
BOARD MEMBERS

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Dee Selmore is a Theatre and Performance Research PhD student with the Florida State University School of Theatre. Dee received her bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University in Theatre Performance. She received a master’s degree from Florida State University in Theatre (with a focus on Education) and a second master’s degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Full Sail University. Dee is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Black Theatre Network, Theatre Communications Group, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Mid America Theatre Conference. and the Florida Association of Theatre Educators. Dee is also a member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). Dee serves as the Florida Theatre Conference College/University Representative Chair and the Actors Equity Association BIPOC Community Council Co-Chair. She is also the American Stage Company Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council, Programming and Artists Subcommittee Co-Chair. Dee has served as an adjudicator for Florida community colleges and the Florida District 1 Thespians Society Festival. She is a co-founder of the Essential Theatrical Associates (ETA) performance group and the owner of Oluse Performing Arts. Dee has previously directed The Counterfeit by Veronique George for VLG Productions, Yellowman by Dael Orlandersmith as a part of the FAMU Essential Theatre’s Artists in Bloom Festival, and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange for University of Florida Women’s Studies Department.
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David Baucum is native of Tallahassee, David has been an active participant in community theater since 2019, taking on various roles such as actor, stage manager, spotlight operator, director, and more. His notable performances include Charlie in On Golden Pond, Patrick Martin in Little Shop of Horrors, Sheriff Joe in A Town Divided, and Mr. Dussel in Diary of Anne Frank. He has also directed Hedwig and the Angry Inch. David joined the IRT board in 2024.
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Tiffany Underwood's most recent credits include “Plaza Suite”, & “Tiny Beautiful Things”, both at Theatre Tallahassee. She holds an acting degree from an acting conservatory in Dallas, Texas. When the stage isn’t beckoning, she pursues her film craft. Her film work includes independent short films and features. She thanks her husband for his unending support in this wild and crazy adventure.
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Jessica Katz is an actor and construction accountant with a Bachelor is Business Management. Jessica previously served as Board Member for Brightside Events, a non-profit providing meals to local needy students over school breaks to fill the gap from the free lunch program. She has worked locally on stage for Irish Repertory Theater, Monticello Opera House, Palaver Tree Theater, and Tallahassee Hispanic Theater. Jessica is also a film, commercial, and voice-over actor. When she is not on stage or in front of the camera, you will find her having adventures across the globe. One of her recent accomplishments is summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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Volker Crede was born in Germany and moved to Tallahassee in 2004. He has a PhD in physics and is a member of the physics faculty at Florida State University as an active researcher in nuclear physics. Volker is also a member of the Tallahassee Irish Step Dancers (TISD), the oldest Irish Step Dance company in Tallahassee. TISD is regionally known for performing both traditional Irish set dances and original Irish choreography. A TISD tradition is the annual performance of the Snow Queen. Volker has been on the cast for more than a decade and danced in several roles. He joined the IRT board in 2024.