ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Sasha Cucciniello is the Artistic Director of Telluride Theatre, a director, playwright and Burlesque performer. Sasha has worked for Performance Space 122 (NYC), The San Francisco Mime Troupe and The Center for International Theatre Development. She studied acting at Circle in The Square (NYC), BADA (Oxford), Bennington College, The San Francisco Mime Troupe and with Raina Von Waldenberg (NYC).  In Telluride, she started SquidShow Theatre, which merged with the Telluride Rep creating Telluride Theatre. She has written over 20 plays, directed countless more. Sasha teaches pilates at InSequence and most importantly is mom to an amazing 8 year-old spitfire of a soul.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ryan Heidenreich has been a Telluride community member since 2017 and has a lifelong passion for theatre. Most Telluride locals know Ryan from managing brunch at the New Sheridan Chop House, and he is excited to hand over the kitchen apron and put on his theatrical cap to continue his passion in the performance art world.   

Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ryan grew up in the theatre and opera world starting at a young age.  He attended the University of Northern Colorado, studying Musical Theatre and Dance.  He then moved to New York City where he pursued life as an actor, singer, and dancer, performing in several regional productions and two national tours.  

Ryan’s largest accomplishment is his family. He met his wife, Leah, in college and they reconnected in New York before moving back together to Colorado and eventually Telluride.  They perform and collaborate often on Telluride stages and of course at their home where they have karaoke parties on any given night. They have a beautiful daughter, Alice, who lights up their life and is an always changing bundle of joy.  

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Kevin Douglas (he/him) is a producer, writer, sound designer and teaching artist from Denver, CO. He is the co-founder and executive director of Two Cent Lion, an award-winning LGBTQ+ theatre in Aurora. He recently lived in London, where he completed his Master’s (screenwriting) at Raindance Film School.