formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
Meet the Leach Theatre Staff
       

Emily Brickler
Managing Director 
emilyb@mst.edu
(573)341-6985

John Woodfin
Assistant Managing Director 
johnwthe@mst.edu
(573) 341-6323

Christopher Waller 
Technical Director
 wallerc@mst.edu
(573) 341-7507

Loretta Cornick 
Box Office Supervisor 
cornickl@mst.edu
(573) 341-6964

Emily Brickler first came to Missouri University of Science & Technology in the capacity of House Manager of Leach Theatre, overseeing all aspects of the Family Series, as well as all front of house issues. She was promoted to Managing Director of the theatre, and now oversees the Campus Performing Arts Series, the Family Series, and Leach Special Events in addition to the numerous other events that take place in Leach Theatre every year.  Emily’s background is in education and theatre but because she played the cello as a youth, she has a great love of music as well! 

John Woodfin is emeritus theatre faculty at Missouri S&T and is currently Assistant Managing Director in charge of marketing for Leach Theatre.   A 38 year veteran in educational theatre, John is delighted to be serving the Rolla and South Central Missouri area in helping to bring the best in performing arts to the community.

Christopher Waller recently completed his MFA in Technical Theater and Theater Design from University of Georgia.  He has worked as a set, light and costume designer for several summer stock companies including Ozark Actors Theater in Rolla, MO.  Christopher also teaches and designs for the Missouri S&T Performing arts department where he was  instrumental in helping to create the new Missouri S&T Theatre Minor. 

 

Loretta Cornick is the Administrative Assistant and Box Office Supervisor for Leach Theatre at Missouri S&T.  She is in charge of Box Office operations, ticket design and sales.  Loretta has become known to many of the patrons and season subscribers as the “ticket lady” since she is the person who handles most of the ticket issues.  Loretta is a loyal supporter of the arts and believes everyone can find something to enjoy whether it be one of the great plays, amazing concerts, or a wonderful dance performance brought to this community by Leach Theatre. “Life is an audition”….rise to the challenge, for there’s nothing like the ambiance of the theatre.