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CJ is an Oregon native, born in Astoria to a fishing and construction family. She attended high school and college in Portland where she was a print model for Fred Meyer and performed with the Jefferson Dancers. She received her AA in Visual Merchandising and Design from Bassist Design College.

CJ moved to Honolulu in the early 80’s and continued modeling and dance, and began a career as an international flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines. She later moved to Seattle in the 90’s began career in corporate store design with Bon Marche’-Macys.

Was marketing director for several City Council Campaign's and was an Arts Commissioner for the City of Kent for 4 years.

She returned to Astoria semi-retired 2 years ago and is a vendor with Treasure Alley at Pier 11. She also enjoys volunteering in her hometown community. Currently CJ is active with: Clatsop County CERT, Emergency Management, Assistance League, Port of Astoria Cruise Hosts, and Astoria Lions.

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Benedetto came to Astoria in 2020 with a mission to serve the community with love. Currently the new co-owner of local apothecary Grateful Rain LLC, and owner of Benergy Healing, Benedetto began their journey in Astoria as the program coordinator for the Lower Columbia Q Center, a 2slgbtqia+ nonprofit resource center; and an on-call advocate for The Harbor, a nonprofit domestic violence / sexual assault advocacy center.

Benedetto also volunteers weekly at Columbia Memorial Hospital, offering sound baths for patients, guests and staff. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Benedetto has a master’s degree in teaching elementary education from National Louis University, and is also certified to teach Qigong, Reiki, and Yoga.

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Born and raised in Gladstone, Oregon, Ryan first performed on stage in the Acclaimed play, Gross Encounters of the Worst Kind, age 13 and has never looked back.

He earned his BA in Theatre from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida (g1996) then took his talents to New York City and The Circle in the Square Professional Actors Program (g1998).

While in New York Ryan worked with the Willow Cabin Theater Company performing in many shows Off Broadway, workshopped a Musical with Ted Mann, Elvis, An American Artist, and on the Circle in the Square Stage performed in, An American Clock, Macbeth and Staged Managed, The Cherry Orchard. In 1999, Ryan co-founded Phenomenon Productions, a non-profit theater, where they produced two Off-Off Broadway productions, Zastrozzi: The Master of Discipline, Les Juste and one Off Broadway staged reading of an original piece by Nick Sanzo, Beyond.

Ryan has enjoyed some time directing and acting with Coaster Theatre Playhouse and Ten Fifteen Productions.

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Sue Neuer was born and raised on the East Coast. She moved to Oregon in 1981 to attend Lewis & Clark College in Portland. After graduating from Lewis & Clark College with a degree in Communications, Sue moved to Bend to pursue a career in radio broadcasting. She lived in Bend for 20 years and raised a family there. She has also changed careers several times over the years, gaining experience in the newspaper business as a Writer, Editor and Director of Sales, serving as Marketing Services Manager for Sunriver Resort, Director of Development for Sunriver Preparatory School, and Public Relations Manager for Jelly Belly Candy Company. While in Bend, Sue enjoyed performing in 13 musicals and plays at local community theaters.

Since moving to the North Oregon Coast in 2007, Sue has performed in over 25 plays and musicals at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach, Riverbend Players and Rising Tide Productions at NCRD in Nehalem. Sue has served as a member of several community theater Board of Directors including Coaster Theatre Playhouse and Rising Tide Productions. She is passionate about live theater and honored to be serving as a board member of Ten Fifteen Productions.

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David has been acting in theatrical productions since middle school (long, long ago). He has played roles in over 60 productions at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach and at the Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria. In addition, he served on the board of directors of the Coaster Theatre.

His interest in theater led him to study for a teaching degree in public speaking and drama which, in turn, led to a call to become a pastor. He recently retired after serving at Calvary Episcopal Church in Seaside.

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Cynthia is an Oregon native, born in Portland and raised in rural Clark County, WA, just across the Columbia River. She earned a BA in Communication with an emphasis on print media and graphic design from University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. While a student, she was able to spend a year in England studying drama, film and television at York St. John University and University of London. This experience cemented a love of the theater that began in childhood.

After spending 25 years in publication management and distribution in Portland, with a couple detours into custom sewing and craft fairs, Cynthia moved to Astoria in 2015. She enjoys the weather and landscapes here and gets out hiking and canoeing whenever possible. Her love of Oregon is supported by her job as Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark National Park Association, a nonprofit cooperating association in partnership with the National Park Service.

Executive Artistic Director

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Danyelle has been performing on stage since she was six years old, enjoying a variety of roles in both theatre and dance.

She earned her BA in Theatre Arts from Western Oregon University in 2000 and had the pleasure of working with a number of theaters throughout the Willamette and Yamhill Valleys - eventually making her way back to her hometown in 2007.

In 2013 Danyelle co-founded Twilight Theater Company, a nonprofit community theatre located in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland, and served as the executive managing director until she and her husband (and their pups!) could no longer ignore the siren song of the North Coast.

Since moving to Astoria in 2018, Danyelle has enjoyed some time on stage with Coaster Theatre Playhouse and served a term on their board of directors, and currently serves on the board of the Arts Council of Clatsop County.