Falcon Theater Foundation Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of five Bluebards Alumni who wanted to make a difference for cadet arts. Their priority is to ensure future cadets have the same leadership and cultural opportunities that were available to them.
BRian Kester - President
Brian graduated from the Academy in 2007 and participated in Bluebards all 4 years where he got experience acting, choreographing, stage managing and directing. He served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the club from 2014 - 2017. His time as the OIC inspired him to found the Falcon Theater Foundation. He is currently a Developmental Engineer for the Air Force with aspirations to one day open up his own community theater company.
Shay Brantigan - Vice President
Shay was the president of Bluebards during the 07-08 season. He appeared in five performances with Bluebards over 4 years. He also directed Arsenic and Old Lace and Kiss Me Kate. He considers these directing expereinces to have been one of the most important leadership experiences he had at the US Air Force Academy. Shay is currently a fighter pilot and experimental test pilot.
NOAH DAVIS - Board Member
Noah, Class of 2017, swore he was going to leave theater behind and try something new when he got to the Academy; that promise quickly went out the window with one look at the Arnold Hall stage. He was a part of Bluebards for all 4 years at USAFA and through the club was also given the opportunity to use theater to open dialogue about important topics like sexual assault in the military and PTSD. These experiences led him to believe that theater and the arts are an important part of cadets’ lives and he is excited to continue supporting Bluebards through Falcon Theater Foundation. He is currently an AF developmental test engineer in San Diego.
Michelle Ruehl - USAFA Liason
Michelle is a Class of 03 grad who performed in 5 shows from The Glass Menagerie to Jesus Christ, Superstar and directed 3 shows, including Jekyll and Hyde. She is a pilot for the Air Force specializing in reconnaissance aircraft. Michelle founded Parwana LEADership Legacy in 2016 to serve veterans and their families. She has been the OIC of Bluebards twice and currently teaches at the Academy in the English Department.