Meet the organizers

CO-ORGANIZER

Rebecca Haley Clark is thrilled to be helping to create a place of exploration and performance in her hometown! She has directed in many places including New York, Brazil, and the UK. She holds an M.F.A. in Directing from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and a B.A. in Drama and Comparative Ethnic Studies. She received a Fulbright grant to study Shakespeare and race in Rio de Janeiro and is currently the Director of Education for Santa Cruz Shakespeare where she will be directing "Master Harold"...and the Boys later this year. www.rebeccahaleyclark.com

CO-ORGANIZER

Allison Steitz is a recent transplant to Santa Cruz, drawn by the region’s creative energy and the chance to build something lasting. She moved here to lead Growth & Operations at local fintech company Paystand and serves on the board of Santa Cruz Works. Her background spans startups, venture capital in the U.S. and emerging markets, and artist accelerators—supporting bold ideas and cultural change. She’s excited for Santa Cruz Fringe to create more space for risk-taking, live performance in town.