Meet Our Staff
Madilyn Marks
Founder & artistic Director
Madilyn Marks is a theatre artist, director, and arts leader who has performed in over 40 shows since the age of six. She relocated to the Phoenix area in 2022 and has since focused her work on building meaningful, community-centered theatrical experiences. While The 602 Revue marked her directorial debut, Madilyn brings a diverse background in choreography, arts administration, and youth programming, including leadership roles in after-school and camp-based programs serving nearly 150 students.
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Beyond the stage, Madilyn is deeply passionate about people, personal development, and servant leadership. Her work is rooted in a commitment to fostering inclusive spaces where artists and audiences alike feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow both creatively and personally. As the founder of The 602 Stage, she is dedicated to using theatre as a tool for connection, mentorship, and community impact. When she’s not producing or planning events, Madilyn enjoys baking, spending time with her two cats, Jobu and Thiago, and revisiting her favorite musical, An American in Paris.
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Read more about her intention behind The 602 Stage on the "About Us" page
Aundria Arneson
Development Director​
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Aundria Arneson is a nonprofit development and arts leadership professional with extensive experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement. Her background spans theatre, fine arts, and cultural institutions, with a track record that includes leading major donor initiatives, producing large-scale galas and speaker events, and managing high-impact projects for organizations such as The Phoenix Theatre Company and Art Solutions and Installations.
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With deep expertise in donor relations, event production, and cross-sector partnerships, Aundria brings a collaborative, people-centered approach to the arts. As Development Director of The 602 Stage, she is thrilled to help grow the company's impact and visibility, and is passionate about shaping The 602 Stage into a beacon of theatre in Arizona, one that champions artists, engages the community, and expands access to powerful storytelling.
Gracie Down
Stage Manager
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Gracie Down is a stage manager and all-around theatre artist based in Arizona. She’s a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University with a BA in Theatre and Drama — and enough color-coded tabs to prove it! She approaches every production with servant leadership at the center, letting her faith shape the way she communicates, supports her team, and builds a rehearsal room full of kindness and collaboration. With experience in stage management, design, technical theatre, and even a little performing, Gracie loves bringing a versatile, wholehearted energy into every project. Recent credits include Prince of Egypt, Beauty and the Beast, Ada and the Engine, and Tuck Everlasting. She’s passionate about making rehearsal rooms feel like a second home — organized, welcoming, and filled with creativity!
Emma Victoria Clark
Choreographer
Emma Victoria Clark she/her is a professional actress and dancer,
living and working in Phoenix. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Emma
graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland State University with a
BA in Theatre and French and a minor in Dance. Favorite credits: Cassie in A Chorus Line (TheaterWorks), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (CSU),
Cassandra in Cats (TheaterWorks), Francisca in West Side Story
(Orlando Shakes), and the Angel in Angels in America (CSU), to name a few. She has served as choreographer for Caroline, or Change (Black
Theatre Troupe), Mean Girls HSV (The Beck Center), and Cinderella
(Near West Theatre), and she spent many years dancing down Main
Street USA at Walt Disney World. Emma is a new mom to a wonderful
little boy, and you can often find them outside, enjoying the beautiful
Arizona landscape with her husband and two dogs. @emmavictoriaclark
Christian Luke Ottinger
Vocal Director
Christian Luke Ottinger is a high school choir director and music history teacher who is thrilled to be working with The 602 Stage on this exciting new project. A graduate of Arizona State University, with additional studies at Scottsdale Community College, he is an AriZoni Award–nominated actor and an active member of the Arizona theatre community. In addition to his work onstage and in the classroom, Christian teaches piano and voice with the School of Rock, where he is passionate about developing the next generation of musicians and performers.
Devyn Storholm
Prop & Lighting Lead
Devyn is a Lighting Designer and Props Manager based in the Phoenix area. A graduate of Wagner College, she has 10+ years of experience working at different theaters in Arizona and NYC. She is excited to be a part of the 602 team!
Annalise Hulbert
Set Designer
Annalise Hulbert has worked on over twenty shows since beginning working in theatre. She primarily focuses in scenic construction and technical direction, and has worked in Arizona, South Carolina, Vermont, and Florida.
Ashlyn McDonald
Prop and Design Assistant
Ashlyn is an Arizona State University Alumni with a BFA in Theatre from the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts. She has four+ years of experience in Theatre design and props on university productions. In her free time she loves to travel to New York to see Broadway shows new and old! Ashlyn LOVES all things theatre and is very excited to start this next chapter with The 602 Stage!
