We are a professional, non-Equity, not-for-profit theater company.

OUR MISSION

Albion Theatre will explore the long and rich history of playwriting in Britain (with regular trips across the sea to Ireland.) Our productions will aim not only to entertain but to inform audiences of the social, political and cultural influences of the time.

OUR OFFICERS

OUR BOARD

Monica Allen

Monica is an avid theatergoer who is on the Albion Board because she knows a good thing when she sees it.   Monica also serves on the boards of the Shakespeare Festival and the Judicial Learning Center.   In her professional life, she is the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel at Washington University.

Robert Ashton

For over two decades Robert has been an actor and director in St. Louis theater and has served on the boards of Muddy Waters Theatre, St. Louis Shakespeare and West End Players Guild. He was Artistic Director at First Run Theatre in 2020 and 2021. Robert retired from a career in manufacturing, primarily in legal and HR functions, and has a degree in Law from Sheffield University. He has been a member of several human services and arts boards and is currently an Advisory Commissioner at the Saint Louis Art Museum. 

Joe Carpenter

In addition to Albion Theatre Joe also currently sits on the board of the St. Louis Actors’ Studio focusing on fundraising events, social media, and marketing. He is also a board member of Chatillon-DeMenil Foundation as treasurer and collaborating on Events and Fundraising. He is currently a board member at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and has served on a nuimber of arts and human services boards including Friends board of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Paraquad, and the World Bird Sanctuary.

Anna Langdon

Anna brings nearly 20 years of theatre experience to the St. Louis community. A graduate of Western Illinois University with a BFA in Musical Theatre (Cum Laude, 2011), she has performed extensively in regional productions, including a summer tour in South Dakota’s Black Hills. While residing In Chicago, Anna contributed to non-equity theatres, working with Pride Films and Plays and Duplicity Theatre Ensemble. Outside the stage, Anna is a Global Benefits Specialist at LivePerson, Inc., blending her HR expertise with her creative pursuits.

CJ Langdon

CJ Langdon is a theatre professional with over 20 years of experience. A proud graduate of Western Illinois University, CJ’s stage work includes performances with The Artistic Home in Chicago, The Virginia City Players in Montana, and Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL, as well as numerous other respected companies. Most recently, he had the privilege of portraying Frank in Molly Sweeney and was Assistant Director for Lungs with Albion Theatre.
In addition to his acting career, CJ has directed productions throughout Illinois. He also has extensive experience in theatre management, having held roles in Front of House and Box Office operations. Currently, CJ works as an Outreach Coordinator with Impact Group, bringing his unique skills to relocation support while continuing his creative pursuits.

Gwynneth Rausch

Gwynneth has been active in the St. Louis theatre scene since 2009, both onstage and backstage, and is dedicated to her responsibilities as President of both Albion Theatre and First Run Theatre. Her favourite onstage roles include Margaret (Elephants’ Graveyard, First Run Theatre), Macbeth (Macbeth, Stray Dog Theater), Lady Are (Restoration, St. Louis Shakespeare), She has enjoyed working Front of House, as AD and SM for both Albion and First Run Theatres

After following a career in Botany and Zoology and raising livestock at a Pioneer Village in Toronto, she has worked at the breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales. She currently works as a Standardized Patient at Washington University and St. Louis University medical schools.

Will Saulsbery

Will’s career as a performer spans two decades as the front man for the rock group Money For Guns. They have put out seven critically acclaimed albums and played countless live shows.

In his professional life he is a Sr. Manager of Field Marketing for a Fortune 100 telecommunications company, and a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and daughter on the outskirts of the city.