STAFF &
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We bring the magic of theatre to all
Trevor Tamashiro, Executive Director
Trevor joined Diamond Head Theatre as Executive Director in April 2023. Born and raised in Hawaii, and a graduate of Punahou School, he brings nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit executive leadership. Trevor started his journey in New York City working for Broadway Dance Center. Other positions include: Chief Advancement Officer of The Diller-Quaile School of Music; Deputy Director of Saratoga International Theater Institute; and Deputy/Program Director for The Drama League of New York. Trevor is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
He holds a degree in Theatre Arts from University of Miami, a Master of Business Administration degree from Pace University, and a Master of Science degree in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University.
John Rampage, Artistic Director
John Rampage is a performer, actor, choreographer, and director who has served as Diamond Head Theatre’s Artistic Director since 1995. He is the creative mastermind behind all of the theatre’s productions and programs, overseeing the curation of two or more shows each season and selects directors, musical directors, and set designers.
His relationship with the theatre began in 1975 where he performed as Tommy Gilas in the 1975 production of Music Man. In the 1980s, Rampage danced and sang his way across the U.S. and Europe and returned in 1991 as choreographer of Evita. More than 120 productions have been shared with the community under his oversight.
A 47-time Po‘okela Award winner for excellence in the theatre, John is also the recipient of the Hawaii State Theatre Council 2006 Pierre Bowman Award.
OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Colin Miwa
CHAIRMAN
Trevor Bracher
VICE CHAIR
Mike Ching
VICE CHAIR
Matthew Pennaz
VICE CHAIR
Jennifer Tanabe
SECRETARY
Gabe Lee
TREASURER
Rick Chong
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Board Members
Cathy Camp
Sidney C. L. Char
Wayne Chi
Rick Ching
Daniel Chun
Jennifer Diesman
Susan Eichor
Uson Y. Ewart
Elisia Flores
Dennis Francis
Candes Meijide Gentry
Kay Hampton
Randy Harris
Todd Iacovelli
Kat Lin-Hurtubise
Mariko Lyons
John Magauran, M.D.
Karyn Okada
David Okabe
Laurence Paxton
Nigel Pentland
Richard M. Rand
Paul M. Saito
Kelly Sanders
Dean Shigemura
Travis Tanaka
Sharen Wago
Indru Watumull
Carolyn A. Berry Wilson
Wendell J. Wo
Mark Wong
Vernon Wong