Wendy McClure, Managing Director

Wendy McClure has worked for Open Door Theatre since March 2001. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in business/accounting. Wendy takes care of all the administrative, office, and support roles within the organization. Wendy has actively sought training in the prevention field since working for Open Door Theatre. She has attended numerous courses about using risk and protective factors in program development, childhood sexual abuse, victim advocacy, bullying, adverse childhood experiences, community organizing and leadership, and building assets in children. Wendy is an active parent and community member, is passionate about keeping children safe, and appreciates the value of empowering children and parents with skills and resources.

David Kline, Artistic Director

David Kline first worked with Open Door Theatre fifteen years ago as an actor and tour manager. He is glad to be back with the company as the Artistic Director and even more proud of the current cast. Before returning to ODT, Dave worked with Gap Theatre, TALK Theatre, Northwest Shakespeare, The Good Companions, Pioneer Square Theatre, and Seattle City Light touring theatre. Dave has a BA in Theatre with a Masters in Education and currently works at Bellevue High School as the head of the theatre department and the Evergreen School as director of the summer theatre program. David has received the Anne Esset award of excellence for inclusion of SPED students in a classroom for three years in a row. He received the WSU Educator of Excellence award in 2007, and David has made the WHO's WHO of Teachers in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He is currently working as a Director/Actor/Writer with the interactive theatre company, Events on the Edge, performing in both murder mysteries and interactive musicals aboard the Argosy Cruise ships. Dave has been married to Anne for twenty years and is the proud father of daughter Chiara and son Matteo.

Brittany Fredette, Actor

Dreaming of the day this would come, Brittany Fredette is thrilled to be with Open Door Theatre. Ms. Fredette found her passion early enjoying theater in high school. Brittany then followed up with several performances at Shoreline Community College. Favorite roles include: Abigail Williams in "The Crucible", and Mrs. Sowerberry in "Oliver!" A former nanny, Brittany enjoys working with children and being able to send such a positive message to them. Outside of the theater, Brittany also volunteers with a non-profit group, Motorcycle Victims Accident Fund. Brittany is a huge Seattle sports fanatic and enjoys cheering on the Seattle Sounders, Seahawks, and spending the warm summer months at Safeco Field cheering on the Mariners. Brittany is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Open Door Theatre and something so wonderful and worthwhile.

Kori Just, Actor

Kori Just burst onto the theatre scene as a child, playing the pivotal role of Charlie Brown in an elementary school production. He started acting in 5th grade and knew it was a perfect fit. Since then, Kori has appeared on stage and screen many times. Often a gangster or a bad-guy, Kori can be seen throughout the Puget Sound doing interactive murder mysteries with Events on the Edge productions. He also appears in an Interactive Mafia Musical “ Meet the Biscottis” and in “Caffeine” (an addictive musical). You can pick up his recently released movie, "Bullets, Blood and a Fistful of Ca$h" from Netflix. A big kid himself, Kori is thrilled to be working with Open Door Theatre and relieved to have this opportunity to use his powers for good.

Dorothy Pierce, Actor, Team Leader and Road Manager

Dorothy Pierce did her first show at the age of 5, playing one of the children in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at the University of California, Davis. She has never stopped. Her first love is musical theatre and she has played roles ranging from Annie in “Annie Get Your Gun” to the witch in “Into the Woods”. Dorothy's singing has been heard from New York to Japan. With a special focus on improvisational theatre and cabaret performance, Dorothy has worked steadily with both Events on the Edge (Interactive Improvisational Murder Mysteries & an Interactive Mafia Musical) plus The Broads of Broadway for many years. She actively works with children, annually producing a school musical featuring over 300 children. Dorothy serves on the board of two non-profit child-focused organizations and now feels lucky to be working with Open Door Theatre. Dorothy has a 3rd grade daughter and she and her family live in Edmonds.

Jonathan Reis, Actor

Jonathan Reis made his way to Seattle after growing up in California. He fell in love with the stage after seeing his older sister's school production of “Carousel”. Jonathan has been acting for over 25 years and has acting and directing credits spanning the United States. He is the Founding Director of Curtain Call Theatre in Bothell, which he started in 1995. Jonathan is proud of his work with the community, teaching theatre and life skills classes to senior citizens and directing them in several shows per year. Jonathan spent last year touring the East Coast with the American Shakespeare Center, based in Staunton, VA, performing as Claudius in “Hamlet”; Claudius in “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” and Egeon, Balthazar and the Policeman in “The Comedy of Errors”. Jonathan is thrilled to be home in the PNW and performing with Open Door Theatre. Jonathan and his partner, Jon, have a home in Monroe that they share with their two dogs, Oreo and Sebastian.