BASECAMP THEATRE CO.


Creativity Starts Here.



Starting Our Trek



Basecamp Theatre Company is the result of many conversations between Co-Founders Zach Rivera and Isa Martinez. After noticing they share a passion with local artists and organizations for bold new works, they set out (fresh out of college) to help fill that space and produce new theatrical works that stimulate, challenge, and give back to the community. Learn more below!



Basecamp Mission Statement



Our mission is to create a space for theatre artists, young and old, to experiment, collaborate, and create new works. We hope to diversify the Northeast Florida theatre scene and stimulate collaboration between existing theatre organizations. Through use of classes for all types of individuals and developmental labs and workshops for local playwrights Basecamp will stimulate the local arts economy. It is our firm belief that Jacksonville, FL could be the next arts hub.



"You just don't see anything like this here."



Patron 6/11/22 FL Archives @ MOSHJax



The Exploration Team



The Faces Behind Basecamp



Zach Rivera



Artistic Director/Founder





Zach is a stage director, actor, and theatre teacher based in Jacksonville. He is half of Earworm Audio Theatre, and the founder of the Opus Theatre Collective. You may have seen his work streamed with the 29th Street Playwrights Collective (NYC), Theatre is the Cure (LA), and The Tank (NYC). He recently received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Jacksonville University and is extremely excited to be starting Basecamp alongside many collaborators. Learn more at www.ZachRiv.com



The Crack-Team



The individuals listed below are a team of like-minded artists that we have assembled to launch Basecamp into being. Their diverse skillset and unmatched commitment to the North Florida arts scene is proven to be one of Basecamp's greatest assets.



Emily Gainforth



Emily Gainforth is a stage manager based in North East Florida. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on are Julius Caesar (UNF), and Diastole (JU) as well as stage managing the first Student Works Festival at Jacksonville University. Recently, Emily was a finalist for stage management honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. This, alongside her work with JU earned her honors for excellence in stage management from the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts. In her free time, Emily also enjoys making pottery and crocheting as well as spending time with her family and her two pups Milo and Tippi. Emily has a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Technical Theatre from Jacksonville University and University Academic Honors, and is excited to apply what she’s learned to help start Basecamp



Kristen Oliver



Kristen, a native of Jacksonville, is thrilled to be joining Basecamp to help develop unique opportunities for local creatives. She recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in dance from Jacksonville University where she performed in roles such as Clara in Light in the Piazza, Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, and Vivienne in Legally Blonde, for which she earned an Irene Ryan nomination. She is now pursuing certification as an Intimacy Director through IDC, and as an Actor Combatant through SAFD. When she isn’t focused on theatre, Kristen enjoys reading mystery novels or spending time in the sun on her roller-skates.



Elizabeth Thornton



Bio Under Construction!



Gabriel Barnert



Gabriel Neil Barnert is a senior at Flagler College, pursuing a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a minor in Arts Administration. He is a stage manager, sound designer, and general theatrical technician. Gabriel works closely with Penguin Point Productions in Oviedo, Beth Marshall Presents in Orlando, and the Florida chapter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. After college, he plans to move up North to continue down his path towards becoming a Broadway stage manager.



Elizabeth Rivera



Elizabeth Rivera is currently working in child welfare for the state of Florida. Elizabeth had extensive experience working in the non-profit arena with various causes including prenatal health, child development, and advocacy for families in underserved communities. Elizabeth has been involved in theatre on and off the stage, and is one of the co-founders of Earworm Audio Theatre.



Basecamp Theatre Co.



Jacksonville, FL