About On Pitch Performing Arts

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Sarah’s journey with OPPA! started thanks to a Facebook scroll and a son who wasn’t too keen on football. Since choosing Newsies over touchdowns, her entire family has become deeply involved, even taking the stage together in Mary Poppins. With a background in hiring and training for a large nonprofit, and a soon-to-be Master’s degree in Management and Leadership, Sarah brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of mom-energy to the board. Her favorite OPPA! memory? Building sets and performing alongside her kids. Fun fact: she’s spent countless hours making meals no one eats and washing laundry she never wore.

John got roped into OPPA! by the most persuasive force out there—his daughter. A proud theatre dad with roots as a high school “theater kid” himself, John reconnected with the stage through his kids and quickly realized how important community theatre still is—not just for performers, but for families.

With a background in tech theatre, stagecraft, and a little bit of everything else, John is a true jack-of-all-trades. Whether he’s helping raise funds or building magic backstage, he’s all in on supporting OPPA!’s mission and making sure the next generation gets the same joy from theatre that he did.

Fun fact: John is a two-time “Nerd Trivia” champion aboard a Carnival Cruise. Yes, there’s a trophy. Yes, he’s very proud.

From making Peter Pan fly to performing in Guys and Dolls, John has always loved the magic of live theatre—and now he gets to pass that passion on to his kids and community.

Andrea was drawn to OPPA! after watching her son find more than just a stage—he found a second home. Inspired by the way OPPA! fosters creativity, confidence, and connection, she joined the team to help support the very community that had such a profound impact on her family.

With a strong background in organization, communication, and collaboration, Andrea brings both heart and structure to her role. She’s a passionate supporter of the arts, especially when it comes to helping families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Fun fact: One of her most treasured OPPA! memories is performing in a show alongside her son—an experience that blended her love of the arts with her favorite role: mom.

Andrea’s own creative roots began with quieter crafts like quilting and cross-stitching, where storytelling was stitched into every detail. Now, her story continues through OPPA!, where she helps build community one night, one family, and one performance at a time.

Kylie found her way to OPPA! through a little nostalgia and a whole lot of courage. When she saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was being performed—the same show she did in high school—she took a leap and auditioned. That leap turned into a summer full of friendship, rediscovered joy, and a renewed love for music and theatre.

With a lifelong background in choir and performance, plus skills in management and accounting, Kylie brings both heart and strategy to the OPPA! board. She’s passionate about helping others find the same joy and confidence that performing has given her.

Fun fact: Kylie is a Lord of the Rings superfan and shares a birthday with John Rhys-Davies (aka Gimli)—who she’s met several times while volunteering at Salt Lake FanX!

Music has always been her first love—she’s been belting Phantom of the Opera since age 12 and dreams of playing Lily in The Secret Garden. Thanks to a challenge from a supportive friend, Kylie returned to the stage after years away—and she hasn’t looked back.

Jory stumbled upon OPPA! through a conversation with the Layton RAMP committee and instantly lit up at the discovery: “Wait—Layton has a community theatre? Where?!” After attending a few shows, he was hooked. With a background in community theatre from his youth, Jory is thrilled to have the arts back in his life and now serves on the OPPA! board, ready to support the magic both on and off stage.

Professionally, Jory is a powerhouse of people-focused expertise—with experience in risk management, occupational safety, training, HR, and leadership development. His personal mission? To make people’s lives better in any way he can—and OPPA! is one more stage for him to do just that.

Fun fact: Jory is a full-fledged LEGO master. His family has over 600 sets (yes, you read that right) with builds always in progress and proudly displayed throughout the house. The passion is real—and contagious.

Theatre played a transformative role in Jory’s life, especially during his teen years when he struggled with confidence. Thanks to incredible mentors like Michael Bahr and Dee Pace, he found belonging and strength through the arts. Now, he’s paying it forward—bringing that same sense of support and joy to the next generation through OPPA!.

Erin found her way to OPPA! through her children—but quickly realized it was a place where the whole family could belong. Watching her kids grow in confidence, creativity, and purpose inspired her to give back to the theatre that gave them so much. Now she serves on the board, helping ensure that magic reaches even more families.

She’s been involved in community theatre since age 13 (shoutout to her debut as “the old lady in the wheelchair” in Bye Bye Birdie), and she’s never quite shaken the joy of turning nothing into something on stage. After a 15-year break from performing, she made her long-awaited return in 2024—right here at OPPA!—and it reminded her just how much theatre feeds the soul.

Fun fact: One of Erin’s very first jobs was as a puppet maker. Yep—she’s been creating characters in every form for a long time.

Bettina is a proud Layton native with a passion for public service and community connection. She represents Layton City on the OPPA! board, bringing her expertise in public health economics, nonprofit finance, and civic leadership to the table. With an MBA from Weber State and a career focused on transparency and inclusion, she’s all about using data and heart to uplift her community.

Her love for the arts lies in their power to unify and reflect the diverse voices of Layton. From championing cultural events to supporting youth programming, Bettina is committed to ensuring the arts are accessible to all.

Fun fact: Her parents worked at Hill Air Force Base, and she’s carried that spirit of service into every aspect of her career.