OUR TEAM
Katie clarkson
President
Katie’s love of theatre began at six years old with RYT and has taken her from Vancouver Island to the UAE, working with young performers and creating stories for stage and screen. In 2018, she started a local acting studio, where she taught youth theatre and film before passing the torch to focus full-time on her photography business and creative work. Her projects have spanned short films, international collaborations, and community arts initiatives. Now, as RYT’s President, Katie is focused on growing the company, honoring its legacy, and creating new opportunities for the next generation of performers.
ALYSSA MOORES
VICE PRESIDENT
As a Rainbow Youth Theatre alum, Alyssa is thrilled to be part of RYT’s revival and to help inspire the next generation of theatre lovers. Her passion began in 2006 with RYT’s Charlotte’s Web, and she’s been hooked ever since. Alyssa hopes every participant in RYT feels the same wonder, connection, and accomplishment that made her fall in love with theatre all those years ago. Grateful to give back to the organization that sparked her passion, Alyssa is excited to help create a space where young artists can grow, express themselves, and discover the magic of live performance.
CHRISTINE CARSON
Treasurer
Christine has always loved theatre – from the as a 6 year-old when she walked down to her local venue to see “The King and I”, clutching her father’s hand, through high school and community theatre experiences growing up, to becoming her daughter’s biggest supporter when she took to the stage after the family settled here in Comox. Now she applies her experience in administering youth activities to Rainbow, a theatre company that provided her child with many happy opportunities. Programming joy onstage for a new generation of theatre lovers!
KATHY TRITHARDT
SECRETARY
Kathy Trithardt spent all of her teen years either on stage, backstage, in tech booths, or dangling on rigging, waiting for her big entrance. As an aspiring world traveler, Kathy has led various tours in Scotland, performed in the world's largest neo-pagan fire festival, and is an alumni of Atomic Vaudeville. She routinely reads around 200 books a year, and has discussed well over a thousand titles on her BookTube channel. Her other non-theatre hobby is cross stitching.
JAMIE BLACK
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
More about Jamie coming soon!
ANNE CLARKSON
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Anne Clarkson has been part of Rainbow Youth Theatre since 1999, contributing to dozens of productions through costume design, set building, scenic painting, props, makeup, special effects and onstage.
Rainbow has also been a personal journey for Anne. Her children grew up in the program, and it played a vital role in their development—building confidence, nurturing creativity, and helping them form lifelong friendships. The chance to work alongside people of all ages in a collaborative, supportive environment proved invaluable, not just for her kids but for the whole family.
Anne continues to share her passion for the arts through her studio, Foxglove Hollow, where she teaches painting and creative workshops. Whether in the classroom or behind the scenes, Anne is dedicated to using art and theatre to foster growth, connection, and community.
CLAIRE BROWN
YOUTH MEMBER
Claire Brown is an emerging multidisciplinary artist who works as a performer, designer, director and creator on xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) lands in so-called Vancouver. Claire's most recent works explore cliché, nostalgia, grief, and the intersections between art and science. Their practice is grounded in devised processes that blend design and performance making, and seek interactivity and connection to community. Select credits of theirs include Creator/Director of Water Park for the LIVE ACTS Vol. 1 Festival, Stage Manager of Ultra Violets by Alexandra Caprara, and Costume and Lighting Designer for Period Piece by Samantha Walters at the Rumble Theatre Fool's Paradise Cabaret.
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Max Wallace
Max Wallace is a Elementary Performing Arts Teacher in the Comox Valley and a graduate of Studio 58's Theatre Arts Program. Originally from Southern Ontario, Max moved to the Sunshine coast as a teenager, before pursuing a career in theatre in Vancouver. It was there that he met his amazing wife Anthea who eventually brought him to the Comox Valley, where she was born and raised. Max and Anthea now both share their skills and passion for theatre, music, and dance with their K-7 students in School District 71.
TOM CLARKSON
Tom has been a dedicated part of Rainbow Youth Theatre for years, contributing his time, skills, heart and often (without his knowledge) his wardrobe to many memorable productions. He’s worn countless hats and is always ready to lend a hand wherever it’s needed. With his daughters actively involved in RYT shows over the years, Tom became a familiar and much-loved figure in the local theatre community. Tom is a proud member of Men of Notes, a local choir, where he continues to share his love of music and performance. His enthusiasm, generosity, and behind-the-scenes magic have helped shape the spirit of RYT and the broader arts community.
Anthea Morritt
Anthea is an elementary performing arts teacher in SD 71, and a graduate of the Studio 58 Theatre Arts program in Vancouver. Anthea grew up in and around the Comox Valley and discovered her love of theatre at a young age by engaging in school and community theatre productions and has never looked back! She loves to share her passion for music and theatre with children and is excited to see Rainbow Youth Theatre start up again and provide even more opportunities for young people and families in the Comox Valley.
Sé PATERSON
Sé Paterson is a mother of two spirited boys and a Rainbow Youth Theatre alumnus. Through theatre she has found community, growth, and life-long friendships that have taught her about diversity and inclusivity. When she’s not helping out on the board of directors, she can be found learning and practicing Reiki, puttering around in the garden, or walking in the forest. She has a fascination of tiny things, mushrooms, folklore, and the paranormal.
Elisabeth Jolliffe
Elisabeth Jolliffe is an accomplished makeup artist with over two decades of experience spanning fashion, film, and television. Her portfolio includes high-profile productions such as Once Upon a Time (Disney) and Riverdale (Warner Bros.), among others. Now based in the Comox Valley, Elisabeth is passionate about giving back to her community. She actively supports local youth theatre, offering her expertise to help nurture the next generation of performers and creatives.
Chloe Green
More about Chloe coming soon!
Alison Gagnon
More about Alison coming soon!
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