Our Mission

Menace Theatre Company is a nonprofit arts organization committed to producing bold, relevant, and innovative theatrical work. Through provocative performances and educational programs, Menace creates space for storytelling, artistic risk-taking, and cultural disruption. Menace is more than a theatre company—it’s a movement. Our goal is to challenge the status quo of the arts, uplift emerging talent, and build community through powerful storytelling and innovative programming.

Our Team

Executive Director/Co-Artistic Director

Nigel Knutzen

Nigel is an Equity Actor, playwright, director, and producer. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre performance and a Master of Research Anthropology: Art and Perception from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

Co-Artistic Director

Erin Thibodaux

Erin Thibodaux is an award winning and nationally recognized lighting designer. She is also a director, writer, producer, and most importantly, a storyteller. Erin has a BFA in Theatre Design/Tech: Lighting Design and a BA in English from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Board President

Jackquelyn Hilliker

Jackquelyn Hilliker earned her BFA in Stage Management from Western Michigan University in
2018. After which she completed an apprenticeship at Orlando Shakes and worked on various
productions including In the Heights, Hamlet, A Christmas Carol, and A Jungle Book. After
making the move to Colorado she’s had the opportunity to Direct and Stage Manage various
productions including The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Though she has
spent more time in film production recently, she is excited to have returned to her roots by
joining this board.

Board Treasure

Kyra Hamel

SSHHHHH,.....Kyra is a ninja.

Board Member

Jack Janzen

Jack was last seen holding the front lines against the mushroom people.

Board Member

Alex Rettie

Lord Alex Cornealious Herbert Rettie is Captain of the Nightengale. A twelve gun frigate flying out of the bay of Colorado.