OUR MISSION
Missing Link Theatre Company is dedicated to producing relevant, relatable, thought-provoking works that connect with our Portland Community. We have three, very specific goals:
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To produce high quality, professional shows with relatable substance; Conversation starters that strive to do more than simply entertain.
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To create a place where aspiring theatre talent can hone their craft. Whether performance or technical in aspect, it is important to us that we provide a professional setting for people just starting out (or returning to the fold).
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To support all Portland community artists. We firmly believe that a rising tide lifts all ships, and supporting your local artists, in all their myriad forms, is just the right thing to do.
OUR PEOPLE
TODD THOMAS
Artistic Director
Todd Thomas, Missing Link Theatre Company's Founding Artistic Director, has been involved with theatre since childhood. A graduate of San Joaquin Delta College's rigorous Actor Training Program, Todd is well-versed in all aspects of theatre production. Most recently, he has written, directed and performed in several of Monkey With a Hat On's 10-minute play festivals at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, OR. Local theatre credits include Hal in Proof and Birdboot in The Real Inspector Hound. NYC credits include an Off-Broadway production of Closer as well as being a founding member of the sketch troupe I Got Your Monkey!. California credits include Several productions at Stage 3 and five years as a company member with Murphys Creek Theatre. He was also an acting instructor for three years in the Mirror Project, a youth Shakespeare program in Murphys, CA.
Karen has been heavily involved in all technical aspects (props, set design, music direction, etc.) of production for 7 years. She has been instrumental in the success of Missing Link Theatre Company's premiere production of True West and is continuing her role as Producer and Stage Manager in addition to her new role as Production Manager in our 2018 season.
KAREN FELLNER
Production Manager
Nicolette Regina has been involved with theatre since childhood. Both of her parents were involved in the industry, inadvertently immersing Nicolette in the world of stagecraft. She is very excited to be the newest member of MLTC's production team.
NICOLETTE REGINA
Marketing Director
One of Missing Link Theatre Company's most dedicated members, Dani has worked on several production with both PCC and PSU over the last few years, with more than a decade of theatre experience, both in performance and everything backstage.
DANIELLE BASH
Company Member
Donovan, who portrayed Daisy in Baby with the Bathwater, and Austin in Missing Link Theatre's maiden production of True West, is a writer, musician, and cat enthusiast. He’s the author of the poetry collection “Saudade,” and his work has appeared in Commonline Journal, Coldnoon Journal, aois21 Publishing, and Curious Apes. He has also written, performed, and directed plays for Monkey With a Hat On, a Portland theater company.
DONOVAN JAMES
Director of Finance
You may have seen Kathryn in SyFy's original series Z Nation, or one of several prime time television commercials. Most recently seen portraying the role of Helen in Missing Link Theatre Company's Baby with the Bathwater, Kathryn is an accomplished film actress and stage performer. Having studied theatre at SFSU, Kathryn has since moved into film work, studying under Scott Rogers, Jana Lee Hamblin, and Ted Rooney, among others. Other recent theatre roles include Mom in True West, Cristal in I Know Things, and several shows in Monkey With a Hat On's 10 Minute play festivals at the Clinton Street Theater.
KATHRYN BROWN
Founding Artist