EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Brendon Henderson is a filmmaker, writer, and historian with a deep love for storytelling. Fresh out of college in 2019, he founded the YouTube channel Wait in the Wings to shine a spotlight on underrated musicals and explore the fascinating stories behind them. A devoted admirer of Ernest Hemingway and Bret Easton Ellis, Brendon draws a huge amount of inspiration from their distinctive narrative styles. He is also influenced by Malcolm Gladwell's talent for making mundane subjects compelling, a skill he strives to emulate in his own work. When he's not working on documentaries, Brendon enjoys bowling, gokarts, and browsing the journal section of Barnes & Noble.

BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Julianna W. Henderson is a museum nerd, picky editor, and lover of every dog she sees in public. She holds a Master's in Museum Studies & Cultural Heritage Management from the University of Pennsylvania and a desire for preserving history in all its forms, especially in her roles as Board Chair and script editor for Wait in the Wings. Julianna especially loves preserving women’s stories, from learning Italian to study Violante Vanni—who etched birds in 1700s Florence—to finding graphic novelist Alison Bechdel’s childhood home on a vacation rental site to document the original wallpaper. She is driven by a love for the details that bring history to life.

SECRETARY • Delaney Heil is so excited to make her debut as a board member of the Wait in the Wings non-profit! As a self-proclaimed "adopted" theatre kid (a band kid who did shows in high school...that counts, right?), she lives out Wait in the Wings’ mission by striving to connect not only with theatre lovers, but with people on the fringes of the theatre world who haven't had a chance to find belonging within its walls. As the board secretary, she never lets a detail slip or a word get by her, and she always aims to be as detailed as possible to keep the board on track.

TREASURER • Jadin Stoffel is a nonprofit professional with experience ranging from events and education to sports and community outreach. Over the past few years, Jadin and the conferences team at The Institutes Knowledge Group have successfully run some of the largest educational events for professionals in workers' compensation (National Comp) and ergonomics (National Ergo). In addition to her work with The Institutes and Wait In The Wings, she is closely involved with the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA). In their free time, Jadin plays competitive ultimate frisbee and bakes an aggressive amount of bread and desserts.

Michael Blutman enjoys a diverse career as a trumpeter and music educator. A graduate of Juilliard and the University of Maryland, his teaching and performing credits include Jericho Public Schools (NY), Ithaca College, Five Towns College, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Sting, Orchestra of St Luke’s, Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Jonathan Batiste Jazz Band, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, several Broadway shows, and many others. Michael also co-founded the music education publishing company Pinnacle Music Press.

Meg Hartung is a costume designer, entertainment administrator, and art director for the stage and screen, with specialization in quick-change adaptive costuming. Recent credits include Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2 (Porters of Hellsgate), My Left Arm (BirdBot Creative), and Tomorrow’s Game (Streets Ahead Productions). Meg enjoys adapting their costuming experience for cosplay, taking an absurd amount of notes for their D&D campaigns, and spending time with their partner and their dog.

Stephanie Kwik is a multifaceted theatrical artist who enjoys working as a wig assistant and props artisan for the Old Globe. A graduate of San Diego State University, they have worked on run crew for both the Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse, including La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Diana: The Musical. A frequent collaborator with immersive theatre company OPTIKA MODERNA, Stephanie stage managed the company's production of La Lucha, and assistant stage managed/performed in Teatro Piñata, Las Quinceañeras, and Waking La Llorona.

Jared Shumway is a father, creator, financial advisor, and community builder, and has spent the last 20 years in different roles where his desire to lead with curiosity has allowed him to provide clarity and confidence in the path forward for many. Jared also serves on teams that provide assistance to LGBTQ+ Youth, women in finance, youth sports groups, and the fight against childhood cancer. Jared and his wife Ty love creating and experiencing life with their family unit. During his free time, he enjoys the opportunity to create, from designing clothing concepts and drawing characters to dancing and singing in his car.

Preservation & Advocacy

Community

Community

Preservation & Advocacy

Preservation & Advocacy

Preservation & Advocacy

Community