Artistic Director (Play Selection, Artistic Development, Awards)

Pat Blake * (A.C.T.) is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, was also active in their theatre group. September of 2023 marked 30 years as a Kirk Player member starting as a guest performer in “But Why Bump Off Barnaby?”. He has performed or led Tech in over 75 Kirk Player shows. Patrick has organized and taught in our Summer Children’s workshop and taught our Adult Summer Workshop. Over the last four years, Patrick has served on the Kirk Player board, as Membership Director, Sales Director, and as Vice President. Patrick is now thrilled to serve as the Kirk Players Artistic Director. He would like to thank his wife, Kathy, for her love and support throughout the years

Administrative Director (Administration, Grants, Scholarship)

Jeanna Daebelliehn * is thrilled to be a member of the Kirk Players. Kirk Player credits include choreography for several productions, Sister Monica in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, and Director for Seussical Jr. Jeanna has extensive experience performing, directing and choreographing productions in the Chicago area. When not working in the theatre, Jeanna teaches for the Waukegan School District. She is grateful for any chance to create and perform on stage.

Communications Director & President

Mindi Billock (she/her) is excited to be joining the Board of the Kirk Players. Her childhood was full of participating in theatrical performances at the Players Workshop of Burlington, Iowa. She sings tenor in the Riverport Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines. She happily lives with a zoo of animals and her favorite daughter. 

Financial Director (Finance, Facilities, Safety)

Terry O'Brien recently performed in the production of Night of January 16th and grateful to be a part of the Kirk Players ongoing history.  Terry recently performed in the Kirk Player’s virtual shows, Clue: Stay-At-Home Version and Evening of Mystery. Additionally, Terry has performed as the Mad Hatter in the Kirk Player’s production of Alice in Wonderland and as Bill Lesley in the PML Theatre production of It Runs in the Family.  During the pandemic, Terry had adapted and directed A Study in Scarlet, Plan 9 from Outer Space, and A Christmas Carol.  Terry would like to thank Kat Basso and her outstanding production team, who created a wonderful show as Kirk Players return to live theater. 

Membership Director (Membership, Hospitality)

Peter Grassl * and his wife Gretchen have been with the Kirk Players since 2009.  Peter currently serves as the Membership Director and Strategic Planning lead.  He has directed, performed in and provided backstage support for multiple productions including The Dining Room; Clue: The Stay-at-Home Version; Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike; The God Committee; Actor's Nightmare;  Enchanted April and The Night of January 16th.  He met his wife Gretchen many years ago in a community college production of Tartuffe.

Public Relations Director & Vice President (Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media)

Mandy Stebbins' * (A.C.T.) first time onstage was in KP's production of The Clown Prince of Wonderlust when she was 11 years old.  She joined the Kirk Players in May 2003 after being active in many shows both onstage and behind the scenes. Recently she worked behind the scenes as assistant stage manager in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and Red Herring where she also appeared as a sassy counter clerk. Her performance as Carol Melket in A Black Comedy earned her a Best Actress "Leslie" award. She's adapted to the times along with the Kirk Players in the Zoom performances of Tidings and Traditions and as Yvette in Clue: Stay-at-Home Version. 

Sales Director (Sales, Sponsorship, House Mgmt.)

Vidal Gonzalez grew up in Mundelein , had my first taste of theater at West Oak Middle School, as the boat captain in the King and I. Then again at Mundelein Highschool took theater class and was part of the ensemble for Fiddler on the Roof my senior year. After a long hiatus and wanting to jump into acting, I auditioned for A Christmas Carol Musical at the Mundelein Village Hall where I met a few Kirk Players that encouraged me to audition for Kirk Players productions, I did. I was cast as Sheriff of Nottingham and I have never looked back

* Denotes Master Player with 5 years of dedication.
A.C.T. after listing denotes Artist in Community Theatre, with 10 years of dedication and 20 acting or crew chief assignments.