To offer young people the opportunity to learn about and participate in quality professional theatre in a supportive environment where they can acquire communication, performance and technical skills, develop character and self-esteem, experience the pride of accomplishment and the joy of working as a team. KIDS ON BROADWAY is a non-profit, year-round performing arts organization serving the greater Santa Cruz community for children and teenagers ages 4-18, and provides an enriching, bonding, and creative experience for the entire family.

Executive Board

David Lundberg, President

Miguel Diaz, Vice President

Jon Chin, Treasurer

Nancy Main, Secretary

Administration

Mary Lundberg, Executive Director

Daria Troxell, Administrative Assistant

Board Biographies

Jon Chin (Board Member)

I joined Kids on Broadway after seeing several of their fine musical performances.  I have a passion for kids and musical theatre and I am all for promoting kids self esteem through creative channels.  I also joined the Kids on Broadway Board so that I may be the unofficial "ambassador" of upcoming musical productions and events.  I truly believe that Santa Cruz County is an area rich with untapped natural theatrical talent and it will be my job to get other people excited about it. Jon is a Deputy Assessor for Business Properties for the County of Santa Cruz.

Miguel Diaz (Board Member)

Owner, Diaz Hardwood Floors

David Lundberg (President)

David became devoted to KOB when his daughters Darya and Gayla got involved eight years and 20 shows ago. “I'll never be the same.  It’s put a new perspective on my life.  I cherish the community building aspects of working together in a non-profit children's theater group.  Set construction is very fun and rewarding. I've been around for a while and I'm not done yet.  THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” Outside of KOB, David is the owner of The Davenport Mill for over 30 years. 

Nancy Main (Secretary)

Nancy Main is the mother of 3 and step mom of 6. One of her daughters and one step daughter have been in a number of KOB productions. Nancy believes that the KOB program is excellent for helping kids to learn theatre skills, community skills, self esteem and more. Her business, New Native, Inc, is located in Watsonville. Watsonville has been underserved in the kid's theatre area. Nancy is nurturing a KOB Watsonville theatre outreach program. This program will be offered to low income and interested young people of the Watsonville area.

Mary Lundberg (Executive Director)

Mary has been a Board member for 7 years.  She is the proud mother of 5 children. She’s an artist and seamstress who has owned a quilting business for 10 years, and she loves to travel. Her two youngest daughters have been in over 20 KOB productions, combined.  She believes in KOB and the concept family participation theater.

Daria E. Troxell (Administrative Assistant)

Daria holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California Institute of the Arts.  For three years she served as the General Manager of Mountain Community Theater, where she produced four shows (Into The Woods, The Pirates of Penzance, You Can’t Take It With You, and Grease), and directed the 2003 youth production of  How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.  In 2007 she directed Once Upon a Mattress for San Lorenzo Valley High School. For Kids on Broadway she has served as assistant director for Crazy for You and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed High School Musical, and produced Fiddler on the Roof.  In addition to her directing and producing credits, she has appeared in Dead Man Walking (Sister Prejean), A Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Ephesus), A StreetCar Named Desire (Stella), Into the Woods (Florinda), Noises Off! (Belinda/Flavia), The Merchant of Venice (Salerio), The Women (Sylvia Fowler), and Angels in America (Harper).