Amanda Perry

Artistic Director

amanda.perry@dakotastage.org

Amanda Perry spent most of her adolescent life involved in music and community theatre here in Bismarck. She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, IA, and has a BFA in Theatre Performance, with emphasis in acting, directing and design. Amanda moved back to Bismarck in hopes of inspiring and cultivating a new love of theater arts in the community she grew up in. For the last 20 years, Amanda has worked with Dakota Stage, Shade Tree Players, DWAC, Bismarck and Mandan Public Schools, Capitol Shakespeare, Sleepy Hollow and other organizations to educate students, train actors and directors, and create unique theatrical productions and other artistic events and opportunities.

In her career, Amanda has directed over 60 productions, Sweeney Todd, Puffs, The Underpants, The Little Mermaid, Doll’s House Part 2 and A Dusty Echo being the most recent. She specializes in children’s theatre, and has directed many of her own adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays. As an artist Amanda also enjoys designing sets, costumes and makeup, and took over as costume manager for Dakota Stage a few years ago.

Amanda has two children who will undoubtedly be very involved with theatre, music and art as they grow up! She is honored to be Artistic Director for Dakota Stage and Shade Tree Players!

Lex Belile

Administrative Assistant

lex.belile@dakotastage.org

Lex Belile has been involved with theatre for 15+ years. She has worked in every aspect from Stage Managing to Acting, Choreography to Sound Board, and much more. She has 10+ years of dance experience. Not only are the arts a major part of her life, but she also has been a leader in many ways; as a teacher, business manager, and mentor. She loves to travel, has two masters degrees (MBA/MA in Philosophy), and a cat, who she likes to hang out with while reading.

Alicia McNeil

Media and Communications Manager

alicia.mcneil@dakotastage.org