The Founders
Jenn Bouquet
Co-Founder, Executive Director,
& Artistic Director
Jennifer has been performing from a very early age, and knew that theatre was what she wanted to do in life. She received her BFA from Louisiana State University, and went on to receive her MFA from East 15 Acting in London England. While in England, Jennifer had the opportunity to work at Shakespeare's Globe and perform on the Globe stage. She worked with and learned from many Shakespeare experts while in graduate school, and Shakespeare quickly became a passion for her.
Upon returning home, Jennifer began her journey in theatre education. She's taught at every level of learning, from elementary to college. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, and is currently teaching in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Jennifer has also been involved in many professional and community theatre productions. Recently, she was a co-director for Romeo and Juliet at the Columbia Theatre in Hammond. She also has provided vocal and dialect coaching for many different productions.
Liz Odom-Dalton
Co-Founder, Chair of the Board,
& Head of Combat
Liz has been doing theatre-adjacent activities since early childhood, but chose to dive headfirst into theatre in college. Before graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelors of General Studies, she was able to work varying crew positions on many shows at SLU, leading to a passion for working behind the scenes in theatre. During her time she focused her learning into teaching, directing, stage management, and all kinds of crew work. Since then, Liz has also found a passion for lighting and videography through her current job as an AVL Tech.
Shortly after graduating, Liz was able to participate in a stage combat workshop for the first time, which immediately ignited a passion for the work as well as reignited a passion for Shakespeare. Liz has trained with Dueling Arts International and is working toward becoming an Associate Instructor with them. She has also had the opportunity to share these skills with others by Fight Directing at local community theatres and schools when needed.
Katy Truluck
Co-Founder, Production Manager
Katy Truluck has been involved with theatre for most of her life. She has explored many different areas on both sides of the stage. She has been in love with Shakespeare’s works since reading Julius Caesar in high school and it is still her favorite Shakespeare play.
Katy received her MFA in Design and Technology- Lighting and Sound from the University of Southern Mississippi.
She has been a national finalist twice at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for excellence in lighting design (Gem of the Ocean and Describe the Night). She also received The Don Childs award for cross-discipline collaboration, and two Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas awards for her designs.
She is currently the in house Production Manager and a lighting designer for Columbia Theatre of the Performing Arts. She also teaches a children’s drama class at the Dance Center and School of Performing Arts in Baton Rouge, LA.
