Our Staff
Steven Glaudini
Producing Artistic Director
It was twenty-two years ago that Steve made his Moonlight debut as Smee in Peter Pan and it has been a love affair ever since. Recent Moonlight credits have been Director of the recent hits: The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Big Fish, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Misérables (2008 San Diego Critics Award for Best Director), West Side Story, Cabaret, and Children of Eden. He thanks you for the support you give Moonlight Stage Productions…the theatre that started the career of his wife, actress Bets Malone. Steven credits the Moonlight with the start of his Professional career which has led him to several positions including: five years as Artistic Director/Producer at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA. At MTW, Steve has directed Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie (starring Andrea McArdle), Little Shop of Horrors, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the Regional Premiere of All Shook Up, The Pajama Game, The Pirates of Penzance (starring Rex Smith), The Full Monty and five years as the Executive Director/Producer of Performance Riverside in Riverside, CA. Steven was recently honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle with the Craig Noel Award for the Producer of the Year of 2014.
Colleen Kollar Smith
Managing Director
Colleen is honored to serve as the Managing Director for The Moonlight. A native Vistan, she first performed here in the youth production of Cinderella and over time became co-director for the same program. A graduate of USD’s Nonprofit Leadership and Management Master’s Program, Colleen has worked as the Executive Director of San Diego Musical Theatre and Director of Development for Lamb’s Players Theatre. While at Lamb’s, Colleen was also a member of the resident ensemble where she performed in/choreographed dozens of productions, co-created the long-running musical Mixtape, and orchestrated the Guinness World Record breaking event and fundraiser 100 Hours of Stories. She is thrilled to watch her own kids, Scottie and Pepper make their memories at the Moonlight.
Samantha McLaughlin
Technical Director
Samantha is thrilled to join The Moonlight as Technical Director. Prior to arriving here, Samantha worked in numerous theatres throughout San Diego County including the San Diego Civic Theatre, The Old Globe Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, and many more. Samantha most recently spent the last six years as Associate Technical Director, and Director of the Theater Tech Intern Program, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Eric Kabacinski
Theater Rentals & Technical Supervisor
Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts Graduate from Oakland University (class of 2007) in Michigan. Eric previously worked in the Detroit area for IATSE, along with the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Fox Theater, Detroit Opera House, Fisher Theatre, and many touring companies from across the country.
Fred Tracey
Marketing Director
This year marks Fred’s 25th season with The Moonlight having been affiliated with the theatre’s early years starting in 1982. Fred returned to Moonlight in 2009 after working for other performing arts and event venues in the region.
Keri Hostetler
Ticket Services Supervisor
Keri joined The Moonlight in 2012 after spending over 10 years as the Ticket Office Manager for Cache Valley Center for the Arts in Logan, Utah. It was acting, however, that took her to Utah; she performed in 11 summer seasons with the Lyric Repertory Company. Keri holds an MFA in Acting from California State University, Fullerton.
Carole Berbaum
Office Manager
Carole moved to Vista in 1988 and is a graduate of Vista High School. Previously to joining the Moonlight staff, she worked in information technology at an investment firm for several years. Her other experience include working for Children's Hospital Los Angeles and for social services programs.
To reach a member of the staff, call 760.726.1340.