Administrative Director (Administration, Grants, Scholarship)

Teresa Schryver
Teresa Schryver was over the moon working with the Kirk Players to bring the manor on Soldier Island to Mundelein for And Then There Were None. She has recently returned to the theatric world after spending over a decade working in nonprofit and government relations. Teresa is an active member of the improv group, The Picard Players. She has recently had the opportunity to portray Ophelia in the Kirk Players Adult Summer Workshop Murder Mystery, and Penny in the Kirk Players One-Act, The Genesisters.  Teresa was most recently recognized with a hat trick of awards for her dedication and technical prowess in KP's 59th Season.
When she isn't building sets or playing Zip, Zap, Zop, she is relaxing at home with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Pip.
For our 60th Season she was the Tech Director for both 12 Angry Jurors and Alice in Wonderland​.

​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)

Mindi Billock
Mindi Billock (she/her) is excited to be on 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. Mindi does stuff AND things!
For our 6oth Season she was the Sound Designer & voice of the Judge in 12 Angry Jurors​.  ​

Communications Director 

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 & Vice President​ (Membership, Hospitality)

Marilee C.C. Rusiniak
Marilee C.C. Rusiniak, A.C.T. has appeared on stage in many Kirk Player productions. Her portrayal of Pamela Fitzgerald in The Uninvited earned her the Best Actress “Leslie”. She has been seen on stage as the March Hare (twice!) in Alice in Wonderland, Mrs. Harper in Tom Sawyer, Velveteen Rabbit in The Velveteen Rabbit, Lady Caroline Bramble in Enchanted April and Fox in The Little Prince. Her performance as Stacy in A Nice Family Gathering earned her the Best Supporting Actress “Leslie” award. Best Actress nominations include: Mary Hatch-Baily in It’s A Wonderful Life, Mother in David and Lisa and Honey Raye Futrell in Christmas Belles. Best Supporting Actress nominations include: Midge in The Hollow and Frances Egan in Up the Down Staircase. Backstage credits include Sound Design, Assistant Stage Manager, and Makeup Design. Marilee Holds a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Professional Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.
In our 60th Season, she reprised her role as the March Hare in Alice in Wonderland and will be portraying Kafka in Words, Words, Words / All in the Timing​.

Public Relations Director (Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media)

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.