Kahilu Theatre: Kahilu Theatre Staff

Kahilu Theatre Staff

Janet Coburn

Janet Coburn has been a non-profit administrator on the island of Hawaii for over 20 years. Ten of those years have been spent in non-profit art administration, first with the Kona Association for the Performing Arts and, since November of 2001 with the Kahilu Theatre Foundation. Prior to working in the arts Ms. Coburn administered and coordinated the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival and served as the industry spokesperson for the Kona Coffee Council.

Under Ms. Coburn’s leadership the Kahilu Theatre Foundation’s programs have grown significantly. The organization feels strongly positioned with her as its leader to continue to meet the community’s needs for quality arts and culture experiences.

In her spare time Janet enjoys spending time with her three children, three dogs, and two cats. Aside from chauffeuring her daughter around town, Janet is an avid reader and when she has time, which is rarely, she also enjoys cooking.

Alva Kamalani

Alva Kamalani was born and raised on Oahu. She relocated to Waimea in July 1981. Alva started at Kahilu Theatre as a part-time Events Manager in 2004 and began working full time in the Box Office in June 2004. In July 2006, she was promoted to Operations Director. Alva is the genius behind the scenes who ensures that the theatre is run efficiently. Alva has extensive managerial experience and is an asset to the theatre as she is extremely detail oriented.

Alva’s favorite pursuit is relaxation as an art. She is the kumu hula for Halau Manu Le`a Hawai`i, with classes in Honoka`a and Hilo. Alva recently traveled to India and enjoyed the people, the place and the food. It was an experience and an opportunity to become a Oneness Facilitator.

Alva’s love for the performing arts infuses her with on the job inspiration.

James Bracco

James Bracco started at the Kahilu Theatre in 2004 and is the Technical Director-Lighting and Gallery Coordinator. Born and raised on the island of Manhattan he is the culmination of all things ill. James brings to the theatre his passion for music and the arts. He is continually motivated and inspired by the world class talent that tours through the Kahilu. In James’ spare time he enjoys DJing, traveling, the ocean and surfing.

Sherron Rosenberger

Kaleo Schneider

Ms. Schneider is our Box Office Manager, she ensures mailings, reservations, record keeping, and communication stay top quality. Ms. Schneider has a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and was Head of Operations at Buzz’s Steakhouse for over 20 years.

Lisa Shattuck

Lisa Shattuck is our Education Program Coordinator and started with the Kahilu Theatre as our part time Box Office Personnel in December 2007. Lisa first started working at the theatre as a Summer Arts instructor, so she has an intimate knowledge of the energy and enthusiasm of our kids programming.

Lisa grew up in a musical family who jammed together using the piano, melodica, trumpet, and stand-up bass. Not only would they play instruments, but they would all sing together too! She now enjoys a wide range of music, but especially choral and jazz. Lisa studied dance in college and has brought her enthusiasm for dance performances to the job.

Recently, Lisa has been taking to the water in her kayak and she, her husband, and two daughters were recently certified in scuba. If you don’t see her in the box office, look for her down on the coast, conversing with the fish and turtles.

Clay Matsuzaki

Clay is the newest addition to the Kahilu family, and joins us as the Technical Director-Sound. Before starting at the Kahilu Theatre, Clay worked in the entertainment and sound business on Oahu and the Big Island. He has been a self-employed professional musician for 35 years, including recording and production, and has worked with Pacific Sound Co./Yafuso Sound Co. for the past 15 years at various levels of sound production. Clay’s ability to make everything sound good is truly an asset to the Kahilu Theatre!

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