OUR STORY
Four decades of shaping young artists.
Since 1988, Stapleton has trained Marin’s dancers, actors, and musicians with professional rigor and a deep belief in every student who walks through the door.
1988
FOUNDED
450+
STUDENTS
3
DISCIPLINES
A NEW ERA OF EXCELLENCE
Training the next generation
of Marin’s Artists
Today, Stapleton trains more than 450 students across ballet, theatre, and musical theatre, taught by artists who have lived the work.
Under Executive Artistic Director Wilhelmina Frankfurt, a former New York City Ballet dancer, the school pairs professional-caliber training with genuine care for each student, building confidence that lasts well beyond the stage.
OUR FACULTY
Learn from Artists Who’ve Lived It
Our students train with working professionals — the mentors, choreographers, and performers who make a Stapleton education distinct.
EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Wilhelmina Frankfurt
Former New York City Ballet dancer under Balanchine and Robbins.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jenny Boynton
Actor, director, and founder of Marin Musical Theatre Company.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Natalie Holles
An executive and board-level leader from the Bay Area biotech world, with a passion for building community through effective leadership.
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Brian Addington
A Certified Financial Planner and RBC Managing Director advising families, businesses, and non-profits — and a Nutcracker party dad.
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Betsie Diamond
A retired legal professional and lifelong performer — sixteen years with the Stapleton Theatre Group — who knows the arts from the inside.
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Betty Lee
A regional manager and UC Berkeley alum who champions women in business and community volunteerism across Marin.
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Katrina Sent
A former Rothschild investment banker and private family-office investor with a record of building inclusive communities.
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Jennifer Pinnick Kehoe
Years of experience across global investment management and banking, paired with a history of community fundraising.
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Julie Person
A former Chief People Officer to multiple biotech companies, with deep expertise in leadership and organizational growth.

