Meet our Board of Directors

Pete Soper came to the Blue Slipper Board from a long career in the professional audio industry. In addition to his role at the Blue Slipper, he continues to do sound engineering and consulting across Southwest Montana, and teaching skiing during the winter months.

Born and raised in Montana, Mike Waldron was out of state for eight years as a young professional. He returned to Montana in 2005, moving to Livingston to start a family with his wife Jeannette. He's always been extremely proud to live in a small town with TWO Shakespeare/Globe style theaters, and wanted to help The Blue Slipper get back on its feet post-pandemic. As the Vice President of the Park County Theatre Guild, Mike oversees maintenance and HR at the theater. You'll often see him - recognizable by his distinctive beard - upstairs running hospitality or downstairs at the box office on show nights.

Steve Leuzinger's love of theatre was originally nurtured in his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota. He and his wife, Peggy, along with their two sons, moved to Livingston in 2004. He is delighted to have the opportunity to share his talents at the Blue Slipper Theatre, both on the stage and as a member of the Board. He has appeared in Sylvia, Baskerville, True West, and Tiny Beautiful Things at the Slipper. You may also recognize him from one of the ten shows he has been in at the Shane Center. He served on the Board in 2019, but a move to Great Falls ended that stint. Fortunately, in 2022 he was able to move back to Livingston and re-engage with our town's fabulous theatre scene. He rejoined the Board in 2023 and now serves as the Slipper's treasurer. In conjunction with that role you will often see him handling the theatre's box office duties.

Kaz Hall was born in Liverpool, UK. She trained at the London Studio Centre of Performing Arts. Living in London for many years Kaz performed as a showgirl in France and worked as a dancer and actor alongside teaching fitness.

Kaz then moved into production firstly for Chrysalis Entertainment as a PA to the director, and then PA and development director at Open Mike Productions in Soho London which is where she met her husband –Comedian and Writer Rich Hall.

This is where the Montana connection began! For the next 17 years Kaz and Rich lived between Montana and London, with children Dixie being born in London and Hayes in Bozeman.

Kaz has worked as associate producer on Rich’s BBC documentaries. She started her own production company - Lewin Hall productions in 2008, producing corporate films. Currently Kaz is an ELC teacher at St Mary’s Catholic School and in her spare time has rekindled her love of theatre recently performing in two Shane Center productions… both conveniently with a British accent!. Kaz once appeared in a Rich Hall production at the Blue Slipper – ‘Rich Halls Campfire Stories’ ….as the silhouette of a human nymph fly (don’t ask!)

Kaz is grateful and honored to serve on the Blue Slipper Board to help preserve its legacy and support its future.

Shannon Willoughby has called Montana home for the last 20 years.

Raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Shannon has had a lifelong love for the arts and science. As a physics professor at Montana State University, she spends her days telling stories primarily to Astronomy 110 students.

In her free time, Shannon bakes bread for the Livingston Food Resource Center, mountain bikes with her dog Sadie, and enjoys attending plays at the Blue Slipper. 

As a board member, Shannon brings her experience in grant writing, and her endless curiosity about how things work, from non-profits to understanding the age of the universe. 

Katie Mangett is a passionate director, actor, and educator who has dedicated her life to the theater—both onstage and behind the scenes. Blue Slipper audiences have seen her perform as well as direct, and she’ll return in 2026 to helm her third production for the Slipper. This past summer, Katie also taught Connections acting classes, sharing her love of theater with our community. Now, she’s excited to step into a new role as a Blue Slipper Board Member!

Lisa Snow has been a dedicated member of the Livingston community since moving from Virginia in 1991. Over the years, she has volunteered her time and energy to support various non-profits in the area. Lisa is delighted to now serve on the Board of the Blue Slipper Theatre, where she can contribute to programming and marketing efforts and champion the arts in Livingston. Her deep commitment to the community and passion for the arts contribute to the theatre’s mission.

Lindsay Aun moved to Livingston in 1998. One of the first things she did when arriving in her new hometown was to see a play at the Blue Slipper Theater. She immediately fell in love with the historic building and the intimacy of the theater space. In the early 2000s she had a role in the play DA and felt at home in the warmth and camaraderie of the theater community. After that she volunteered at the theater intermittently until her daughter Laine was born. 

Lindsay was an employee of the Livingston School District for many years, serving as a classroom teacher, middle school counselor and finally a librarian before retiring last year. 

Since then, she has been spending time on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and traveling with her husband, Terry. Lindsay is excited for the opportunity to serve on the board with this crew of talented, dedicated people who have brought the Blue Slipper back to its former prominence in the community.

Cara Wilder is a Bozeman-based theater producer, director, and teacher, and a stage and film actress. She was first on the Blue Slipper stage with her dear friend Dee Dee Van Zyl back in 1999 in “Crimes of the Heart.” She followed that with “Independence” (2006), “The Approach” (2021) and most recently directed and acted in “Mary Page Marlowe” (2023).  Recent Bozeman credits include productions of “The Minutes,” “The Sound Inside,” and “Angels in America.” Cara is excited to help out behind the scenes on the Slipper board, and looks forward to being back on stage in this season’s “Summer, 1976.” She feels Dee Dee’s spirit everywhere in this beautiful old theater.