Arin Anderson (Theater & Event Services Manager)

Arin Anderson is a multidisciplinary artist, award-winning creative director, and educator with over 20 years of experience across musical theatre, vocal performance, television and film, production leadership, and creative development. She has performed, recorded, and collaborated throughout the United States, Canada, and the UK, with work spanning national media, regional and community stages, and university and youth arts partnerships. Her recent performance credits include Hairspray, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Disney’s Newsies, and A Christmas Carol Comedy.

Beginning her professional career at age three, Arin later toured nationally as a young vocalist and recorded her first studio album at seventeen. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Public Relations, with additional study in jazz and modern music in the UK, along with advanced coursework in technical design, music therapy, and developmental psychology. Alongside performing, she has spent nearly a decade in technical direction, production, and arts leadership, contributing to mainstage productions, original works, film and commercial projects, and youth education programming.

Arin has taught across private studios, K–12, and university settings, most recently serving as Technical Director and Education Manager for Muncie Civic Theatre, Visiting Lecturer with Purdue University’s College of Music Technology, and Technical Supervisor for Ball State University’s Theatre Education Partnership. Grounded in both education and professional production, she brings a forward-looking approach that prioritizes student voice, sustainable practices, and strong community partnerships. She is excited to join the Corvallis School District and looks forward to supporting inclusive, innovative theater and event spaces that connect students, audiences, and community.

James Murray V (Director)

James is an Actor – Writer – Director based in the Willamette Valley. He is passionate both about theater and filmmaking, and has been pursuing both crafts for well over 15 years. James got his start in theater as an actor, playing the role of The Baker in Into the Woods. Since then, James has played many roles in dozens of productions, some of his favorites being Willard in Footloose The Musical, Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, and most recently, Ash in Evil Dead The Musical. James has also appeared in various TV shows, films, and even some billboards around town. 

James is currently attending Western Oregon University to finish his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education. When he isn’t involved in a theater production, you might find James working on his next film project, playing video games with his friends, or spending time with his lovely wife, Nicky.