Our team is a dedicated group of creative professionals, technical experts, and theatre enthusiasts, all driven by a passion for the arts. Each member brings unique skills and a shared commitment to making the Baxter Theatre a vibrant, welcoming space for performers and audiences alike. Together, we work to deliver memorable experiences, foster local talent, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of South African performing arts.
PATRONS
| Prof Njabulo Ndebele | Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza | Dame Janet Suzman |
| Michael Bosazza | Dixie Strong | Prof Thuli Madonsela |
| Rebecca Irvin | Rachel Chanoff | |
BOARD
| Nomfundo Walaza (Chair) | Sabelo Mcinziba | Prof Shose Kessi |
| Mr Tony Dollery | Lara Foot | Prof Mosa Moshabela |
| Simamkele Kitso Seti | Thabo Mashologu | Michelle Appolis |
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Lara Foot | Jeremy Blackburn | Michelle Nicholson |
| Director & CEO | Finance & Operations Manager | Assistant Finance Manager |
Laura De Vos | Olefile Sedumedi | |
| PA to the Director | Administrator | |
MARKETING & SALES
Fahiem Stellenboom | Mark Antony Dobson | Shireen Fisher |
| Marketing Manager | Sales & Digital Marketing Manager | Publicity & PR Officer |
Lutho Ndyalvane | Tsholofelo Tshilwane | |
| Sales & Audience Support Assistant | Digital Content & Archive Support Assistant | |
PLANNING & PRODUCING
Beth Jeffery | Libie Nel | Tshegofatso Mabutla |
| Planning & Associate Producer / Fundraiser | Planning & Associate Producer / International Tour Manager | Associate Producer |
ZABALAZA THEATRE FESTIVAL
Mdu Kweyama | Bulelani Mabutyana | Nontsikelelo Maboza |
| Zabalaza Artistic Director | Zabalaza Team | Zabalaza Team |
Zanele Tlali | | |
| Zabalaza Team | | |
PRODUCTION
Marisa Steenkamp | Jeanne Steenkamp | Puleng Mabuya |
| Production Manager | Technical Production Manager | Stage Management |
Kenan Fortuin | Franky Steyn | Julian Baatjies |
| Stage Management | Lighting | Lighting |
Adrian Kruger | Christopher Spogter | Wayne Jacobs |
| Sound | Technical Stage Supervisor | Theatre Technician |
Solomon Mashiane | Xola Mntanywa | Amos Ndumile |
| Theatre Technician | Theatre Technician | Theatre Technician |
Nosibusiso Jacobs | | |
| Wardrobe | | |
FRONT OF HOUSE
Jerome Fish | Hammet Mathuli | Lee-Ann Van Ster |
| Front of House Manager | Front of House Manager | Assistant Duty Manager & FOH Staff |
Fiona Heilbron | Obed Plaatjes | Faniswa Yisa |
| Assistant Duty Manager & FOH Staff | Assistant Duty Manager & FOH Staff | Masambe Theatre Curator |
Lizette Paulsen | Rochelle Killian | Hubert Rumble |
| Receptionist | Receptionist | Bar Manager |
Alex Petersen | | |
| Assistant Bar Manager & Bar Staff | | |
FINANCE
Given Nkuna | Lelethu Qhawe | Christopher Manuel |
| Accounts Assistant | Accounts Assistant | Accounts Assistant |
MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES
Mthobisi Ndlovu | Zaahier Coetzee | Trevor Lodewyk |
| Maintenance Manager | Maintenance Assistant | Security & Security Staff |
Ashwin Buffel | Thandiswa Antoinette Zicina | |
| Cleaning Staff | Cleaning Staff | |