Matthew C. Copley (Jamie) is a native Tucsonan, has been an avid participant in all sorts of theatre things for most of his life, and is excited to be back ON the LTW stage! Most recently, Matthew designed and built the set for LTW’s HATBOX, and he is currently doing the same for the upcoming VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE. More of Matthew's previous work at LTW includes roles in MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, STAGE KISS, BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY, BELOW THE BELT, [SIC], OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES, LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED], and PHOTOGRAPH 51. Other acting credits include STONES IN HIS POCKETS with Beowulf Alley; HOT L BALTIMORE with The Nathalia Stage Ensemble; MACBETH, RICHARD III, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM with Tucson Community Theater; and THE SINS OF SOR JUANA with Borderlands Theater. Matthew would like to offer up a huge amount of love and gratitude to his LTW family, and to all members of the Copley Clan!

Stephen Frankenfield, he/him (Tommy) is LTW's Associate Artistic Director. He is a graduate of (AAMDA) American Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in New York City. LTW has been his second home for over 25 years, both for acting and directing. Some of his notable acting credits include: STONES IN HIS POCKET, THE GAME'S AFOOT OR, HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAY, I HATE HAMLET, and TUNA CHRISTMAS. Some of his directing credits include: MOON OVER BUFFALO and SOUVENIR. He writes and directs for LTW's Children's Theatre, as well as the Education Department. He has had 7 of his plays published and produced around the world, in schools and other youth organizations. He'd like to give a big thank you to his two boys who continue to inspire him everyday, on and off stage.

Michael Martinez, he/him (Director) is the executive artistic director of Live Theatre Workshop. Previously he has performed on the LTW Mainstage and Children's Theater in delightful shows such as SOUVENIR, THE FROG PRINCE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN and SNOOPY! Michael often writes, composes, and directs professional children's theater shows including, THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE, OSO FUERTE, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: THE MUSICAL, and FRIDITA Y EL PINCEL MAGICO. Michael is passionate about the city of Tucson and is committed to helping with services that arts and educational organizations provide to make Tucson a great place to live. Michael has a Bachelor degree in music from the University of Arizona and a Masters degree in Public Administration. He loves teaching musical theatre classes at Live Theatre Workshop and working collaboratively with all the outstanding artists in this amazing city. 

Alex Totillo, they/them (Stage Manager) was born in Tucson and is a University of Arizona graduate. They are a lifelong theater nerd whose first show as a stage manager was aptly titled THE NERD. They have since stage-managed at various theaters including Live Theater Workshop for productions of BODY AWARENESS, LUNGS, HIR, and THE MINUTES. When not in rehearsal rooms Alex can be found playing games that require 20-sided dice.