Emily Johnston
Emily JohnstonChair
Emily has been a member of the Frisco Board since 2021, just after watching her youngest son take the stage with NTPA Frisco for the first time and seeing how the Ten Characters were truly imparted to each performer on that stage. Emily spent all of her formative years with her local children’s theater and believes firmly that every child should take the stage at least once in their lives. When not at the theater, Emily is a Product Manager for legal technology, and previously worked as an attorney at multiple AmLaw 100 law firms and Fortune 100 banks. She also enjoys traveling with her family, watching her two kids thrive on and off stage, and reading.
Cynthia Padin
Cynthia PadinProgramming
Cynthia grew up in Plano and was a summer camp participant at Plano Children’s Theater as a child in the early 90’s. She went on to be active in musical theater through high school and has loved getting to experience it all over again as a volunteer. Cynthia has a BBA in Marketing from TCU and a background in corporate sales, marketing, and business operations. After 17 years in the corporate world, Cynthia was fortunate to shift her focus to have more time with family and raising 2 boys. Cynthia’s older son (Trent) fell in love with NTPA after his first summer camp. One year later, he is about to take the stage in his 10th show. Cynthia and her husband love to travel with any free time they get. She is extremely honored to serve on the Frisco Board and is very excited for the future and growth ahead at NTPA Frisco.
Candice Kuzov
Candice KuzovMarketing/Social Media/Gala/DEI
Candice is a web developer who works for Texas Health Resources on their Brand Experience team. She lives in Frisco with her husband, Alfred, and three children, Aurora, Alfred and Arthur. The Kuzovs stumbled upon NTPA while shopping at Willow Bend Mall in 2018 and knew their kiddos could benefit from what NTPA had to offer. Candice began volunteering as a Backstage Coordinator and Show Manager but now also performs with her kids in the NTPA Community Theatre shows with the Frisco, Fairview and Plano troupes. She loves helping our Frisco Community and building the future of NTPA Frisco.
Priyanka Sahul
Priyanka SahulFinance Officer
Priyanka got involved with NTPA when her daughter attended the Upstart workshop last year and never looked back with several major productions under her belt.

She has volunteered in several areas over those years & now gladly serves our NTPA Frisco Board as part of Treasurer activities. She is also involved with her daughter’s school PTA Board.

Priyanka is a proud alumnus of Texas Tech University and currently works as a Product Owner with a Financial company. She has a background in finance and accounting and believes she can use her experience and knowledge in contributing to NTPA.

Priyanka loves knowing all the NTPA families and Directors and applauds all the efforts of NTPA and the NTPA families in providing a theater platform to the kids to enhance their talent and confidence.

Stephanie Manning
Stephanie ManningSecretary/Staff Love
Stephanie is an employment attorney in the Dallas area for Seyfarth Shaw. Transplants from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stephanie, her husband Sean, and children Ben and Lizzie have been in Frisco since mid-2016. Shortly thereafter, the Mannings fell in love with NTPA during Ben’s first NTPA production, Mulan, Jr. in the fall of 2016. Ben’s sister Lizzie joined the fray as a munchkin in Wizard of Oz as soon as she was old enough. Stephanie holds an undergraduate degree in Voice Performance from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and has been an advocate for the performing arts ever since. Stephanie regularly volunteers for shows and is excited about supporting and growing NTPA-Frisco on the Frisco Management Board.
Iriani Stonebreaker
Iriani StonebreakerFundraising
Iriani has enjoyed watching her daughter perform since her very first show with NTPA – Scrooge! Iriani designs sets both in her professional life and voluntarily for NTPA. Prior to focusing on set design, Iriani was an interior designer, working on high end residential homes, a package/graphic designer and a patent designer.

Iriani has an addiction to mid century furniture and decor. Disney is her happy place and she is obsessed with vintage tikis. In her spare time she really enjoys making things on her laser cutter and hunting for vintage.

Jake Poulsen
Jake PoulsenFacilities/Set Build
As a Leadership and Professional Development trainer and coach, Jake is passionate about helping people develop into the best versions of themselves. He has seen how theatre can help prepare professionals for successful careers and has personally seen the confidence and growth theatre instills in young people, especially through his two daughters.

Jake and his wife, Courtney, have 4 kids who keep them busy with sports, church activities, and NTPA productions. After moving to Frisco, Jake completed his MBA as a member of the inaugural class of UT Arlington’s Frisco MBA Program and graduated from Leadership Frisco Class XVII. While Jake’s limited talent in theatre and singing keeps him from actively developing people on the stage, he and Courtney love spending their time with the amazing parents involved with NTPA by building sets and helping backstage. When he is not volunteering with NTPA, Jake coaches Frisco youth sports year round.

Jake is the benefactor of countless adult volunteers who helped mold him into the person he is today, and he hopes to pay it forward by investing his time in the lives of young people.

