Staff

KAREN AUSTIN

executive director

Karen D. Austin is proud to serve as Struthers Library Theatre’s Executive Director. Karen has served as a volunteer & board member since 2019, is on the board of the Woman's Club of Warren and is active in the Warren community. Karen lives in Warren with her husband, Gregory.

eric morelli

ARTISTIC Director

Eric joined the SLT team in the summer of 2019. He comes to the theatre from a musical, design, and print background. Eric stays creative with his bands, Co. Townes and Heron, and is a board member at the Crary Art Gallery. He spends his free time backpacking the beautiful Allegheny National Forest with his Australian Shepherd, Harvey.

Jenn SCALISE

Office Manager

Jenn has been at the theatre since 2019 and as a lover of history and the arts, is a perfect fit! When she is not at the theatre, she can be found spending time with her son, Brody and chocolate labradoodle, Mowgli. Anything having to do with creativity will spark her interest instantly! 

BAYLIE HOFFMAN

MARKETING ASSISTANT

The newest member of our team, Baylie, joined the SLT team in the fall of 2022 as the Marketing Assistant. In their free time, they enjoy hiking, music, horror films, and spending time with their pitbull, Groove. Baylie will make you a playlist.

FRANK MITCHELL

FACILITIES MANAGER

Frank was born and raised in Warren. Retired from Targeted Pet Treats (TPT), he returned to the workforce due to his love for Struthers Library Theatre’s rich history. He spends his free time fishing and hunting and is an avid baker and horticulturist. Frank also enjoys time with the grandkids. He keeps the theatre looking good and running smoothly.

Barb Crowley

Technical Director

A Peacock Award recipient, Barb has served entirely as a volunteer, accepting the title of Technical Director in 2007 after many years of dedicated service to the theatre. She has devoted thousands of hours to lighting, design, teaching her craft, and just plain hard labor backstage. Barb lives in Warren with her husband, Bob.