David Fillenwarth, Administrative Director - A native Western New Yorker, Dave joined the Lancaster Opera House as the Box Office Manager in 2001. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelors degree in Communication.
 
His career in the theater and the entertainment field started in 1986 as a manager for General Cinemas. While employed in the movie industry, Dave won numerous national awards promoting movies for Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox. His appreciation for the live arts developed in the mid 1990's as a manager and promoter of local music. His career path landed him as the Director of Ticketing and Marketing for Majestic Theater (Melody Fair), Promotional Director for Media Play, and a stint back in the movie business as a manager for Regal Theaters.
 
When not at the Lancaster Opera House, you can find Dave enjoying life with his wife and 2 daughters......and on the golf course, when they allow it.

Deb Wahl, Bookkeeper, has been enjoying her position at the Opera House for the past 5 years. She has accounting experience with other non-for-profit organizations in the area, as well as the private sector, and manufacturing industry.

Alanna Pohl Hughes, House Manager – joined the staff in January of 1998 as House Manager bringing with her a background in award-winning Volunteer Management and customer service as well as experience in non-profit administration. Alanna holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Arts Management/Non-Profit Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Communications, both from Medaille College in Buffalo. Alanna is currently employed by day as the Assistant to the Director of Service Coordination for Aspire of WNY.  Prior to joining Aspire, she was with the Kenan Center in Lockport as the Events, Programs and Volunteer Manager.  As part of her duties with the Kenan Center, she acted as Managing Director of the Taylor Theater.  She spent 15 years as the Manager/Volunteer Coordinator for the award-winning Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. She is a member of the Volunteer Administrators of WNY (VAWNY).  Alanna has served on the Board of Directors for the Medaille College Alumni Association, including holding numerous offices, and the Board of Directors for the Never Stop Learning Program.

Lindsay DiBartolomeo, Assistant to the Executive Director is thrilled to join the Opera House team. A native of Lancaster, Lindsay has been actively involved in Western New York Theatre for many years. Lindsay holds a BFA from Niagara University where her major was Theatre Performance. In 2008 she was named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Lindsay is also co-founder of the Dramatic Association for Youth Theatre, the Lancaster Opera House's Arts in Education program.

Whitney Walker, Assistant to the Administrative Director feels blessed to become part of the Lancaster Opera House.  Whether behind the scenes or on stage, Whitney Walker feels at home in a theatre.  Raised in North Carolina, Whitney received her BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University.  Whitney is also co-founder of the Lancaster DAY (Dramatic Association for Youth) Theatre.

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