Executive
Natalie DeLancey previously served as the Managing Director since inception of City Springs Theatre Company before becoming the Executive Director in 2021. Prior to CSTC, Natalie served as the director of arts education & community outreach for ArtsBridge Foundation, the arts education outreach arm of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. During her time at Cobb Energy Centre, she earned the program’s first Southeastern Emmy Award for the 2017 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards show, in which she directed. She has also worked for the Woodruff Arts Center as the Artist Partnerships Manager of Young Audiences. Natalie was a member of the 2014 Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta class, selected for the inaugural 30 Under 30 program with the International Association of Venue Managers in 2015, a member of Leadership Cobb’s class of 2016, received the 2016 Ernest Barrett Award from the Cobb Chamber for her commitment to excellence, and was a member of the 2024 class of Leadership Perimeter. She was recently awarded with the 2024 Next Generation Award from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 2024 BOLD Award: Businesswoman Dedicated to Doing Good from Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and honored as the 2024 inductee into the Georgia Theater Conference’s Hall of Fame and serves as Board Co-Chair of the Greater Perimeter Chamber.
Artistic
Shuler Hensley has been with City Springs Theatre Company since inception and has directed The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof and The Sound of Music! Shuler recently starred in the World Premiere of Millions at the Alliance Theatre, as Hades in Papermill Playhouse’s production of Disney’s Hercules and in Broadway’s The Music Man playing the role of Marcellus Washburn with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. He has also recently been seen as Tom Kettle in Broadway’s The Ferryman and was seen in the New Group’s production of Sweet Charity opposite Sutton Foster. He previously appeared on Broadway in No Man’s Land (also Berkeley Repertory Theatre); Waiting For Godot in repertory, opposite Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Billy Crudup, as The Monster in Young Frankenstein (also the U.S. National Tour and London’s West End), Kerchak in Tarzan, Jud Fry in Oklahoma! (also at The National Theatre and London’s West End – Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Olivier Awards), and Javert in Les Misérables. TV credits include: “Murder of a President,” “Shades of Blue,” “Banshee,” “The Americans,” “Ed,” “Deadline,” “Gary Powers,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Criminal Intent,” “The Jury.” Film includes: The Greatest Showman, After Life, The Legend of Zorro, Van Helsing, Monday Night Mayhem, Someone Like You, The Bread, My Sweet, Opa! Proud Equity member. Shuler was awarded the “Stage Performance of the Year” by New York Magazine in recognition for his work in The Whale. Shuler is also the namesake of the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. This March he will direct CSTC’s production of the Regional Premiere of the musical Come From Away.
Nick joins the City Springs Theatre Company staff after most recently appearing in the successful productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (as Lumiere); Legally Blonde (as Warner Huntington III), and Jersey Boys (as Bob Gaudio.) Since earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from Florida State University, Nick has had a successful theatrical career Off-Broadway, touring nationally, appearing regionally across the country, and now locally in Atlanta and Sandy Springs. He has also previously worked with the theatre’s City Springs Theatre Conservatory, served as interim Company Manager, and has been fortunate enough to appear additionally in the company’s productions of West Side Story, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Fiddler on the Roof, and White Christmas.
Business
Steve Hauser joins the CSTC team after a lengthy career as an in-house lawyer and senior executive at The Coca-Cola Company and general counsel of CONA Services, a Coca-Cola system IT services company. With a background in entertainment and marketing law and business development, Steve handles overall legal support for CSTC and also works on partner alliances and other strategic business matters. A founder of CSTC and its former board chair, Steve’s actual theater experience consists of playing sax in the pit orchestra for college productions of Carousel and 1776! Steve has been actively involved in the arts and non-profit activities in Atlanta, including board membership with Habitat for Humanity Georgia and Atlanta Lyric Theatre and support of various non-profits through the Atlanta Pro Bono Legal Partnership. Steve and his wife Susan live in Sandy Springs.
Nejra is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with degrees in Accounting and in Management Information Systems. At KSU she was on both the Dean’s and the President’s lists. She previous has worked as an accountant for Lippman & Company, LLC, and as a Senior Advisory Associate for Maudlin & Jenkins, LLC. Nejra is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
Marketing and Development
Mason is a New Orleans native who has been marketing and creating digital content for the arts since 1996. His 21st century clients have included Trevanna Entertainment, Spotify, The Red Bull Music Academy, Renaissance Hotels, The Apollo Theater (Harlem, NY), The Gallery Players (Brooklyn, NY), The National World War II Museum (New Orleans), WYES-TV (New Orleans), and the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts. He has also worked on personal projects for filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho, Baby Driver), for actor Max Greenfield (TV’s The New Girl), and for actor Harry Shearer (TV’s The Simpsons, Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind) and his wife, singer Judith Owen. For eleven years, Mason worked as the Director of Video Production for Intersection, an Alphabet-owned media and technology company in New York City. Mason served as the Director of Marketing for the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans from 2001-2005, leading the efforts to celebrate the building’s 75 anniversary in 2002, and then helping rebuild the company’s digital assets lost in Hurricane Katrina. His background in video production began in high school and then college, and then in broadcast news, as an Emmy-winning producer for ChicagoLand TV News, before moving on-camera as a reporter-anchor for WAFB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, LA, and also as a reporter and film critic for the New Orleans newspaper Gambit Weekly. Occasionally he has appeared onstage as an actor, including roles in 1776, Amadeus, Into The Woods, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, The 39 Steps, Young Frankenstein, Shrek, and Monty Python’s Spamalot. In March 2025 he briefly stepped into the roles of J.P Morgan/The Judge in CSTC’s production of Ragtime The Musical for two performances and remembered his lines. IG: @masonwoodvideo
Grounded in the performing arts, Vernalisa Rougeux received a full vocal scholarship to college, where she was also elected Student Government Association president. There she discovered the power of connecting people from diverse backgrounds. That foundation has shaped her path and now comes full circle in her role as Director of Corporate Sponsorships at City Springs Theatre Company. In this position, she leads efforts to cultivate partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and deepen community engagement, combining her artistic passion with her expertise in building meaningful relationships. Prior to joining City Springs Theatre Company, Vernalisa produced fund generating events for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. There, she led the Chamber’s BOLD Women’s Committee and programming and oversaw signature events such as the BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit, the Annual Golf Classic, and the Taste of North Fulton for the region. She worked closely with corporate sponsors and community leaders to deliver impactful experiences that strengthened both business and community connections. A graduate of the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2025, Vernalisa is dedicated to fostering collaboration and creating opportunities that inspire growth. In addition to her professional work, she has worked with local businesses and organizations to develop strategies for expanding community partnerships to bring people together.
