Administrative Director (Administration, Grants, Scholarship)

​Lisa Soare
Lisa Soare, A.C.T. first joined the Kirk Players more than a decade ago, and was happy to return after a brief time away. Whether behind the scenes with costumes, props, set, lights, or in front of an audience, Lisa enjoys all aspects of the creative process and bringing plays to life. 
For our 60th season she played Juror#6 in 12 Angry Jurors , was House Manager for Alice in Wonderland and played Flora in Arabian Nights / ​All in the Timing.

​Artistic Director (Artistic Development, Awards, Play Selection)

 Jon Leslie Lynn
​ Jon Leslie Lynn, A.C.T., Jon is the eldest son of our founder and has been active with the Kirk Players from the very beginning. He has a BFA from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree from Illinois State University, both in Theatre Performance. His enthusiasm and hard work caused his fellow Players to name their annual performance awards after him, the “Leslie Awards.” Jon retired in 2012, after thirty-five years as a high school Theatre Teacher/Director. Jon has spent many years on the KP Board as Tech Director, Membership Director, and Artistic Director. He has won many Best Actor “Leslie’s.” Some of his favorite roles were in Harvey, Rumors, and I Hate Hamlet. He has directed over twenty-five KP shows. Some of his favorites are: Death of a Salesman, Diary of Anne Frank, Noises Off, and Brighton Beach Memoirs.  He is closing out our 60th season directing All in the Timing.

Business Operations Director (Finance, Facilities, Safety)

Mike Lieberman
Mike Lieberman, A.C.T. has been an active member of the Kirk Players since 2006, served on the board for many years and has appeared in numerous Kirk Player productions. Some of which include: Richard Johnson in the One-Act production of Diagnosis: Flirter, performed at Tighthead Brewery, Lt. Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace and as Sir Lawrence Wargrave in And Then There Were None.  He and his wife Anna have been Mundelein residents for over 30 years.
In our 60th Season he played Juror #2 in 12 Angry Jurors and as Norman in Arabian Nights / All in the Timing

Communications Director (Communications, Website, Archives)

Natalie La Voie
Natalie La Voie * would've never fathomed that an extemporaneous speech junior year in high school (with Jon Leslie Lynn, no less!!) would have been the spark to her eternal passion of theatre flame!  Since becoming a member, in addition to designing sound & foley effects for shows, she has been seen as Elaine in Arsenic and Old Lace, Sherlock Holmes in the staged radio performance of The Immortal Sherlock Holmes and Hagragard in Chasing Charming.   She most recently scored a hat trick for onstage performances in our 60th Season: Juror#7 in 12 Angry Jurors, Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, and now as the Waitress in The Philadelphia / All in the Timing.
​Other memorable roles have included Anna Maurant in Street Scenes (CLC), Sally in Drinking Habits (LSP), Detective Tupolski in The Pillowman (LSP), Ynez in Oscar & Felix (LSP), Emily Brent in And Then There Were None (LSP), and Lois in Wonder of the World (OOHP).
She can also be seen performing improv with The Collective (founder), as well as murder mysteries & live radio shows with the Brown-Ullstrup Performing Arts Foundation / 91.1 Players. Other passions include the endless pursuit of knowledge & adventures, along with an unremitting love of animals (especially to that of her furry children, Milo and Max).

Membership Director (Membership, Hospitality)

Chris Brouton
Chris Brouton has been doing theater in the northern Illinois/ southern Wisconsin area since ~1992. Over 100 shows! He loves and has been involved in all aspects of theater, but prefers on stage. He's been involved in Kirk Players shows including acting in And Then There Were None (as Thomas Rogers), The Diary of Anne Frank and Chasing Charming, running lights for Mornings at Seven, and Stage Manager for ​Murdered to Death.  This season he was both Assistant Director and the Executioner in Alice in Wonderland
He would like to thank his awesome wife, Julie, for her tremendous support! ​

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

Jon Matousek
Jon Matousek, A.C.T. has been a member of Kirk Players since 1992.  Through the years he has been active as a Board member, actor, stage manager and children's show director. His most notable recent roles have been as Jonathan Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, Frank Keller in Red Herring, King Richard in The Trials of Robin Hood, Theodore Roosevelt in Votes for Women and Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank.  This season he stepped back into the role of PR Director and looks forward to taking the stage once again in All in the Timing. He credits the steadfast patience of his wife, Sue, for his continuing active membership with Kirk Players.
For our 60th Season, Jon was Assistant Director for 12 Angry Jurors and will be portraying Al in The Philadelphia / All in the Timing​.

Sales Director & President (Sales, Sponsorship, House Mgmt.)

Randy Rice
Randy Rice, A.C.T. has been a member since 2004 and has served on the Board for many years as Communications, Membership and now Sales Director. He has appeared on or backstage in over 30 productions. Too many favorite roles to list here, but you may recognize Randy from Arsenic and Old Lace, Dracula, The Mousetrap, Leading Ladies, Dial M for Murder, and Deathtrap. He's also appeared in numerous kids' shows like Peter & Wendy, The Wizard of Oz, and The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe. Randy also enjoys doing a little 'extra' work on TV in various shows such as Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Next, and Night Skies.
For our 60th Season, Randy played Juror#11 in 12 Angry Jurors  and was House Manager for Miracle on 34th St​.
* denotes Master Player with 5 years of dedication.
A.C.T. denotes Artist in Community Theatre, with 10 years of dedication and 20 acting and/or crew chief assignments.