Who We Are
Mission Statement:
At A-List Theater Company, we believe in the transformative power of theater to inspire, provoke thought, and ignite the imagination. Our vision extends beyond the stage; we aim to create a space where every aspect of the theatrical experience contributes to a profound connection between the audience and art.
We invite you to join us in our productions. Whether you're a performer, supporter, seasoned theatergoer, or someone who's never set foot inside a theater before, there's a place for you in our community.
Brenna Maienschien
Brenna is the founder and chief financial officer of A-List Theater Company. She is an artist who has been creating and selling sculptures, clothing, and paintings since 2019. Her love for art extends to theater where she has created props and paintings for productions such as The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast. Previous performance credits include The Little Mermaid (Jetsem), Cinderella (Narrator), Annie (Healy), The Jungle Book (Kaa), Alice In Wonderland (Ensemble).
Taylin Maienschein
Taylin started dancing at age four and has been choreographing musicals for three years. Her love for Broadway Musicals is evidenced by her Spotify stats. Choreography credits include High School Musical Jr., Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Carol and the Bells, Mean Girls Jr., 101 Dalmatians Jr., A Play in the Manger. Previous performance credits include The Little Mermaid (Princess), Cinderella (Narrator), Annie (Healy), The Jungle Book (Vulture), Alice In Wonderland (March Hare).
Janna Talbot
Janna has been a high school teacher for 26 years in the Poway Unified School District. She has a passion for working with neurodivergent students and loves how the theater gives everyone a space to express themselves creatively. She is amazed by performance art's ability to foster self-confidence and communication skills. Janna enjoys working in all aspects of the theater including production and performance. Previous credits include, Beauty and the Beast (Props Designer/Manager) Wizard of Oz (Assistant Stage Manager), Wonderland (Alice), You Can’t Take it With You (Essie), Play On! (Violet).