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Production
Matthew has been working with City Springs Theater Company since its first production in 2018. Other notable work includes: The Atlanta Opera (Production Electrician/Lighting Supervisor), The Atlanta Ballet (Production Electrician), Jersey Boys 2nd National Tour (2019-Production Electrician, 2018-Head Electrician), Bandstand National Tour (Production Electrician), Rent 25th Anniversary Tour (2020-Production Electrician), and the films Megalopolis (Rigging Programmer) and A Family Affair (Netflix-Rigging Programmer). I.A.T.S.E. Cardholder I.A.T.S.E. Local 927. Photo coming soon.
T.J.’s production experience in carpentry, rigging and automation is backed by many Broadway shows and National/International tours. He has helped to build, install and present some shows such as Come From Away, Moulin Rouge and Rent. He holds a BFA in theatre production from the University of Florida. When not building for the stage and screen, he also does home improvement and renovation projects. T.J. is thrilled to share his enthusiasm for the arts with CSTC and join the movement for creating high quality theatre in the Atlanta area. He is very lucky to have the support of his amazing wife Autumn and two incredible boys.
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With a career spanning over two decades in the film and television industry, Kathy’s credits include “The Bondsman”, “Ozark”, “American Horror Story”, “Preacher” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”. Kathy brings with her a strong background in supervision & coordination and is excited to bring her strong sense of logistics and creative problem-solving skills to the fast paced world of live performance.
A native of Conyers, Georgia, Sam Skelton has been active on the Atlanta music scene for well over three decades. Mr. Skelton graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with a degree in Jazz Studies. During his course of study at GSU, Sam was a Montgomery Music Scholar and a two-time fellowship recipient to the Aspen Music Festival. He continued his saxophone studies with Kenneth Radnofsky at Boston University in 1991 focusing on classical saxophone and music education. Other teachers include David and James “Dub” Hudson and Jeff Benedict. Sam is currently Director of Jazz Studies and Senior Lecturer in Saxophone at Kennesaw State University. He is also Artistic Director of GSO Jazz and GYSO Jazz. Sam served as Professor of Saxophone at Georgia State University from 1991 to 2004 and was Jazz Ensemble Director at Georgia Tech from 2002-2004 and Artist-in-Residence at The University Of Georgia Jazz Department. He served as Visiting Professor of Saxophone at Furman University 2001-02. Professional associations include: The Jazz Educators Network, Georgia Music Educators Association, Georgia Association of Jazz Educators, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (voting member) and the American Federation of Musicians. For his contributions to the city’s cultural life, Atlanta Public Broadcasting named him a “Lexus Leader in the Arts” in 2003. Sam is proud to be a Conn-Selmer and D’Addario Artist.
Patron Services and Administration
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Greta Goldberg is an Atlanta native and originally started her time at City Springs Theatre Company as a Patron Services Representative. She has been an avid theatre lover since childhood and has worn many hats throughout her years of being in theatre. Greta received her Bachelor of Arts from Kennesaw State University in Theatre & Performance Studies. She started out as a performer, but has spent most of her time behind the scenes in various roles: dramaturgy, writing, assistant directing, theatre management, costuming, etc. Greta most recently spent time working in the Cobb County Library System. She is very honored and excited to step into her new role as Studio Coordinator and help continue to bolster the wonderful theatre community at City Springs Theatre Company.
Education
Originally from Hughesville, Pennsylvania, Jenna received her BFA in dance education and musical theatre from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Jenna joined the national tour of “Sesame Street Live,” performing the role of Ernie and Live Dancer for two seasons. She then became the performance director for two domestic and international tours of “Sesame Street/USO Experience” for military families. Jenna serves as the assistant stage manager for City Springs Theatre Company as well as a performer for various companies throughout Atlanta. She loves helping students discover their artistic passions and dreams as they find their voice in life.
An Atlanta native, Brian Wittenberg received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has performed in productions at City Springs Theatre Company, Mill Mountain Theatre Company, Flat Rock Playhouse, Atlanta Lyric Theatre and more. He has also directed several productions across the Atlanta area. Most recently, Brian served as the theater director at Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, GA. As an artist, he is fiercely dedicated to leaning into hope so that we as a community can make tangible changes to the world through the power of storytelling. As an educator, Brian hopes to create environments where students are able to express themselves fully and encourage and develop their passion for telling stories.