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.
BOARD
| Nomfundo Walaza | Sabelo Mcinziba | Lisa Joshua Sonn |
| Marc Lottering | Christelle Olivier | Prof Shose Kessi |
| Tony Dollery | Lara Foot | Prof Daya Reddy |
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Lara Foot | Jeremy Blackburn | Laura de Vos |
| Director & CEO | Finance & Operations Manager | PA to the Director |
PLANNING & PRODUCING
Libie Nel | Beth Jefferey | Faniswa Yisa |
| Planning Manager | Fundraiser & Planning Manager | Curator of Masambe Theatre |
Olefile Sedumedi | Tshegofatso Mabutla | |
| Theatre Administrator | Project Manager | |
ZABALAZA THEATRE FESTIVAL
Mdunyiswa Kweyama | Bulelani Mabutyana | Nontsikelelo Maboza |
| Artistic Director Zabalaza Festival | Coordinator | Audience Development |
Zanele Tlali | | |
| Administrator | | |
MARKETING & SALES
Fahiem Stellenboom | Mark Antony Dobson | Carmen Kearns |
| Marketing Manager | Sales & Digital Marketing Manager | Sales Officer |
Shireen Fisher | | |
| Marketing & PR Officer | | |
PRODUCTION
Marisa Steenkamp | Jeanne Steenkamp | Puleng Mabuya |
| Production Manager | Technical Production Manager | Senior Stage Manager |
Adrian Kruger | Christopher Spogter | Brian September |
| Senior Sound Technician | Technical Stage supervisor | Technical Crew |
Wayne Jacobs | Solomon Mashiane | Xola Mntanywa |
| Technical Crew | Technical Crew | Technical Crew |
Kenan Fortuin | Amos Ndumlile | Franky Steyn |
| Technical Crew | Technical Crew | Senior Lighting & AV Technician |
Julian Baatjies | Nosibusiso Jacobs | |
| Senior Lighting & AV Technician | Wardrobe Assistant | |
FRONT OF HOUSE
Jerome Fish | Hubert Rumble | Lee-Ann van Ster |
Front of House Manager | Bar Manager | Assistant Duty Manager |
Fiona Heilbron | Obed Plaatjes | Alex Petersen |
| Assistant Duty Manager | Assistant Duty Manager | Assistant Bar Manager |
Lizette Paulsen | Rochelle Killian | |
| Receptionist | Receptionist | |
FINANCE
Michelle Nicholson | Given Nkuna | Lelethu Qhawe |
| Assistant Finance Manager | Procurement Officer | Purchaser |
FIRES BURNING COMPANY
Awethu Hleli | Carlo Daniels | Lyle October |
| Artist | Artist | Artist |
Nolufefe Ntshuntshe | Tamzin Williams | |
| Artist | Artist | |
MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES
Mthobisi Ndlovu | Trevor Lodewyk | Thandiswa Antoinette Zicina |
| Maintenance Manager | Security Manager | Sanitation Manager |
Zaahier Coetzee | Lydon Smallberg | |
| Maintenance Assistant | Driver | |