Administrative and Artistic Staff

Jessie Beebe

  • Jessie Beebe brings over 25 years of ministry and performing arts experience to STAND. As a speaker, pastor, playwright, and leader, Jessie has dedicated her life to using the arts as a platform for Christ. With a degree in Theatre Education and her ordination as a pastor, she spent seven years as a children’s pastor before touring the U.S. as the host and spokesperson for VeggieTales Live, performing in 30 cities. Internationally, she has ministered in places like Nepal, Africa, Haiti, and Honduras, alongside renowned evangelists like Luis Palau. Through STAND Ministries, Jessie has empowered hundreds of children and teen leaders to use their gifts in performing arts to glorify God. She has also written and produced multiple plays, including No Place Like Home and Forward to the Past, and is a frequent guest on Fishbowl Radio Network’s Vinelife Ministry show. Her passion for creative expression and leadership has made her a driving force in the arts ministry world.

    ✉️jessie@standministries.org

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Renee Norris

  • Renee Norris, STAND’s Artistic Director, brings nearly 30 years of experience in theatre education. She is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists.

    Holding degrees in Theatre and English from Texas Wesleyan University, Renee has taught and directed at Haltom High School, Casa Mañana, Artisan Center Theatre, Stand, and CATS in Arlington. She has also choreographed for Texas Wesleyan University and Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park.

    As a performer, Renee has appeared in shows at Circle Theatre, Stage West, and Six Flags Over Texas, and Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park.

    Renee’s husband, Ethan, works in television production and is a local actor. Their daughter, Ellie, is a Forensic Biology major at Sam Houston State, and their son, Dominic, is a Musical Theatre Major at the University of Texas in Arlington. Her passion lies in preparing her students for their next steps in education, performance, and life.

    ✉️renee@standministries.org

Lindsay Huffman

  • With over 20 years in the marketing space and nearly 30 years in the performing arts, Lindsay Huffman has brought her talents to stages and churches alike. She began her career with institutions like The Country Dinner Playhouse and Casa Mañana, appearing in beloved productions such as The Wizard of Oz, The Jungle Book, Anne of Green Gables, and Annie. Lindsay holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's in Communications from Dallas Baptist University, where she was also part of the Legacy Show Choir. Outside of theater, she has led worship for more than 20 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs. Lindsay is passionate about shaping the next generation of performers through her work at STAND.

    ✉️lindsay@standministries.org

Shannon Lane

  • Shannon Lane blends her extensive experience in business finance with her lifelong passion for the performing arts. With over three decades of vocal training and performance, Shannon has excelled in choir, show choir, and solo competitions, while actively participating in community theater. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she teaches Toastmasters courses, helping individuals build confidence. As STAND’s business manager, Shannon is passionate about empowering the next generation of performers to shine on stage and in life.

    ✉️shannon@standministries.org

Angela Hooper

  • Angela Hooper has been a dedicated part of STAND for eight years, making her an integral part of the STAND family. As Hospitality Manager, she ensures that every student, parent, and guest feels welcomed and valued. Her deep understanding of STAND’s mission and vision allows her to create a warm, inviting atmosphere where everyone feels at home. With a heart for service and a gift for making connections, Angela helps foster the strong sense of community that makes STAND so special.

    ✉️angela@standministries.org

SUPPORT STAFF

ELEASHA KRAUSE

  • Eleasha Krause serves as STAND’s House Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, supporting the volunteers, patrons, and behind-the-scenes operations that help productions run smoothly. Drawing on experience in project management, regulatory affairs, and human resources, she enjoys creating organized systems that allow others to thrive. She also serves as the local director of a Classical Conversations program and partners with The Navigators to encourage discipleship and spiritual growth within the community. As a longtime homeschool mom, Eleasha has a special appreciation for opportunities that help young people grow in confidence, develop their gifts, and build strong relationships. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve in a ministry that uses the performing arts to strengthen faith and foster meaningful community.

MIKI HOOPER HAMES

  • Miki has been with Stand Performing Arts Ministry since 2018, first as a student, then serving as a teacher, choreographer, and director. With experience teaching both singing and dancing, Miki is passionate about using every gift God has given to glorify Him. Currently a worship leader at The Mount, Miki loves creating spaces where people can encounter Jesus through the arts. Her heart is to serve God wholeheartedly and inspire others to do the same.

