Producing Artistic Director

Jeff Thomakos

Jeff is a seasoned teacher and director. He is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. He is also one of the most credentialed teachers of the Michael Chekhov Technique in the world (NMCA, MICHA, GLMCC). ​​

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Managing Director

Maria Spencer

Maria Spencer lives in Milford and is proud to be serving as Managing Director for The Inspired Acting Company. As a volunteer and patron she loves the level of talent brought to the stage each season by local artists and designers at the IAC.​​

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Production Manager

Jon Kind

Jon Kind is incredibly excited to be able to join such a passionate group of people dedicated to keeping theatre alive in our local communities. 

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Education Director

Emily Lange

Emily Lange is the Educational Program Director at IAC, shaping engaging theatre and movement programs that foster creativity, confidence, and community through inclusive, artist-driven education for learners of all ages.

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Company Manager

Eli Cavaliero

is a graduate of Oakland University. He studied Theatre Design and Technology with a focus in Scenic and Costume Design and Stage Management.​

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Associate Artist

Lizzie Caldwell

Lizzie has experience managing plays, musicals, dance concerts, and live music performances across Louisiana and Michigan.​​​

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Associate Artist

Erin DeMerell

​Erin DeMerell is a Walled Lake–based theatre artist who has worked in stage management and production support on multiple productions with The Inspired Acting Company, helping bring each show to life behind the scenes.​

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Associate Artist

John DeMerell

John is a professional actor from Walled Lake, who has worked throughout Michigan and even New York and Alaska. He has been a Motion Caption Performer (MoCap) for a video game, a Lip Sync Champion, has starred in an original movie and is currently lending his talent for impersonations for an upcoming Podcast series.

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Amy Lauter

Amy Lauter is a long-time theatre artist working both on and off stage in many capacities. She is thrilled to be working with IAC and the team to create an excellent experience for both it's performers and patrons.​

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Associate Artist

Amy Schumacher

Amy is an award-winning actress and singer who has performed professionally around the Metro Detroit area as well as in Indiana and New York City. ​​

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Associate Artist

Barbie Weisserman

Coming Soon​​​​

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