Board of Directors
StageDoor's board is made up of dedicated volunteers who believe in our theatre, and in making a positive, long-lasting impact in our community. All of board members participate as donors.


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Dean Arniotes
StageDoor Co-Founder, Board Member & Set Design
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Dean He is a retired teacher,with a Master’s from New York University. He is one of the founders of StageDoor Theatre, and is board president. Dean is active in our mountain community and, in addition to his involvement at StageDoor, he served as a board member of the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce. Dean is an award-winning set designer, and recently won a Henry Award for his design for "Noises Off."
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Mark Clate
Board President​
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Mark has been in the customer service and technical field for the past 28 years, and is a Real Estate Agent. Mark has been on the StageDoor education team as a Education Co-director for over a year and has been involved in multiple aspects of productions and back stage support throughout this time. Mark is a StageDoor dad, and is a parent of a middle school performer.
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​​Beth Campbell
Board Member, Education Director & Marketing Committee Chair
Beth feels right at home at StageDoor, where she has been involved in many ways — from production manager to marketing and education. With 25 years of experience in education and a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness, Beth values the powerful role theatre plays in the lives of young people. StageDoor has been a springboard for her own children’s confidence, creativity, and careers. She prioritizes creating a safe, welcoming space for families, and what she loves most is fostering a sense of community and connection that extends beyond the stage.
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John Dobey
Treasurer
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John Dobey, MBA CPA, has been a Director and Treasurer for StageDoor since May of 2013. John is currently the Chief Financial Officer for The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, where he is that organization’s senior financial executive. John has over 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, process improvement and the design and implementation of financial systems and internal controls. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation by the AICPA, a Chartered Global Management Accountant and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor. His not-for-profit experience includes consulting work for AARP and the Screen Actors Guild. He has his MBA from the College of William & Mary in Virginia. John has participated onstage in two StageDoor productions, as Mr. Brownlow in the 2010 production of Oliver! and as the delivery man in Barefoot in the Park in 2013.​​​
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Elizabeth Ingalls
Board Vice President & Programming Committee Chair
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An engineer and data analyst by training, Elizabeth’s heart belongs to the theatre. For over a decade, she has been involved with StageDoor, contributing in various roles. She began as a parent volunteer, eventually production managing eight Junior Company, Senior Company, and Summer Company productions, and serving a term on the education team. In recent years, she has taken on administrative responsibilities such as managing licensing and other behind-the-scenes work. Elizabeth is excited to deepen her commitment to StageDoor by joining the Board of Directors, where she looks forward to supporting the theatre’s growth and success.
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Sara Miller
Board Secretary & Fundraiser Chair
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Sara Miller has more than 25 years of marketing, fundraising, and program experience in the nonprofit sector. The beginning of her professional career was with a major arts organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She spent ten years writing a weekly performing and visual arts column in the local newspaper, the Canyon Courier. Sara has been fortunate to work in marketing, development and administration for Goodwill Industries of Denver, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, Bluff Lake Nature Center, and Dinosaur Ridge. For the last 5 years, she has worked as the Senior Director of exhibitions and operations for Center for the Arts Evergreen. Sara has lived in Evergreen for more than 20 years with her husband and their two sons. As a StageDoor mom, she’s thrilled to serve on the SDT board!
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Laura Trefethen
Board Member & Community Outreach Chair
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Laura has been a part of StageDoor Theatre since 2015, first as a parent, and then as a musical director for several Senior Company (Grades 9-12) shows. She has a passion for the performing arts and loves helping the community increase their opportunities and exposure in this area. She holds a Master of Arts Administration and Cultural Management from CSU, and is a professional accompanist, director/teacher, and educational coordinator. She comes with a variety of experience through professional music programs, previous nonprofit boards, and her commitment to education and volunteer work. Laura and her husband have three kids who have all loved being a part of StageDoor, whether on the stage or behind it. In her free time, she loves traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and checking out the next cultural event!