    ✉️MikailaHooper8@gmail.com

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JILL FRANKLIN

  • Childrens Theatre, Vocals, Acting

    Jill Franklin has been a theater director for nearly a decade and a teacher for over 20 years. She starting performing ballet and tap at age 3. Jill went on to earn degrees in Communication and Educational Leadership. She founded a theater arts program at a Christian school, where her students regularly excel in competitions. Now at STAND, Jill is excited to bring her expertise to a new generation of performers, helping them connect with Christ and develop their talents on stage.

    ✉️jill@standministries.org

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ELI LANE

  • Eli Lane is an accomplished prop engineer and master carpenter. He spends his days making games and set pieces, then spends his nights being a giant nerd. With is personal mantra “If I can’t fix it, it ain’t broke” and an awesome attitude, Eli works to make sure all the performers (new, learning, and teachers) have everything they need.

    ✉️eli@standministries.org

Alyssa Masiano

  • Alyssa, a mom of four kids who lives in Keller. She is a travel agent and photographer who has a passion for crafting, decorating, and experiencing the behind-the-scenes magic of Stand. She loves volunteering at Stand, working at the front desk, helping with sets, lobby decore and raffle. Alyssa expresses her profound gratitude for discovering Stand and cherishes the wonderful and loving community she’s become a part of.

    Alyssa@standministries.org

Payton French

  • Payton French serves as STAND’s Creative Content Specialist, utilizing her artistic abilities, experience in social media management, and her love for the arts! Payton recently joined STAND’s community in the year of 2025, making her community theater debut as Cinderella for, Into The Woods. Ever since then, Payton has found her purpose, pouring her heart into the community, learning as a performer, and becoming someone that others can rely on for anything. In Payton’s previous years, she has developed skills in photography, photo/video editing, and graphic design.

    As a performer, Payton has been involved her entire life, building her skills within different choirs/show choirs, TMEA, and theatre productions. She has also attended professional auditions and has had the opportunity to learn from Carnival Cruise Line’s (CCL) “Playlist Productions”! She still learns everyday and believes that God gave her these talents to share with the world.

    Payton will utilize STAND’s vision in her own work and hopes to create a space for everyone to feel welcomed.

Jenny Collins

  • Jenny has been a dedicated member and volunteer of STAND Performing Arts Ministry since 2022. Creating more opportunities for performers is a deep-seated passion of hers, and she is thrilled to head up the STAND Gala to ensure those opportunities continue to grow. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Community Services from Bowling Green State University, where her lifelong journey in community service first began. In addition to her leadership at STAND, Jenny serves the Keller community as the Service Unit Manager for Girl Scouts, PTA for Indian Springs Middle School, and Sip and Shop Chair for the Greater Keller Women’s Club. She is also active on the ISMS Band Board and the National Charity League. Jenny has been happily married for over 20 years and is a proud Mamma to her daughter, Fiona—a fellow STAND enthusiast—and her two Goldendoodles, Buzz and Woody. She looks forward to connecting with you at our upcoming special events. 

    jenny@standministries.org

Seth Merrifield

  • Seth  is a lighting designer through and through - lighting shows like Anastasia, Percy Jackson, and, Chicago. But some of his favorites were The Little Shop of Horrors, Newsies, and Peter and the Star Catcher. He loves to blend music, lights, and story telling into one big bunch by making the lights feel like it's own character that is only there to boost what is happening on stage. He is excited to see what he can do and hopes it will make a lasting impact.

Angel Somarriba

  • Angel Somarriba is an award-winning actor and writer. He’s known for exploring identity, perception, and character-driven narratives rooted in emotional and psychological realism. He is the author of the short story and poetry collection A Poetic Cowboy, and the feature screenplay book Delusion, both forthcoming on Amazon.

    His work is published through his independent imprint and creative brand, Project Haiven. His films have screened internationally at the Absurd Film Festival in Milan, Italy; the Athens International Film Festival; the Reale Film Festival in Milan; the Lost River Film Fest in San Marcos, Texas; and the Lift-Off Global Network Filmmaker Sessions in the UK.

    As a performer, he has received eight award nominations for his stage work and earned Best Actor recognition at both the Absurd Film Festival and the Athens International Film Festival for his performance in Delusion.

    Alongside his creative work, he teaches acting, creative writing, and film, and serves as the Production Manager at Stand Performing Arts Ministry, where he supports live theatrical productions through technical coordination, rehearsal support, and show execution.

    He holds a BFA and an MFA in Creative Writing.

