Staff

Michelle Magnussen, M.F.A.

Director
(618) 537-6097

Michelle Radke Magnussen has been teaching and directing at McKendree University since 2000. She earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor's degree in speech communication and theatre from Carthage College.

 

 

Julia Hunt

Assistant Director
(618) 537-6557

Julia Hunt first came to the Hett as a student worker in 2012. In 2016, she earned a Bachelor's degree in theatre from McKendree University and began working as Assistant Technical Director at the Hett upon graduation. She now works as the Assistant Director and is working towards an MBA in Human Resources Management from McKendree University. 

 

 

  Douglas S. Magnussen

Technical Director
(618) 537-6551

Doug Magnussen has been working at the Hett since before its opening in 2006 as Technical Director. Doug hails from the University of Louisville programs of Fine Arts and Theater. He is also an ETCP certified rigger, and works with every performance, recital, and gathering that uses the Hett stage.