Open Stage, one of Harrisburg's nonprofit theater companies, has hired three new team members. These additions come just a few months after the downtown theater company began to once again produce in-person shows for its 36th season and reopened the renovated facility. New enhancements include a reimagined lounge for cabaret and music performance, called the Court Street Cabaret, and an enhanced Studio Theater, the new home to Open Stage's web shows.

The new team members are Jess Yahner, development and outreach manager; Griffin Cusick, marketing coordinator; and TJ Creedon, graphic designer.

Yahner is a central Pennsylvania native who has been a part of the local theater and dance community for many years. Among various positions, she has worked as a performer, choreographer, director, and stage manager for Gretna Theatre, Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Theatre Harrisburg, and Susquehanna Stage. She has taught at various dance studios, including The Movement Laboratory, Hershey School of Dance, and The Harrisburg Dance Conservatory. In addition to dance and theater, Yahner has an extensive background working in early childhood education and elementary special education.

Cusick was born and raised in Chicago. After earning a degree in film from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, he worked as a freelance production assistant and editor on television commercials for large Midwest companies like Aurora Health Care, Fleet Farm, and Marquette University. He has also written and directed several short films, some of which have been shown at various festivals throughout the Midwest. In his free time, Cusick is active in the community, volunteering with various organizations.

Creedon is a graphic and web designer who has been involved in theater and the performing arts since he was a child. As a designer, Creedon has created just about everything from actors' websites to print advertisements to reference books. He has performed on community and regional theater stages across Central Pennsylvania as a singer, an actor, a host, and more.

The three new members join a team of artists, including business manager Brianna Dow, production manager Chris Gibson, assistant production manager Benny Benamati, and costume and prop manager Rachel Landon.