Teaching ARTISTS


  • Voice

    Christina Major Davis is an acclaimed American soprano whose powerful and agile voice has captivated audiences around the world. Since 2005, she has performed with prestigious opera companies and symphonies, gracing stages like Carnegie Hall and Broadway. With a full lineup of performances set for 2024, Christina continues to deliver deeply emotional and technically brilliant performances. Her incredible range and passion for music make her a standout performer and a treasured addition to the STAND team.

    ✉️clmsoprano@gmail.com

  • Beth Ann Sands is thrilled to join the faculty as a vocal instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies with an emphasis in Youth Ministry and has spent more than a decade helping young performers discover confident, healthy, and expressive voices while fostering a lifelong love for music and storytelling.

    Beth Ann has served as Music Director for numerous productions, including Finding Neverland, Shrek, Beetlejuice, Hadestown: Teen Edition, Into the Woods, Big Fish, Anything Goes, and Les Misérables School Edition, among many others. She is passionate about helping performers tell stories through song and believes that great singing begins with authentic communication.

    Her teaching is rooted in the BYU Vocal Beauty Method and informed by extensive study of Mary Setrakian’s Revolutionary Send Method, combining healthy vocal technique, vocal freedom, resonance, artistry, and sustainable vocal production. Whether working with beginning singers or seasoned performers, Beth Ann strives to help every student discover the confidence, authenticity, and joy that come from singing with both skill and heart.

    Beth Ann is married to her dreamboat husband, Matt Sands, and together they are raising four powerhouse Sands children who keep life wonderfully full. Above all, she is grateful to God for the opportunity to magnify the talents He has so generously entrusted to her and considers it a privilege to help young performers discover the gifts within themselves.

  • Jessica Stubblefield is a theatre educator, director, performer, and proud graduate of Birdville High School and Millikin University, where she majored in Musical Theatre, and minored in Dance. 

    After teaching theatre at Richland Middle School for nine years, Jessica became Artistic Director at Ohlook Performing Arts, leading students in award-winning productions and taking performance groups to the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) and National Performing Arts Festival (NPAF) in Orlando. She returned to public education in 2024 and currently serves as Theatre Director at Haltom Middle School.

    Favorite directing credits include Much Ado About Nothing at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens, Mean Girls: High School Edition at Ohlook Performing Arts, and The Yellow Boat at Haltom Middle School. Favorite performance credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Margy Frake in State Fair, Betty in White Christmas, and Emma in Emma.

    Jessica is excited to share her love of musical theatre and help performers of all experience levels build confidence, strengthen their skills, and have fun creating together.

  • Musical Theatre

    Alison Hale is a dedicated performer, singer, and dancer with more than 10 years of experience in the performing arts. Her journey began in community theater at age 9, and she transitioned to professional theater by 13, earning her Equity Membership Candidate card. Alison has played iconic roles such as Eponine in Les Misérables, Cinderella, and Belle. Now a senior at the University of North Texas, she’s pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Theatre. Alison’s passion for teaching shines through as she helps students discover their own unique, God-given talents in the arts.

    ✉️ Alisonhale100@gmail.com


  • Acting

    Natalie Shaw is a Theatre Journalist, Director and Teaching Artist in the DFW area. She is best known for her role as the Founder, Lead Journalist and Editor in Chief of Dallas Theatre Journal with a strong passion for Theatre, Literature and Education. In partnership with Teatro Dallas, she manages the community program, Script Labs to support plays in development with local playwrights. Most recently, she has worked at Upright Theatre Co. as an educator and served as the Asst. Director/Dramaturg for their production of Romeo and Juliet. She has also been a public school educator in Theatre, Reading, Writing and Humanities for 10+ years and is a private Acting tutor. As a college graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance, with a speciality in Shakespeare Comedies and Shakespeare Tragedies. Her acting performance roles include Portia from Merchant of Venice, Pegeen from Playboy of the Western World, Dunyasha in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Anne Page in Merry Wives of Windsor, and First Fairy and Starveling in two separate performances of A MidSummer Night’s Dream.

    ✉️ natalieshaw.dtj@gmail.com


  • Childrens Theatre, Musical Theatre Dance

    Bella Lindsey began her theater journey at age 12 and has since dedicated her time to teaching young performers at Artisan Theater and STAND. Her love for theater shines through as she helps students grow in their creativity and craft. Bella’s passion for the arts continues to thrive as she teaches and inspires the next generation of performers, sharing her joy for storytelling and stagecraft with every class.

