our team
Meet our staff
BRYAN SNODGRASS (he/hIM)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bryan (he/him) is the Executive Director and co-founder of Conundrum Theatre Company. He previously worked at the Burbank Community YMCA for 19 years, most recently serving as their Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He also serves on Burbank’s Board of Library Trustees and is on the membership committee for the Theatre Producers of Southern California.
He started acting when he was in kindergarten, playing the Prince in a school production of Cinderella. The stage has been his passion ever since. Bryan received his BA in Theatre Directing from the University of Northern Colorado. He has been a part of numerous productions, both on and off stage. He has been part of Conundrum’s productions of Rent (Mark Cohen), Cabaret (Emcee), Fun Home (Bruce), Into the Woods (Baker), and more.
Some other acting credits include Louis (Angels in America), Wright (Our American Tragedy), Pippin (Charlemagne), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Fuddy Meers (Kenny), and The Sound of Music (Max). He has also directed Seussical, A Company of Wayward Saints, Bringing It All Back Home, Love Letters, and The Sound Of Music.
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Sara Logsdon (she/her)
director of outreach & recruitment
Sara Logsdon is an arts educator, program developer, and performing arts administrator dedicated to expanding access to high-quality arts education and supporting the next generation of performing artists.
Most recently, she served as Recruitment Coordinator for Academy Choir: LA, an extension of A Cappella Academy, where she led strategic outreach and marketing initiatives to expand program visibility and strengthen overall recruitment for the 2025–2026 season.
Previously, Logsdon worked with the GRAMMY Museum as Outreach Coordinator for GRAMMY Camp, serving as a liaison to students, alumni, and educators nationwide. She contributed to the program’s growth and supported its expansion to New York and Miami.
Her work in Los Angeles also includes roles with TMC Arts at The Music Center, where she supported large-scale civic events including the LA County Holiday Celebration and NYELA.
A strong advocate for community arts education, Logsdon served as Director of Vocal Music for Harmony Project, where she launched the organization’s first vocal music program in the San Fernando Valley, increasing participation by 50% in its first year. She also founded its inaugural Vocal Jazz/Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble and built partnerships with LAUSD schools.
In higher education, she was the founding guest conductor of the University of Redlands Vocal Jazz Ensemble and co-created a vocal jazz workshop that evolved into a year-long program. She also served on the board of the Southern California Vocal Association, leading the Vocal Jazz Contemporary A Cappella Honor Choir program to increased participation and national recognition.
Earlier in her career, Logsdon directed choral programs at Chaminade College Preparatory and Valley School, where she built award-winning music and musical theatre programs.
She holds a B.A. in Music from California Lutheran University and an M.A. in Music Education from San José State University. She remains deeply committed to the transformative power of the arts and to fostering creative growth in artists of all ages.
meet the board
STEPHeN FRANCISCO (he/him)
President
More information coming soon!
Jean Alice (she/her)
Secretary
Jean Alice’s passion for arts access is rooted in her own upbringing, where opportunities in arts and education were limited. As she moved through her career, she gravitated toward organizations that engage deeply with local communities, especially those historically underrepresented. Her years working in literacy nonprofits reinforced her belief that access to creativity, learning, and self‑expression can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.
After years of supporting Conundrum’s mission, Jean recognized that championing accessible theatre and arts was where her values and purpose aligned most strongly. She considers it a privilege to serve on the board, helping drive a mission that reflects her own journey and ensuring its continued success—so that arts and theatre remain available, welcoming, and empowering for the communities that need them most.
Michelle McKibben (she/her)
Treasurer
Michelle is a post-production professional nearing 20 years of experience working across television series produced by ABC, AMC, and Netflix Studios. She earned her B.A. in Theatre & Dance with a concentration in Stage Management from the University of Texas and began the first five years of her career as a middle school theatre and dance teacher in her hometown of Killeen, Texas.
A passionate advocate for the performing arts, Michelle loves supporting local community theatre and helping young people discover creativity and confidence through performance. It was meant to be when she was introduced to Conundrum Theatre Company in 2023 when her oldest daughter attended a kids’ audition workshop for Seussical the Musical and immediately “caught the bug”. Michelle joined the board in 2025 and currently serves as Treasurer.
Nikki Yates (she/her)
dei chair
Nikki is a PhD candidate studying educational psychology at the University of Southern California. Her parents like to say she could sing before she could talk, which makes sense, given her love of performing. When she's not working on a research project or tearing up a karaoke bar, she enjoys playing with her dog, running while listening to podcasts, and baking overly complicated pastries.
Jess Jani (she/her)
Marketing Chair
Jess Jani has been surrounded by performers her whole life, which only solidified her passion for the theatre. Her journey with Conundrum began as an actor, gracing the stage in roles such as Medium Alison in "Fun Home" and Cinderella in "Into The Woods." Most recently, she made her directorial debut with Conundrum’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Beyond her theatrical pursuits, Jess works at AV Squad, a company specializing in crafting movie trailers, demonstrating her commitment to storytelling in various forms.
As a member of the Conundrum Theatre Company's board, Jess Jani's vision is to foster an inclusive, accessible, and thriving theater community on the West Coast. Her gratitude towards Conundrum for rekindling her passion for the stage knows no bounds, and she looks forward to the endless opportunities they provide for everyone in the community to explore their artistic boundaries.
Jordan Kaiser (she/her)
Communications chair
Jordan Kaiser has always been an avid supporter of local theatre. Her love of the arts began at an early age - she was an Assistant Director at her local community theatre as a teenager, and president of Chapman University's musical theatre organization while studying there.
In her time on the board of Conundrum, she has directed our sold out run of RENT, assistant directed our run of Cabaret, and overseen production on many of our shows.
Pursuing her other passion for film, Jordan currently works as a film publicist at Sony Pictures. She loves that Conundrum provides a creative outlet for artists who work full-time in other industries.
Caitlin hsu Tobin (she/her)
Board Member
Caitlin has been on stage since she was 10 and joined the Conundrum family in 2024 for their production of Urinetown: The Musical. She works as a Transaction Coordinator for ExchangeRight Real Estate in Pasadena, where investors are empowered to be secure, free, and generous. Caitlin is inspired by Conundrum’s mission to generate creative opportunities both for children and for adults with traditional day jobs. The community she’s found through Conundrum is one that values respect, tenacity, and compassion, and she’s grateful for the chance to serve all those who call the theatre home.
Steve Chivers (He/Him)
Board Member
Steve has worked as a writer, actor, producer and director on sitcoms, hour dramas, web series, documentaries, unscripted, podcasts and plays. Most recently, Steve directed the sold-out production of “The Irish Curse 2.0: The Diverse Curse” at the Broadwater theater. His seven-part podcast “The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley” was the #1 podcast in the county. His digital series “Dated” – about an older gay man facing the daunting world of online dating and unexpectedly confronting the legacy of being a survivor of the AIDS crisis – has been in 15 festivals and is streaming at www.DatedSeries.com. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley's Dept of Dramatic Art, Steve is thrilled to be getting back to his theater roots with Conundrum.