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Jackie has been involved in theatre since 1986, when she first joined the Natal Performing Arts Council as a member of their Sound Department. Whilst working, Jackie studied part-time and achieved a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) in Communication and Psychology, and later a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), achieving awards for Top Student in the categories of Marketing, Business Statistics and Most Consistent Performance on the MBA program. In January 1997 she accepted the post of Theatre Director at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the (former) University of Natal, where she began the transformation of the theatre into a vibrant and professional venue.
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Sue graduated from the former University of Natal almost thirty years ago and has been working in the theatre industry ever since. After starting as an Assistant Stage Manager at Pretoria's State Theatre, she spent several years working for Pieter Toerien Productions, touring the country as a Stage Manager with a variety of shows and gaining valuable experience. She relocated to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and toured both nationally and internationally with the phenomenally successful David Kramer & Taliep Petersen musical, District Six. This was followed by three years of working at the Durban Playhouse before a stint at Sun International; first as part of the opening team at the Carousel, and then as Stage Manager for the Sun City Superbowl, a highlight being the first Miss World pageant.
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Mark studied at the former Natal Technikon and obtained a National Diploma: Performing Arts Technology (cum-laude). He began his career at the former Langoustine Dinner Theatre in Durban North and worked there between 1999 and 2003. He then moved to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre as Production Manager / Resident Lighting Designer. During his career he has created outstanding lighting designs for shows such as Shall We Dance, Mercury Rising, Uptown Guy, Othello, The Wiz and Big River (see www.flickr.com/groups/marks-lighting-designs/ ). In addition to his design work he has successfully answered the telephone a number of times now and has exceptional shopping skills, especially when it’s time for more sweet stock… Oh, and if you've ever wondered who owns that extremely sexy male voice that makes the foyer announcements, that’s Mark too.
Sharmla Naidoo (Senior Admin Assistant)
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Sharmla has worked at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre since 1998, and is an invaluable member of the team. She is essentially the only office-bound staff member who works regular hours, and is therefore relied on heavily to provide operational continuity and ensure good communication between all staff members. Sharmla is generally the friendly voice on the other side of the phone and the warm, welcoming smile at the theatre’s reception, in addition to being PA to the Theatre Director. She loves to spend her free time with her son Mason and is in fact the only current Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre staff member to have a human child (the rest of us have cats, bicycles, horses and Woolworths meals to keep us company). Sharmla is also the only one to have achieved an attractive photo of herself for this website.
Gareth Nash (Front of House Manager)
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“Step into my parlour,” said the spider to the fly
Welcome to the world of Front-of-House, where Gareth and his staff serve as the primary liaison point between you, the public, and the theatre. As a long-serving member of staff at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Gareth and his team work hard to ensure that your theatre-going experience is as pleasant as possible. This is achieved through the continued striving towards superior levels of service through the ushers, bar staff and the Front-of-House Manager himself.
Jackie has been involved in theatre since 1986, when she first joined the Natal Performing Arts Council as a member of their Sound Department. Whilst working, Jackie studied part-time and achieved a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) in Communication and Psychology, and later a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), achieving awards for Top Student in the categories of Marketing, Business Statistics and Most Consistent Performance on the MBA program. In January 1997 she accepted the post of Theatre Director at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the (former) University of Natal, where she began the transformation of the theatre into a vibrant and professional venue. 
Sue graduated from the former University of Natal almost thirty years ago and has been working in the theatre industry ever since. After starting as an Assistant Stage Manager at Pretoria's State Theatre, she spent several years working for Pieter Toerien Productions, touring the country as a Stage Manager with a variety of shows and gaining valuable experience. She relocated to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and toured both nationally and internationally with the phenomenally successful David Kramer & Taliep Petersen musical, District Six. This was followed by three years of working at the Durban Playhouse before a stint at Sun International; first as part of the opening team at the Carousel, and then as Stage Manager for the Sun City Superbowl, a highlight being the first Miss World pageant.
Mark studied at the former Natal Technikon and obtained a National Diploma: Performing Arts Technology (cum-laude). He began his career at the former Langoustine Dinner Theatre in Durban North and worked there between 1999 and 2003. He then moved to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre as Production Manager / Resident Lighting Designer. During his career he has created outstanding lighting designs for shows such as Shall We Dance, Mercury Rising, Uptown Guy, Othello, The Wiz and Big River (see 
Sharmla has worked at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre since 1998, and is an invaluable member of the team. She is essentially the only office-bound staff member who works regular hours, and is therefore relied on heavily to provide operational continuity and ensure good communication between all staff members. Sharmla is generally the friendly voice on the other side of the phone and the warm, welcoming smile at the theatre’s reception, in addition to being PA to the Theatre Director. She loves to spend her free time with her son Mason and is in fact the only current Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre staff member to have a human child (the rest of us have cats, bicycles, horses and Woolworths meals to keep us company). Sharmla is also the only one to have achieved an attractive photo of herself for this website.
“Step into my parlour,” said the spider to the fly