About Us

Sunstone Theatre creates professional opportunities for students and early-career artists in all disciplines of theatrical production.

We have emerging artists leading every aspect of theatrical production. From management to directing to marketing, students are given opportunities to explore more than just design and performance.


EDI Statement:

Theatre is more than entertainment—it is a career, a healing outlet, and a space for growth, especially for marginalized individuals who find empowerment and belonging through artistic expression. We recognize that this generation of artists is an extremely diverse group and are proud to help make the arts more accessible for all by compensating all artists involved with our productions. Additionally, we strive to produce works by playwrights of all backgrounds to represent both our community and the immense impact theatre has across our state, nation, and the world.

Meet the Team

  • David Stephens

    MANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/FOUNDER

    David Stephens (He/Him) is a Director, Actor and Producer based in both Portland, OR and NYC. He received a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a B.S. in Music from Linfield University and currently works in Development for The Glimmerglass Festival. He is passionate about supporting emerging artists and out of the box theatre, and spends as many nights as he can seeing live performance.

  • Bennett Buchholz

    DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION

    Bennett Buchholz (He/Him) is an actor and newly minted director in Portland, Oregon. He attended University of Portland, obtaining a degree in English and Theatre. His main goal is to create theatrical spaces in which everyone feels that they have the best chance to grow creatively and explore their artistry.

  • Cameron Ramirez

    DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

    Cameron Ramirez (He/Him) made his Sunstone debut as sound designer for Sunstone Theatre. He previously sound designed True West at Rancho Buena Vista High School. He helped originate a role in a Kerrigan and Lowdermilk’s new musical production of Ernxst, or the Importance of Being at the International Thespian Fesitval in 2022!

  • Raina Parsons

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Raina Parsons (She/Her) has a background in arts administration and event coordination and currently works as the Administrative Assistant & Event Coordinator for the Linfield University Department of Music. In addition to her work at Linfield, she has worked with a variety of arts institutions including Interlochen Center for the Arts, Chamber Music Northwest, and The Festival at Sandpoint. She is passionate about supporting emerging artists by building sustainable, transparent systems that allow creative work to thrive and grow.