Jenifer Peacock
Jenifer PeacockAMP Awards
Jenifer joined the NTPA Frisco Management Board in fall 2023, after volunteering to help with the AMP Awards that previous spring. Enjoying seeing a fabulous event held for all of our rising stars, she didn’t hesitate when asked to chair the Frisco AMP Awards.

Both of her children participate in NTPA shows, where Jenifer has covered the gamut on volunteer positions. She loves being heavily involved in something her children love, sharing their enjoyment on the stage with her – something she never experienced as a child.

She wants all youth to have their moment to shine on stage, while learning the ten characters of NTPA. Jenifer truly believes that so much can be learned on the stage and applied to the world as they grow. Her favorite character is Teamwork. Everything in life is more fun when you can do it with others. One of the best traits of the Frisco Management Board is how everyone pitches in to accomplish our goals, and we have the most fun doing it!

When not at the theatre (and to pay those show tuitions!), Jenifer works for a private insurance company as a Sales Enablement Partner. At home, she resides with her husband, Juandre, daughter Brennen and son Hayden, and 2 dogs, Bella and Boomer.

Kate Feuerberg
Kate FeuerbergVolunteers
Cametra Thompson
Cametra ThompsonSecretary
Cametra is a Texas native who first moved to Frisco in 2006. As an attorney focusing on consumer financial services regulation, Cametra has more than 20 years of legal experience. She began volunteering with NTPA after her daughter Cayla was cast in her first NTPA show as a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz at age 8. Cayla, who has been studying dance since the age of 2, quickly fell in love with musical theater and NTPA. Cametra has volunteered backstage and is excited to serve on the Frisco Management Board. Cametra also serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County and previously served on the Housing Trust Fund Board for the City of Frisco. Cametra is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, where she was a member of the Harvard Law Review.
Jennifer Klein
Jennifer KleinTreasurer
Jenn is an alumna of Kansas State University and the University of Texas at Austin, where she received her Bachelor’s in business administration and Master of Science in taxation. She is a Certified Public Accountant who works as a Financial Planner for Cain, Watters & Associates. Jenn, her husband Keith, and children Lindy and Hudson have been in Frisco since 2011. They became actively involved with NTPA Frisco in late 2021, as soon as Hudson stepped foot on the stage as Herbert in Junie B Jones. Lindy has also become involved behind the scenes in each of his productions and looks forward to expanding her experience in technical theater. In addition to NTPA, you’ll find Jenn’s kids actively involved in Iron Horse Aquatics, Hudson learning guitar, and Lindy & Jenn actively involved in their National Charity League chapter. Jenn joined the NTPA Frisco Management Board as Finance Director in July 2022 and is looking forward to supporting NTPA as it continues to grow in Frisco.
Stephanie Allen
Stephanie Allen
Stephanie Allen was introduced to NTPA in 2019 when she and her daughter visited a friend’s production of The Sound of Music. Her daughter, Abigail caught the acting bug and wanted to do a show herself. Abigail has been in several productions at the Frisco, Plano and Fairview locations. Stephanie started serving on the Frisco board in 2024. She has volunteered with Abigail’s productions and loves how NTPA has increased her self confidence. Stephanie, her husband Zephrin, and Abigail have all benefited greatly from being involved in NTPA.
Krysta Bechtold
Krysta Bechtold
Krysta has always been a lover of the theater and has enjoyed supporting friends’ children by attending NTPA performances over the years. When her own daughter, Ellie, showed interest in musical theater in the Summer of 2021 she quickly found herself swept up into a new and exciting world of theater and volunteering at NTPA and using her skills to support Ellie’s passion of being on stage.

Krysta has lived in the North Texas area the majority of her life. She is a cosmetologist and a entrepreneur, owning a successful small business since 2016 while also developing personal skills in fundraising, networking and building a brand.

When not at NTPA you’ll find Krysta, her wife Denice, and their daughter Ellie taking homeschool field trips all over Dallas and road tripping to historical locations to experience museums, walking tours and making every day a learning opportunity.

Jessica Benizio
Jessica Benizio
Jessica Billingsly
Jessica Billingsly
Jennifer Lan
Jennifer Lan
Amelia Leicht
Amelia Leicht
Amelia Leicht’s journey with theater began when her two young daughters participated in their first shows during elementary school. Watching her daughters fall in love with performing, Amelia quickly realized how theater fostered their confidence, responsibility, and sense of community. It wasn’t long before they found their theater family at NTPA, where they’ve been ever since.

Over the years, Amelia has held nearly every volunteer position in various productions. Her passion for the arts and dedication to creating a supportive, welcoming environment for young performers inspired her to contribute in a more permanent way by joining the NTPA Frisco board. Amelia is honored to serve and help nurture the same love of theater in others that her family has found.

Andrew Ogelsby
Andrew OgelsbyTech
Jared Squyres
Jared SquyresAdvertising/Sponsorships