather Spear, Artistic Associate
Jason Bucklin, Artistic Support
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