meet the stage left team & board of directors & COMMUNITY PA

Dahveed Bullis is a community-centered theatre artist committed to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for all. A leader in the Spokane arts scene, he activates artists and uplifts historically resilient communities by telling their stories — and his own. Born in Spokane, Dahveed earned a BA in Theatre from Eastern Washington University (2016) and an MS in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University (2025). He co-founded Spokane Playwrights Laboratory and teaches acting exploration classes at the Blue Door Theater.
His recent honors include the 2024 Spokane Arts Award for Arts Advocacy and multiple awards for the Stage Left production of Pass Over, including Outstanding Production at both the Kaleidoscope Festival and the AACT National Awards (2023), where he also received Best Monologue in the nation. He was a 2022 Artist Trust GAP recipient and a two-time nominee for the DECCIO Excellence in Equity Award from Spokane Colleges.

Kearney Jordan was raised in community theater, her earliest memory being in a playpen while her parents and siblings rehearsed. While Kearney enjoys being on stage, she found her true calling in theater management and directing.

Kearney proudly served 10 years on staff at Spokane Civic Theatre, most notably as the Education and Outreach Director for “The Academy”. In this position, Kearney directed She Kills Monsters, Our Town, Twelfth Night, Moana Jr, 13, and countless more.  she has also costumed, produced, performed and directed at the Spokane Symphony, Ignite, Modern Theatre, Lake City Playhouse and of course, Stage Left!
Kearney has been the recipient of a SAGA award for Shakespeare in Schools, and recognized for her collaboration by Spokane Arts. She has also been twice nominated by 5th Ave Theater in Seattle for excellence in costuming. Her proudest achievement remains her three awesome kids.

 Patty Garegnani grew up in Spokane and lived in Seattle,  San Diego, and has returned back to Spokane in 2016. She developed her  love for theater at North Central with Drama Teacher Tom Armitage, where  her passion for storytelling first took root. For her, theater feels  like a family—a place where creativity and collaboration comes together  to create something magical. Through the design process and  collaborating with directors and actors, Patty pours her heart into  every stitch, bringing characters to life through costume design.

Patty began her career as a licensed hairdresser after  studying Cosmetology at San Diego City College. Her love for fashion  later led her to study Fashion Design at San Diego Mesa College, earning  the Rising Star Award at the 2008 Golden Scissors Fashion Show and the  top honors award in 2009. Her first theatre job working in the costume  department was at Lamb’s Player’s Theatre in San Diego, where she  discovered how much she loved theatrical costume design. 

After taking time off to raise her two daughters, Patty reconnected  with theater by volunteering for their CYT (Christian Youth Theater)  productions. Leading costume committees for casts of up to 85 kids  reignited her passion for costume design. Since then, she has worked  with Civic Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park, Lilac City Dinner Theatre  through Stage Left, small local films, and SFCC’s Spartan Theatre, where  she is pursuing an Associate of Fine Arts in Drama.

Patty believes that when actors feel confident in their costumes, it  elevates their performance and enhances the entire production. She is  inspired by Stage Left’s mission to challenge, inspire, and connect  people through storytelling. For her, community theater is about  creativity, connection, and celebrating diversity by creating spaces  where everyone feels represented. Being part of the Stage Left Theatre  family is a privilege, and Patty is honored to contribute to its mission  through costume design.

  
Ashlyn joined the theater in 2023 when she was asked to capture Images for 'An Aviary for Birds of Sadness'. Since then, she has been active in Spokane's gig economy, photographing for comedy shows, burlesque performances, and concerts. Her focus is on building her skills and expanding her artistic and social comfort zones. She views each production as a chance to one-up herself, and is always looking ahead to the next opportunity 

Skyler is a gifted and versatile actress with degrees in Graphic Design and Theater.  Skyler has previously served as Communications Director for Spokane Ensemble Theater and Organization Manager for the Upstart Players. With a strong artistic eye and technical skills to match, combined with a genuine drive to serve the community, Skyler takes pride in delivering creative, impactful designs and building lasting client relationships.  

Jeremy has been the Resident Designer for numerous theaters including The Public Theater of San Antonio, The Modern Theaters of Spokane/Cd’A, and Lake City Playhouse in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, but they have always loved the charm of small, intimate theaters. Jeremy's work in training the next generation of diverse creatives is his top priority.

Jeremy is the Program Director at Spokane Arts, a non-profit helping artists connect with other artists and with funding opportunities. He attended Ohio University from 1989 to 1992 majoring in Theater Production and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2014 with his BFA in Graphic Design from Sanford Brown. 

In 2022, Jeremy was awarded the Governor's Arts & Heritage Luminary Award by Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, for his tireless work in keeping the Arts alive during the pandemic. They were also recently named one of the Top 20 Emerging Leaders in the Inland Northwest by Trending NW.

Jeremy brings his varied artistic talents and their longstanding business acumen to Stage Left, where he will continue to promote diversity, inclusion, political discussion, and social justice both on stage and in our community.

Check out Jeremy’s website at www.JeremyCreates.com