Board of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors

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Barry Hertzog | President

Barry brings over 50 years of theatre experience to Kaleidoscope Theatre, having trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and worked with seven different theatres across multiple states. For the past 20 years, Kaleidoscope has been his artistic home, where he continues to inspire, lead, and nurture the theatre community. Barry is passionate about cultivating creativity, fostering new talent, and ensuring a bright, thriving future for Kaleidoscope Theatre.

Doug Jones | 1st Vice President

Doug is proud to serve as the 1st Vice President of Kaleidoscope Theatre, where he contributes both his leadership and creative talents to the organization. As a member of the Kaleidoscope family, Doug has been actively involved onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the theatre’s success. Beyond his board responsibilities, he is also a driving force in set design and construction, ensuring each production is brought to life with imagination and attention to detail. Doug’s commitment to the arts and to Kaleidoscope’s mission reflects his belief in the power of live theatre to inspire, entertain, and connect the community.

Ken Nunes | 2nd Vice President

Ken first joined Kaleidoscope Theatre as a season ticket holder in 2004–2005 and performed in two productions before stepping away in 2006. He returned in 2024 and has since appeared in four additional shows. Elected to the Board of Directors the same year, Ken currently serves as 2nd Vice President. He finds great joy and satisfaction in contributing to the theatre, whether onstage, working on sets, or building connections with fellow artists and patrons.

Fern Albritton | Recording Secretary

Fern has been a dedicated season ticket holder at Kaleidoscope Theatre since 1993 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. As Recording Secretary, she ensures accurate records of the many behind-the-scenes operations that keep the theatre running smoothly. A passionate supporter of Kaleidoscope’s mission as an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, Fern has contributed her time ushering, working backstage, building sets, and selecting costumes and props. Over the past 32 years, she has gained extensive insight into what makes the theatre thrive and continues to volunteer in any capacity to support its success.

Lorna Banks | Corresponding Secretary

Lorna has been a board member since 2018. Prior to that time, she volunteered as an usher and in the theatre snack bar. Her love for the theater began at an early age in Kingston, Jamaica while attending local plays. She has previously held the position of Recording Secretary. She was elected to her present position in 2024. She has worked backstage as a crew member on occasion. She also works at the theater’s front desk. She has actively been involved in Kaleidoscope’s comeback since the Hurricane.

Reneé Sauline | Treasurer

Renee' has been active with Kaleidoscope Theatre for 14 years and is proud to serve as Treasurer for the 51'st Season. She has been involved in many KT productions over the years on and off stage. Recent shows include Nuncrackers (Sister Mary Leo) and The Panic BroadCast of 1938 (Deputy Eller). Renee' currently has her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Troy University and is a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Barbara McMinis | Board Member

Barbara has been involved with theatre for most of her life. Her first brush with Kaleidoscope was 1972 when she played Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown out at the (then) Panama City Beach Civic Center for Kaleidoscope. She’s been involved with KT through the years (Vickie in Noises Off, Meg in Crimes of the Heart, Babe in Pajama Game – to name a few) and was President of Kaleidoscope in 1990 when she was offered a paying job at the Martin Theatre. Barbara helped design the (then) new theatre, concentrating on the technical issues. She free lanced lighting and set design during most of the 80’s and during her years at the Martin, she oversaw the loading in of the Martin, the building of the Greenroom, and the building and equipping of the shop extension. She has 32 years of Arts Administration experience and in that time has produced hundreds of plays, directing, acting, designing sets and lighting
for a large majority of them.

Oh, and she’s married to Larry McMinis, the most patient husband that you will probably never meet, has two incredible kids (incredible in that they have given her four of the most extraordinary grandchildren ever) and lives in Lynn Haven with hubby and their faithful hounddog Barklee.

Matt Albritton | Board Member

Matt is a retired U.S. Marine with 22 years of service and holds a BPA in Criminal Justice from National University, San Diego. He has been involved with Kaleidoscope Theatre for 25 years, contributing to 37 productions as both cast and crew, and has served on the Board of Directors for 15 years. Matt’s long-standing dedication reflects his commitment to supporting the arts and fostering a vibrant theatre community.

Rhian Jones | Board Member

Rhian is the youngest member of the Kaleidoscope Theatre Board of Directors and has been volunteering with the theatre since the age of 11. She contributes her talents to costumes, set design, backstage work, and the youth camp program. As this season’s Chair of the Publicity Committee, Rhian is passionate about engaging a younger audience and fostering the next generation of theatre enthusiasts, ensuring that Kaleidoscope Theatre continues to thrive for years to come.

Janet Galvao | Board Member

Janet Galvao has over two decades of banking experience and is the current Branch Manager at United Community Bank, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. She has led several award-winning teams in her capacity. In addition, she is a board member of the Science & Discovery Center of NWFL and Panama City Symphony, while maintaining membership with the Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association. Her love of the stage and the magic of theatre goes back as far as she can remember. Married for 25 years, she has a 24 year old son and enjoys dogs, football of any kind, motorsports, true crime, and spending time at the beach. She is happy to have made the decision to move to the Panama City area 2 ½ years ago.