Mission Statement
StageCoach Theatre Company strives to inspire, nurture, promote, challenge, amaze, educate, and empower artists and audiences.
Terry Smith
Terry Smith is a prolific playwright, director, and actor with over 30 years of experience in theatre. As the creative force behind numerous murder mystery productions, he has written and directed the majority of StageCoach Theatre Company’s thrilling shows, including Town Hall: An Evening of Murder; Diamonds to Die For; Moonshine Murders (both dinner theatre and stage versions); The Hamilton Murders; Till Death Do Us Part; Happy Birthday, You’re Dead;.Melekaliki Murder; Murder on the British Express, and so many more. His talents extend beyond the stage, incorporating songwriting into productions like Killer Harmony and Peter and the Lost Boys. A skilled performer with expertise in sword fighting, stage combat, and improvisation, Terry brings dynamic energy to every production. He also manages sound, lighting, livestreaming, and set design—fully embracing his passion for the technical side of theatre. Dedicated to the arts, Terry continues to support and innovate within the theatre community.
Jerri Wiseman
Jerri Wiseman is a seasoned entertainment professional with over 20 years of experience in theatre, film, and live events. A driving force in community theatre, she co-founded a dynamic performance group in Hong Kong, producing theatrical productions and an annual music and dance festival which attracted more than 14,000 attendees. With expertise in cast and crew management, event coordination, and strategic marketing, Jerri has overseen productions with more than 200 participants. Her dedication to exceptional audience experiences extends to costume and program design, sponsorship acquisition, and venue management. A passionate advocate for the arts, she continues to serve on the board of a nonprofit theatre, championing creativity and community engagement.
April Bridgeman
April Bridgeman retired in March 2018 as the Vice President of Claims at Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company, where she had been for 17 years. Terry Smith (co-owner) and April Bridgeman have known each other for over 30 years when Terry and April’s families were in the cast of BRAPA’s production of Dracula. April did props and set dressings. She has been involved in local community theatre for over 40 years and almost every bit of it on the production or administrative side of it. One rare stage appearance was done solely to share the stage with her very talented daughter, Amy Maddoux, in a 10-minute one-act produced by the Sterling Playmakers. April’s most memorable (and first) role was in 1970??? as Robin Redbreast in How the Bluebird Got Its Feathers, written, directed (and likely produced) by Kathleen Bleutge, a local theatre guru. It was produced by the then called Blue Ridge Players, which later became BRAPA. April spent many of her 40 years working backstage handling props, managing scene changes, or as a producer of shows for BRAPA as well as the Sterling Playmakers. April also served on each Board of Directors and was a past Chair of Sterling Playmakers. She’s had the pleasure of being asked to lend a hand on many quality productions over the recent years all over the map, from Prince William to Fauquier to Alexandria.
