Our People

Artistic & Organizational Leadership

Stephan Turner

Founder, President & Managing Artistic Director

Stephan Turner founded The Gate Theatre Group LTD to bring English-language drama, classical theatre, and actor training to diverse audiences. With over two decades of theatrical directing, producing, and performance experience, he oversees artistic programming, workshop development, and community outreach initiatives.

Supaporn Palasen

Founding Partner
Co-founded The Gate Theater Group to foster cross-cultural dialogue and bring vibrant performing arts to Northern Thailand. Originally from Kalasin and a lifelong devotee of the arts—with a deep passion for classical Thai dance—she helped establish the company's community roots and remains immensely proud of its ongoing theatrical productions, educational workshops, and artistic impact. 

Associate Director: Avilynn Pwyll
Treasurer: Pamela Byrd

Creative Collaborators:

The Gate Theatre Group is supported by a dedicated network of volunteer board members, contributing artists, guest directors, and local educators committed to fostering performing arts in the community.