    ✉️bellarlindsey@gmail.com

  • Cait Perkinson is a vocal coach that has extensive experience in singing on and off the stage. From growing up in a classical homeschool choir, to performing at church and in the theater since she was twelve, Cait has experience in singing through all stages of life, and knowing how your voice grows with you as a person. At STAND, she has performed in many shows that you might recognize her from, such as Anastasia, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Into the Woods, which was selected to perform in South Korea at the Daegu International Music Festival. In this class you will learn to not only grow in your skill, but how to take care of your instrument, find your special voice, and build in confidence for any form of vocal performance on the horizon.

  • Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Kayla has been dancing since the age of 3. She spent most of her childhood training competitively in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Following high school, she attended Texas Wesleyan University where she was on the inaugural Gold Line Dancers under the direction of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Director, Emily Snow. Following her collegiate dance career, she was selected as a member of the NBA G-League Texas Legends Spirit Squad.


    Kayla now fulfills her lifelong passion for dance through teaching and musical theater at Stand. Since 2017, she has taught K-12 dancers from all over Texas and Oklahoma. She has spent summers touring on Staff with Danceline USA, doing freelance choreography & consulting for high school & collegiate drill/dance teams, and has taught hiphop and ballet at Keller's Grace of Dance.


    Outside of dance, Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and works full-time in the pharmaceutical industry. She is married to her wonderful husband, Eathan, and is looking forward to becoming a first-time mom in January 2027. She is forever grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing her passion with the community at Stand.

  • With over 25 years of experience in performance and theatre education, Faith Cheesman is passionate about helping artists grow in skill and confidence. A lifelong musician and performer, she has sung in varsity, show, jazz, and madrigal choirs and has been active in city and church choirs and theatre productions throughout her career.

    Faith has also played a key role in opening two theatres in the DFW metroplex and finds great joy in teaching and mentoring performers of all ages. She is grateful to be part of Stand, a place where young artists and adults can develop their craft in a safe and inspiring environment.

  • Hannah Perkinson has been part of the DFW theatre community for over 10 years with experience as a stage manager, director, educator, and performer. She recently graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Education. She is passionate about theatre education and making theatre accessible for students of all ages. She is thrilled to be joining Stand to continue fostering this passion. There is magic in the theatre! 

    ✉️hmsimpson29@yahoo.com

  • Hayden Casey is a dedicated theatre practitioner with BFAs in Acting and Directing. Over the past decade, he has contributed to more than 150 productions across Texas with over 70 unique performance credits. His performance experience includes a national tour, and he has directed for companies such as Artisan Center Theater, STAND Performing Arts Ministry, Runway Theatre, and Upright Theatre Co. Hayden remains active in the DFW theatre community as a performer, director, and set designer, committed to creating meaningful, impactful theatrical work. He is incredibly grateful for Stand and the family they have provided for him.

  • Musical Theatre

    Ashley has been teaching vocal technique for 20 yrs and directing theater for 8 yrs. She has a BA in voice disorders and loves coupling the science/anatomy of speech with vocal performance. She graduated from the Citrus Singer Conservatory and toured as a classical soloist through Europe and New York, also performing as a pop/R&B vocalist in California and Hawaii. Favorite professional roles include: Sara(Guys and Dolls), Christine(Phantom), Lily (The Secret Garden), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Mayzie La Bird (Seussical), and Hope(Urinetown). Whether acting as vocal coach, adjudicator, music director, choreographer, or audience member, she loves helping students achieve their dreams on and off the stage. 

    ✉️ashley.diane.green@gmail.com


  • Acting, Vocals, PIPS

    Bridgette Marquardt brings her diverse background in acting, vocals, and dance to STAND, where she has been teaching for three years. A graduate of Belhaven University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Bridgette has trained in classical ballet, modern dance, and numerous other styles. Professionally, she has worked as a voice actor for Funimation/ Crunchyroll, toured with Dallas Children’s Theatre, and directed local productions. As the founder of Chameleon Dance & Theatre Company, Bridgette uses the arts to inspire meaningful conversations and encourage the pursuit of truth.

    ✉️diverity_and_unity@protonmail.com


  • Hip Hop and Choreography

    Deardre Randolph has been dancing since she was two years old and teaching since she was 15. While her expertise lies in hip-hop, she’s also well-versed in jazz, tap, and ballet. Deardre has performed at renowned venues like Bass Performance Hall and was a collegiate pom squad member at Stephen F. Austin State University. As the choreographer for STAND Performing Arts Ministries, Deardre is dedicated to shaping the next generation of dancers by fostering creativity, confidence, and faith through movement.

    ✉️deardre.randolph@gmail.com