ABOUT THE MAIN STAGE, INC.

The Main Stage, Inc. is looking forward to celebrating its 20th Anniversary with the 2026 season.  We are a non-profit 501(c)3 company which offers opportunities for children through adults to learn and grow as actors, singers, and dancers in the world of musical theater.  We do several “Student Theater” productions each year, as well as a Summer Camp for children. Additionally, we produce “Community Theater” productions each year.  We produce Broadway favorites from classics like “Kiss Me Kate” and “The King and I” to the newest hits such as “Finding Nemo” and “Mean Girls”.  We work hard to keep our ticket prices low to offer accessibility to the arts for everyone in our community. 

OUR STAFF

Welcome to The Main Stage

Jon West, Executive Director

Jon West is the Executive Director and founder of The Main Stage, Inc. Jon started his collegiate career with a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a focus in Music from Indiana University. He also received a Masters Degree in Education from Olivet Nazarene University. Jon has countless years of experience in acting and directing Musical Theater productions. He has been an Elementary School Music Teacher in PHM Schools for over 20 years and currently teaches at Horizon Elementary School.

Laura Scott, Music Director/Technical Director

Laura Scott is the Music Director at The Main Stage Inc, and has been working with us since 2009. Laura received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Saint Mary’s College, and is the general Music Teacher at Moran Elementary School in the PHM School Corporation. She has worked on countless choral and Musical productions in her more than 15 years of teaching.

Rhiley McIntire, Set Design

Rhiley McIntire is the Set Designer at The Main Stage Inc, and has been involved in shows since the very beginning. Rhiley received a Bachelor’s Degree from Depauw University in 2017, a Masters Degree from Ball State and is currently working for Arkos Design. As an architectural designer, he has had the unique opportunity to combine his professional skills with his love for musical theater by designing and building sets for our productions.

In Memoriam: Jeannie Chettleburgh

Co-Founder & Technical Director, The Main Stage Inc.

Jeannie Chettleburgh was not only the Co-Founder and Technical Director of The Main Stage Inc., but also half of the creative and technical heart of our company. Her passion, expertise, and dedication shaped every project we undertook and inspired everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her.

Jeannie’s vision and spirit continue to guide us every day. She is deeply missed and forever remembered as an integral part of The Main Stage family.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

The Main Stage is run by a volunteer Board of Directors.  Board members oversee all functions of managing and running The Main Stage.  They are elected and serve 3 years terms.  Our board members pour countless volunteer hours into The Main Stage because they believe in our mission. 

Our current Executive Board Members are:

Jon West – Executive Director

Brett Newton – President

Laura Scott – Vice President

Caitlin Miracle – Secretary

Suzanne West – Treasurer

Board Members: Darin Doverspike, Stacey Evans, Megan Hill, Cory Hurst, Abbee LaPlace, Mason Mackowicz, Kathy Marek, Rhiley McIntire, Natalie Pittman-Nipper, Tonya Rhodes