The Founders
Karl and Chris Peterson are the cofounders of The Theater Factory
Company. They have dreamed, planned and discussed the many aspects
of this non-profit business together. They both love theater and children.
Karl and Chris are each dedicated to creating a rich and wonderful
environment where audiences can come and enjoy quality family
entertainment and the acting students can develop their performing skills.
The Petersons see the wisdom in using a performance experience as a
vehicle to develop many wonderful character traits in life. The Peterson’s
greatest hope is that The Theater Factory Company will be a very
wholesome and positive experience in the lives of their actors and their
family’s lives. They hope that much good will come to all who choose to be
involved in their program.
Karl and Chris Peterson are the cofounders of The Theater Factory
Company. They have dreamed, planned and discussed the many aspects
of this non-profit business together. They both love theater and children.
Karl and Chris are each dedicated to creating a rich and wonderful
environment where audiences can come and enjoy quality family
entertainment and the acting students can develop their performing skills.
The Petersons see the wisdom in using a performance experience as a
vehicle to develop many wonderful character traits in life. The Peterson’s
greatest hope is that The Theater Factory Company will be a very
wholesome and positive experience in the lives of their actors and their
family’s lives. They hope that much good will come to all who choose to be
involved in their program.
Karl Peterson: Artistic Director and Production Director
Karl writes and directs most of the productions at The Theater Factory. He got
involved in theater in Jr. High school where he played Dr. Killemquick. He
graduated from Utah State University in 1983 with a major in theater and a minor
in art and then again 1989. He taught at Idaho Falls High School for 16 years
where the school. took 3rd place in all around state drama competitions four
different years. Karl is married to Chris Peterson and they have eight wonderful
children together. Karl is very excited to be involved in this new non-profit
organization where his experience and talents will reach the lives of many
children in our community. His plays are available at PlaysForStage.com.
Karl writes and directs most of the productions at The Theater Factory. He got
involved in theater in Jr. High school where he played Dr. Killemquick. He
graduated from Utah State University in 1983 with a major in theater and a minor
in art and then again 1989. He taught at Idaho Falls High School for 16 years
where the school. took 3rd place in all around state drama competitions four
different years. Karl is married to Chris Peterson and they have eight wonderful
children together. Karl is very excited to be involved in this new non-profit
organization where his experience and talents will reach the lives of many
children in our community. His plays are available at PlaysForStage.com.
Chris Peterson: Business Director and Production Director
Chris first discovered her interest in theater when she attended No No Nanette in
Jr. High school with her cousins. She got involved in jr. high and high school
productions. She earned her teaching certificate through Carden Schools and
taught school for seven years. While teaching at Carden Memorial Academy in Salt
Lake City, Utah, she directed after school productions two years.. Chris worked
semi-professionally for 36 months with The Hale Center Theater in SLC prior to
marrying her husband. Chris also directed A Christmas Carol three years in a row
at the Virginia Theater in Shelley Idaho. She directed Ann of Green Gables and
Barefoot in the Park there as well. Chris is married to Karl Peterson and is the
mother of eight super children. Chris will be teaching the Intro to Theater class for
The Theater Factory Company and is looking forward to working with these young
actors..
Chris first discovered her interest in theater when she attended No No Nanette in
Jr. High school with her cousins. She got involved in jr. high and high school
productions. She earned her teaching certificate through Carden Schools and
taught school for seven years. While teaching at Carden Memorial Academy in Salt
Lake City, Utah, she directed after school productions two years.. Chris worked
semi-professionally for 36 months with The Hale Center Theater in SLC prior to
marrying her husband. Chris also directed A Christmas Carol three years in a row
at the Virginia Theater in Shelley Idaho. She directed Ann of Green Gables and
Barefoot in the Park there as well. Chris is married to Karl Peterson and is the
mother of eight super children. Chris will be teaching the Intro to Theater class for
The Theater Factory Company and is looking forward to working with these young
actors..
About Us
Lynne Mitchell: DIrector/Teacher
Lynne Mitchell teaches our children’s acting classes for Act I for ages 7-11
for the fall and spring semesters. Lynne has been singing and dancing for
a long time. She has been involved in community theater since 1993
starring in many chorus parts and a few leads. She was a Hot Box dancer
in Guys & Dolls. Carrie Snow in Carousel and Lily St Regis in Annie. Lynne
joined The Theater Factory for our first dinner theater play performing as
the Evil Queen in Snow White: the untold story. And played Maid Marion’s
spunky nurse in Robin Hood.
She works full-time at Rosemark WomenCare Specialist who has been so
supportive in having her be involved in our theater.
Lynne is married to her high school sweetheart Scott and they have 3
married children: Chad, Lexie, and Melodee. But her favorite role to play is
“Grandma Mitchell.” (photo by Gugleman Photography)
Lynne Mitchell teaches our children’s acting classes for Act I for ages 7-11
for the fall and spring semesters. Lynne has been singing and dancing for
a long time. She has been involved in community theater since 1993
starring in many chorus parts and a few leads. She was a Hot Box dancer
in Guys & Dolls. Carrie Snow in Carousel and Lily St Regis in Annie. Lynne
joined The Theater Factory for our first dinner theater play performing as
the Evil Queen in Snow White: the untold story. And played Maid Marion’s
spunky nurse in Robin Hood.
She works full-time at Rosemark WomenCare Specialist who has been so
supportive in having her be involved in our theater.
Lynne is married to her high school sweetheart Scott and they have 3
married children: Chad, Lexie, and Melodee. But her favorite role to play is
“Grandma Mitchell.” (photo by Gugleman Photography)
