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The BLIXT Team

Emma Jorgenson | Director of Operations

Emma is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, and has been working in the nonprofit arts space for the last several years. She is also a stage manager, director, and theatrical educator by trade. With BLIXT, Emma has served primarily as a Stage Manager and Teacher. Emma is enthusiastic about working with BLIXT in a new capacity as the Director of Operations.

Reach out to Emma at operations@blixtartslab.com. 

Corben Jacobe | Executive Director

Corben is a Nebraska Wesleyan University alumn  who currently works as the School Community Coordinator for Dawes Middle School. He is also an avid director of children’s theatre with the Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln. He is excited to step into this new role at BLIXT and cannot wait to see what the future holds for this organization.

Reach out to Corben at ed@blixtartslab.com.

Ryan J. Furlong Artistic Director

Ryan attended Nebraska Wesleyan University where he studied acting and writing. He now works as a writer, director, and actor, as well as at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Ryan has been involved with BLIXT in a variety of ways for several years, and he is very proud to be entrusted with this role.

Reach out to Ryan at ad@blixtartslab.com.

Shelby Bauer Director of Community Impact

Shelby is a graduate of Doane University who has been involved with BLIXT as an actor, stage manager, assistant director, and costume designer. She is excited to continue her work with BLIXT in this new role as Director of Community Impact.

Reach out to Shelby at hello@blixtartslab.com.

Co-Founders

Petra Wahlqvist

Petra Wahlqvist

Petra Wahlqvist

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here.

Becky Boesen

Petra Wahlqvist

Petra Wahlqvist

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here.

BLIXT ARTS LAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DeWayne Taylor, Chairman

Mary Kay Quinlan, Vice Chairperson

Mary Kay Quinlan, Vice Chairperson

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Max Antoine
Ayndrea Cannon
Shannon Chinn
Mackenzie Davenport
Zoe Lewis-Monkman

Mary Kay Quinlan, Vice Chairperson

Mary Kay Quinlan, Vice Chairperson

Mary Kay Quinlan, Vice Chairperson

BLIXT ARTS LAB Theater BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE

Max Antoine

Ayndrea Cannon

Ayndrea Cannon

Ayndrea Cannon

Ayndrea Cannon

Ayndrea Cannon

Shannon Chinn

Ayndrea Cannon

Mackenzie Davenport

Mackenzie Davenport

Mackenzie Davenport

Mackenzie Davenport

Zoe Lewis-Monkman

Mackenzie Davenport

Zoe Lewis-Monkman


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