2025 Tour Directors
At the heart of every Storybook Theatre performance are our incredible Tour Directors, professional theatre artists who bring energy, creativity, and compassion to each community we visit. These directors lead our five-day musical theatre residencies, guiding young performers through an unforgettable week of storytelling, collaboration, and growth.
Get to know the passionate individuals making the magic happen this season!
The Little Mermaid
Lillian Brown as Delta
Lillian Brown is so excited to maker her Storybook Theatre debut this fall! Lillian received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Lipscomb University, and he dedication to her craft shines through in her work both on and off the stage. Lillian adores working with kids and helping them discover a true love for the magic of musical theatre.
Her previous credits include Demeter in Cats and Beth in Little Women at Lipscomb University, choreographer for Heathers, Beetlejuice Jr., and others at the Franklin Playhouse, and she recently spent the summer working as a theme park performer at Kentucky Kingdom. Outside of theatre, Lillian enjoys visiting new places and seeing what coffee shops they have to offer, and spending time with her friends, her mom, and her two cats. She can’t wait to dive into the sea and help tell the story of The Little Mermaid as Delta!
Evan Snaufer as Caliban
Evan Snaufer (he/him) joins Storybook Theatre coming from Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a born and raised. Snaufer is a graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne with a BA in Theatre where he performed and worked on many shows wile attending college (See website below for credits). During the same time, he was able to take over his high school’s theatre department where he directed, choreographed, and designed The Addams Family and The Little Mermaid. Post college, Snaufer has worked professionally with the Nettle Creek Players in Hagerstown, IN, Stage door Productions in Indianapolis, IN, and Lagniappe Productions in Fort Worth, Tx.
Outside of the theater, Snaufer enjoys spending endless hours with friends and family. He loves last minute adventures, exploring nature, and simply having fun. “I cannot wait to continue working for Storybook Theatre! Bringing theatre t oschools across the Midwest ahs been so fulfilling. This is especially true when I get to see the children shine on stage!”
Three Little Pigs
Lee Martin as Mama Pig
Lee Martin is a graduate from Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she has earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre with a concentration in musical theatre. Lee was most recently seen in BAT BOY at Three Rivers Music Theatre, but some of her other credits include HOT N’ COLE (Ensemble), THE TEMPEST (Ferdinand), URINETOWN (Penelope Pennywise), AMERICAN IDIOT (Whatshername), THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Pearl Krabs), SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM (Ensemble), COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED (Ensemble), and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY (Sally Brown). Lee is very excited to be a part of Storybook Theatre’s cast this season, and can’t wait to share her love of theatre with everyone!
Cole Pigford as Sheriff Crooks
Traveling from Atlanta, Georgia, Cole is ecstatic to make his debut with Storybook Theatre! Cole graduated from the University of Alabama, focusing on his degree in musical theatre. During his time there, he gained valuable experience in performing, as well as directing, which he cannot wait to continue to do.
Some of his favorite past roles include Narrator (The Rocky Horror Show), Warren (Ordinary Days), and Sipos (She Loves Me). If you’ve been to the Waterloo area in Iowa, you may have seen him as Bardo at Lost Island Theme Park!
Outside of theatre, Cole loves to play guitar, read, play video games, watch the Timberwolves (shoutout Anthony Edwards) and facetime his cat while he’s away. He is absolutely thrilled to have you join us and hopes you can help steal Granny Pig’s secret BBQ recipe!