Technical Director 

Eddie Holm

After earning a degree in Radio, Television and Motion Picture from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Eddie Holm found himself immediately taking a cross country road trip to LA, where he worked for six years in Hollywood as a sound effects and dialog editor. 

Returning to North Carolina, Eddie spec’d out the first commercially available video streaming and recording hardware during his ten years as a video producer/director at UNC School of Medicine. Eddie has been involved in video acquisition and editing, along with sound engineering and recording ever since, and is thrilled to be a part of The Waldo Theatre’s growth as a significant cultural presence in film, theatre and musical performance.

Interim Executive Director and Concert Booker

Keri Lupien

Keri Lupien has served on The Waldo’s Board of Directors for the past seven years, the last three as board president. The theatre has made huge strides under her leadership and has presented some amazing concerts as a result of her determined efforts as a music booker. Although she has stepped down from her presidential role, she has (happily) joined the staff, where she will continue to secure a wide range of exciting musicians, both new and familiar, for our audience to enjoy. Keri and her family live in Waldoboro, where Tyler, owner of Moose Crossing Garden Center, has deep roots. 

Film Curator

Liz McGregor

Liz brings a background in film and film festivals to the Waldo.  The Newcastle resident has worked in all aspects of the film industry over the past 25 years. She has been helping with the theatre’s film programming and social media presence. Liz is a Producer/Director of short documentary films and Publisher with BoonDocs Media. She also runs her family’s Bed & Breakfast, The Osprey Nest, during the summer months. She loves being a part of The Waldo and enjoys connecting with and celebrating the diverse interests of our midcoast community. 

Community Theatre Program Manager

George Bates

A serial volunteer and familiar face at The Waldo, George has been instrumental in helping to bring live community theater back to The Waldo after its absence for over a decade. George also manages the increasingly popular Waldo family film sing-along events.
George sees community theatre as the epitome of The Waldo’s mission—bringing a range of people from across the Midcoast together to create performance art, and in doing so, building community and forging new relationships that frequently last years beyond the performances.
A retired marketing consultant, George holds degrees from Boston University and The University of Massachusetts. A Massachusetts transplant, George fulfilled his dream of living in coastal Maine nearly a decade ago. He currently operates a small lavender
farm in South Waldoboro and admits to spending an inordinate amount of time listening to show tunes.

Director of Education

Mia Branco

Before joining The Waldo to help develop their education program, Mia was the Director of Education for Open Door Arts in Boston, MA where she designed and managed collaborations between teaching artists, schools, and cultural institutions with the goal of providing inclusive and accessible arts experiences. In addition to her work as an administrator, she has worked as a Teaching Artist for over 13 years specializing in developing drama programming for students with autism and emotional trauma in independent settings as well as within schools. She has also developed and led training about inclusion best practices within arts programming for cultural institutions across the country including Roundabout Theatre (NYC) and Wheelock Family Theatre (Boston). Mia holds a masters in education from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre Performance from American University.

Front of House Manager

Anna-Marlies Hunter

Anna-Marlies first stepped into, and fell in love with, the Waldo Theatre in 2013, shortly before the building was shuttered for a number of years. After volunteering at the Waldo for the past few years, she is excited to join as part of the staff.

Anna-Marlies has always had a love for music, theatre, and art. Some of her first memories stem from hanging out backstage with her mom and siblings during community theatre productions, and attending concerts and art openings with her family. While attending the University of Maine she worked in the costume shop and for the theatre facilities crew, where she gained experience in technical theatre, stage management, and house management. Throughout her life, Anna-Marlies has taken part in dozens of theatre productions: she has directed class plays; spent three summers as musical director at Midcoast Actors’ Studio Summer Camp; has designed costumes for The Waldo Theatre, Everyman Repertory Theatre, and Penobscot Theatre; and held roles at Penobscot Theatre as their costume shop manager and scenic artist. 

Anna-Marlies is a multifaceted teacher and has integrated the arts into all academic subjects. She has over 15 years of teaching experience, having been a PreK-12 music teacher and a middle school Waldorf teacher. Anna-Marlies holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a minor in Jazz Studies from the University of Maine, and is nearing completion of a Masters Degree in Waldorf Education from Antioch University New England. 

Office Manager

Day Arnold

Day is the theatre's Office Manager, supporting day-to-day operations. She works closely with staff, helps coordinate logistics, and is often the point of connection for community members. Day comes with a background in community-based work with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design, and she brings that lens into how systems, communication, and spaces function. As someone rooted in local creative spaces, she's glad to help support a theatre that values expression, connection, and access.

Marketing Specialist

Kelli Wescott McCannell

Kelli has spent her professional life in nonprofits, trying to contribute to an expansive society where folks feel seen and resourced. She believes deeply in servant leadership and the power of community. Originally from San Diego, she went to school at Gonzaga in Washington and majored in Art. She lives in Rockland, has three sons, and loves reading and making art.