meet the team

Marina Altschiller-Gannon founded Dive In Productions in 2014 as a safe space for theater artists of every level of experience learn and grow in their craft. She holds a BA in Theatre Studies with concentrations in directing and arts management from Emerson College and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire with a focus in digital marketing. Marina’s love of theatre is rooted in a passion for building community and the belief that kindness is the key for creating meaningful art.

As Executive Director, Marina is responsible for overseeing the organization’s overall operations and strategic direction.

As Mainstage Program Manager, Will is responsible for overseeing the production process for the mainstage season of Dive In Productions. This includes managing schedules, coordinating with directors and cast, and ensuring the smooth operation of each production.

As the Artistic Director, Jordan is responsible for shaping the artistic vision and programming of Dive In Productions. This involves selecting productions, working with directors and actors, and ensuring that the artistic quality of the productions aligns with the theater’s mission.

Heather Howe is a theatre artist born and raised in New Hampshire, now living in the Seacoast area. Her experience creating theatre over the years ranges from acting, producing, costuming, teaching, directing, and a bit of writing. She has most recently been performing with The Players’ Ring, Dive In Productions, and Millspace MainStage. Heather enjoys fostering environments that allow people to grow and contribute to their community through the theatre arts. As someone who found a home in theatre when she was young, she truly believes that theatre should be a welcoming place for everyone.

As Alternative Programming Manager, Heather is responsible for working with the Artistic Director to curate and manage non-mainstage events and programming, such as workshops, cabarets, and special performances. This includes exploring innovative and diverse programming opportunities.

Jeremy Toussaint is a theatre actor and technician who has been operating on the seacoast since 2018 on and off, but found a home at Dive In Productions. He has taken on roles onstage in addition to Lighting Design, Sound Design, and Scenic Design among plenty of other off-stage roles. Jeremy is a firm believer in the theatre being a space for every kind of person to spread their talent and their art, and that the art should always foster kindness and creativity from those willing to contribute and be a part of it. This, in addition to his own personal passion for lending a hand and creating fun, means he is absolutely overjoyed to join the phenomenal team at Dive In Productions and help this fantastic company continue to pursue it's goals.

As Technical Director, Jeremy oversees all technical aspects of production, including set design, lighting, sound, and special effects. This includes ensuring that all technical elements are implemented effectively and safely.

Benjamin Hunton-Mail Is a professional actor and theatre educator based out of Concord, New Hampshire. He has taught theatre in high schools in New Hampshire and Connecticut, as well as directed and taught young actors at Derryfield Repertory Theatre in Manchester, NH, and RB Productions in Concord, NH. He delights in helping actors, playwrights, and other theatre practitioners hone their craft and free their creative spirits. Ben is currently touring as a performer with the Northern New England-based professional TYA company, TIGER, where he goes to schools and performs shows about anti-bullying and being true to ones own self.

As Education Director, Ben is responsible for developing and overseeing educational programs and outreach initiatives. This includes focusing on engaging the community through workshops, classes, and educational partnerships.