Our Company

Staff:

Théâtre du Rêve Artistic Director Anna Richardson

Anna Richardson (Artistic Director)

Anna Richardson is the Artistic Director of Théâtre du Rêve, as well as a stage manager, director, performer, artist, educator, and writer…

Anna earned her B.A. in French literature at Goucher College, where she studied abroad twice in France and wrote and directed a French play for her thesis capstone. A lifelong theater lover, Anna started combining her love of French and Theater in college, and was able to continue doing so afterwards thanks to TdR. Anna first came to TdR in 2014 as a festival intern, then became Executive Assistant, then Marketing, Development and Events Director, while serving throughout as a Teaching Artist for TdR’s educational programs and camps.Anna continued to consult for TdR after moving back to her home state of Massachusetts, and became Artistic Director in 2024. Other theaters Anna has worked with and for in Atlanta include: 7Stages, Theatrical Outfit, the Rialto, Theater Emory, and Essential Theater. Anna is the Stage Manager for Boston University’s School of Music, as well as freelances as a stage manager and artist.

Jennifer Kimball (Managing Director)

Jennifer has been a proud part of the Théâtre du Rêve family since our first production of Le Ballon Rouge in 2010…

She also serves as Managing Director at the Essential Theatre, produces the Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project at Synchronicity Theatre, and is a Production Associate at TdR’s home venue, 7Stages.

Keri Atkins (Bookkeeper):

Keri has 20+ years of experience in the accounting field, working with for profit and non-profit companies…

She has also worked as the Office Manager/Accountant for Georgia Shakespeare and a staff accountant for Comcast. She received her BBA and MBA in accounting. In addition to her work with Théâtre du Rêve, Keri currently works as the bookkeeper for Essential Theatre and The Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Tosin “Tosinger” Taiwo (Social Media Coordinator):

Tosin “Tosinger” Taiwo first joined Théâtre du Rêve for the return of Vive la Fontaine! in 2023…

A freelance marketing consultant for the Arts and Entertainment industry with over 10 years experience specializing in branding, copywriting, social media
management and content generation, she is also a Singer, Actress & Event curator and a graduate of Savannah
College of Art and Design’s Master of Arts Administration
program which focused on helping arts organizations
manage projects and promote productions that make
them come alive. She remains active artistically in the
Atlanta community and beyond, theatre, music, TV and flm
productions.

Eliana Marianes (Artistic Associate):

Eliana Marianes has ten years’ experience in administration, marketing, and development with non-profits, and studied French throughout their academic career…

Eliana has worked as a staff member or volunteer with Emory University Telefund, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Horizon Theatre, and Out of Hand Theatre. Eliana works regularly as an actor throughout the Southeast and teaches Viewpoints at the Robert Mello Studio and elsewhere. Eliana manages the TdR office and assists with development, marketing, and patron relations.

Carolyn Cook (Artistic Associate)

Carolyn Cook founded Théâtre du Rêve in 1996 and served as producing artistic director from 1996-2005 and again from 2016-2024….

She holds a bachelor of arts in French from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (now Randolph College), and studied literature and linguistics at the Sorbonne. Since founding Théâtre du Rêve in 1996, Cook has served in multiple capacities, including acting, directing, playwriting, and leading the company as artistic director from 1996 to 2006 and again from 2016 to the present. She has written and produced three plays based in French and Francophone history: “Il Etait Une Fois” tells the story of female writers whose work was banned by Louis XIV; “Code Noir” follows the career of General Alex Dumas, French Revolutionary hero and father of novelist Alexandre Dumas; and “Je ne suis pas Evangeline” explores Le Grand Dérangement, the expulsion and genocide of French Acadians in the 1700s. With more than thirty years’ experience as a professional actor, director, producer, teacher, and coach, Cook has worked extensively in Atlanta theater, including twenty seasons with the former Georgia Shakespeare, and has performed on tour in the US, UK, and France. She has been honored as a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques, a national order bestowed by the French Republic for service to education.

Caitlin Roe (Artistic Associate)

Caitlin Roe has worked with Théâtre du Rêve in several capacities since 2011: intern, Director of Education & Outreach, Interim Managing Director, Executive Director and actor/teaching artist…

She holds a B.A. in French from Catawba College in NC, where she also studied theatre and music. In the Atlanta, she has worked behind the scenes with Horizon Theatre, Essential Theatre, Théâtre du Rêve and the Academy Theatre. Also an actor and teaching artist, she brings workshops and performances to schools (Puppy Love/Fiancés en Herbe, By the Window/Par la Fenêtre, Fables Fantastiques!, Jane, le renard et moi, Le Petit Prince). She has also performed with The Center for Puppetry Arts, Fishworks, and The Academy Theatre, where she is currently serving as Production Manager. Caitlin speaks fluent English and French and is a French-language immersion teacher at Globe Academy.

Park Krausen (Artistic Associate)

Park Krausen served as Artistic Director of Théâtre du Rêve for ten years, from 2006 to 2016…

During that time, she commissioned and produced Voir un Ami Pleurer from Belgian playwright Olivier Coyette, directed by Valery Warnotte of Paris; a new stage adaptation of the beloved classic,  The Red Balloon, adapted and directed by Park Cofield; Celles d’en Haut/The Women from on High by Quebecois playwright Olivier Kemeid, and numerous other new works. Park has performed with the Lincoln Center Living Room Series, Hartford Stage Company, The Alliance Theatre, About Face Theatre Company, Chicago Dramatists, Actor’s Express, the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (3 year company member), Georgia Shakespeare (where she is an associate artist), Theater Emory, Theater in the Square, Out of Hand Theater (Core Company Member), Théâtre du Rêve, Le Conservatoire National Supérieur D’Art Dramatique, and the Wadsworth Athenaeum. Krausen was named Atlanta’s Best Actress 2010 by the Sunday Paper and has received two Suzi Awards (Atlanta’s Tony Awards) for ensemble work, and two Suzi award nominations for best actress.

Board of Directors

Shanita Miller, Chair (Girls, Inc.)

Baxter Jones, Vice Chair (Johnson Ward)

Lisa Daily, Secretary (Public Health Consultant)

Thomas White, Treasurer  

Phil Bolton (Global Atlanta)

Jessie Cassar (Travel Edge)

Marianne McKenzie (Lockton Companies, LLC)

Diedrea White (DW White Consulting)