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Effrem T. Grettenberger

Executive Producer/Director

Effrem T Grettenberger is the founder and Executive Producer of EncoreSTL. Effrem received his training from  Albion College receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Theater and History. His focus area was directing writing, and acting, skills he has continued to nurture after relocating to Saint Louis after graduating. He found his niche originally working as a case manager  for many of the finest youth programs in the City of Saint including Youth in Need, Kingdom House, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Saint Louis and Gene Slay, Father’s & Family Support, and Life Bridge.

Effrem has spent the last 10 years in St. Louis providing performance opportunities and jobs to up-and-coming actors and youth to transform their lives!!

Alexa "Silky" Seda

Executive Producer/Stage Manager

Alexa is a Producer and Urban Planner whose main focus is on fusing art-based and community development to revitalize neighborhoods. Alexa, a Chicago native, moved to St. Louis and pursued her master’s education in Public Health and Urban Design at Washington University in St. Louis and shortly joined EncoreSTL. She has combined both disciplines to make a community impact through EncoreSTL’s initiatives and services.

Donniesha Hartan

Assistant Stage Manager

Born and raised in St. Louis. Studying Theater Studies at Forest Park Community College. Pursuing a future in acting career in film/television. Wide ranging of training from acting, improv, and stage work. She has had multiple appearances on stage including St. Louis Story Stitchers “The Why of My City” and “Not Another One.” Forest Park Community College Short play “Creep” and several ensembles.