Meet Our Staff
Madilyn Marks
Founder & artistic Director
Madilyn has performed in over 40 shows since the age of 6 and moved to Phoenix in 2022. Aside from theatre, she is extremely passionate about people, personal development, and leading others to Christ through servant leadership. Although "The 602 Revue" marked her directorial debut, she has choreographed, interned, led an after-school-program , and participated as a camp counselor for a youth program with close to 150 students. When not operating The 602 Stage, she can be found baking, hanging out with her 2 cats Jobu & Thiago, or watching "An American in Paris" on repeat.
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Read more about her intention behind The 602 Stage on the "About Us" page
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.
Shaul Leket-Mor
Vocal Director
Shaul Leket-Mor is a singer, pianist, and music educator from Tempe, Arizona. He earned his Bachelor’s from the Peabody Institute, and his Master’s from Arizona State University in vocal performance. He has previous music directed for Mamma Mia, Beetlejuice the Musical, and Mean Girls the Musical. In addition to his music direction, Shaul is also a frequent performer across the valley, and has performed with organizations such as Arizona Opera, Arizona Musicfest, and the Phoenix Chorale. Some of his past roles include Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro) at ASU, Prince/Wolf (Into the Woods) with Opera in the Ozarks, and Father (Hansel and Gretel vs the Witch) with Arizona Opera Outreach. He is incredibly excited to be working as a Vocal Director with 602 Stage!
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.
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!
Aster Lopez
Costume Designer
Aster Lopez loves art and design. They have won a special achievement award from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for their costume design in Mesa Community College’s production of Antigone. They have worked with Teatro Bravo as a costume designer for their production of The Outsiders. In their spare time, Aster loves to run Dungeons & Dragons campaigns with their friends.
