Riverside Theatre Staff

Adam Knight

Producing Artistic Director
adam@riversidetheatre.org

Adam Knight joined Riverside Theatre in Fall 2018, after seventeen years in New York City. He was founder and co-Artistic Director of Slant Theatre Project, an Off Off-Broadway company that produced more than two dozen world premieres, working with a large roster of emerging artists. Past directing includes: Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, and Williamstown Theatre Festival. From 2002-08 he was Management Associate for the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). BS in Theatre: University of Evansville.

Aaron Stonerook

Production Manager
aaron@riversidetheatre.org

 

 

 

Aaron Stonerook is an Iowa City based theatre artist who first worked with Riverside Theatre as a performer in 2004. Since that time he has accumulated a litany of acting and directing credits across the midwest, but his artistic home has always been with Riverside and the performing arts community in Iowa City. Aaron joined the Riverside team as Development Director in 2021 as part of his continuing mission to help the performing arts thrive and grow in the city he calls home.

 

Camille Manary

Patron Services Manager
camille@riversidetheatre.org

 

 

Camille Manary (she/hers) is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Affairs with a concentration in Public & Nonprofit Management at the University of Iowa. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration & Policy from the University of Missouri. Camille is enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the nonprofit sector and is particularly grateful for the chance to do so with Riverside Theatre. She draws inspiration from Riverside’s collaborative and community-oriented spirit and is excited to actively support and

 

Emma Hughes

Marketing Intern
emma@riversidetheatre.org

 

 

 

Emma Hughes (she/her) is a Journalism and Mass Communications student at the University of Iowa. She began working as a marketing intern at Riverside in September of 2023. While studying in Iowa City, she has performed with Dreamwell Theatre, Iowa City Community Theater, and the University of Iowa Theatre Department. Before starting college, she worked and performed at a children’s theater in Davenport, Iowa. She loves the experience of seeing and participating in theatre and is excited to bring that experience to new people.

 

 

Irena Sarić

Managing Director
irena@riversidetheatre.org

Irena Sarić has been with Riverside Theatre since July of 2015. Before joining Riverside’s staff she worked as a Programming Coordinator for Eurokaz – one of the most important festivals of new theatre in Europe. In 2017 she was a recipient of National New Play Network’s Producer in Residence award. She holds a Master’s Degree in Performing Arts Management from the University of Zagreb in Croatia.

 

Kathleen Johnson

Director of Education and Outreach
kathleen@riversidetheatre.org

Kathleen Johnson grew up in Iowa City and, for the past fifteen years, has worked in the theatre arts and education fields throughout the midwest. She attended Notre Dame University and earned her BA in Theatre and English and then earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Iowa. Since then she has worked as a high school teacher, co-led a children’s theatre, directed productions of all sizes, taught education courses for the University of Iowa, and led improv and public speaking workshops for businesses and organizations across the midwest. Kathleen joined the Riverside team as Education Coordinator in the fall of 2022 and is thrilled to give back to a community that taught her so much.

 

 

Madonna Smith

Administrative Assistant & Box Office Lead
madonna@riversidetheatre.org

 

 

Madonna Smith began working with Riverside Theatre in 2017. Always involved in local theatre, she enjoys acting, directing, writing, producing, and stage managing. Madonna serves as president of the board for Dreamwell Theatre. Her other passions are library work, and community outreach. Madonna loves working at Riverside Theatre. “Riverside has been a part of this community for 40 years, and it shows. I’m especially proud of Riverside’s community involvement with Shakespeare in the Park, and Will Power. I’m grateful that I work with some of the most talented, and caring people in the area. Being a point person for our patrons brings me a lot of joy, and satisfaction. I get to interact with our audiences, which is a big part of why we’re here.”

James Halupnik

Custodian

 

 

Meet Jim✨Jim started working with supported employment team all the way back in 2001. Shortly after the search for a job began, Jim was offered a job at the Riverside Theater! Fast forward 22 years, and you can still find him there, ensuring the place is clean and welcoming.

When asked about what he liked about working at the Riverside Theater, Jim said, “The free tickets to see all the shows, including Shakespeare.” When asked if there is anything else he would like to share, Jim responded, “The job coaches are awesome and well… Go Hawks!”