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Krista Schafer
Director

Krista is the founding Artistic Director of Open Book Theatre Company. A Michigan native, she earned her theatre degree from Northwestern University, with further training from the Arden Theatre Company, SITI Company, and Augusto Boal. Over a career spanning three decades, Krista has worked as an actor, educator, and director on professional stages large and small across the country. Passionate about creating more opportunities for women, producing well written scripts that tackle important issues, creating a thriving and diverse community for artists, and providing quality professional theatre to her Downriver community she founded Open Book in 2014. In addition to her work at OBTC her extensive directing credits include several Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festivals, serving as the director for Grosse Ile High School (2016–2019), and guest directing “Witch” at UDMercy. A multiple Wilde Award-winning actor and director, Krista also has experience leading drama workshops and teaching theatre to students of all ages. She believes in the power of stories and magic to heal. Now Begin.

Harley Miah
Lighting Designer

Harley Miah is a freelance artist designing and programming for theatres, nightclubs, concerts and festivals across the country with IKO Global Productions. As the resident Lighting Designer for Open Book Theatre. Harley has earned Wilde Awards for Best Design – Lights for “Red” in 2014, and “This Random World” in 2022. Harley's work can also be seen this season at Tipping Point Theatre, The Inspired Acting Company, and at The Williamston Theatre. Harley spends his spare time with his loving partner Reyna spoiling their cats, traveling, and seeing as many shows as they can in this great theatre community we have in Southeast Michigan. He hopes you do the same.