Meet the Team
JASMINE LOMAX
Executive Artistic Director | they/them
Jasmine Lomax is a multi-hyphenated theatre artist, who holds a BFA in Original Works from Cornish College of the Arts and specializes in directing, intimacy direction, and original works. Their work centers bold storytelling, collaborative process, and the belief that art is a space for risk and care. At SOAP, they champion artist-led creation, anti-oppressive practice, and community-rooted production models. Their artistic vision is grounded in access, experimentation, and the development of structures that enable artists to take creative risks while being supported.
sarah ross
Volunteer Coordinator | they/them
You'll often see Sarah tending bar, reluctantly giving a pre-show speech, or rearranging the chairs in the lobby so the space looks more "even." Sarah serves as MAP Theatre's resident Stage Manager, works a day job with the fancy yet vague title of Systems Engineer, and also makes D&D dice. But mainly Sarah loves books, theatre, and cats. I think that's all you need to know, enjoy the show!
ben swenson-klatt
Patron Services Director | they/them
Ben Swenson-Klatt is a queer arts administrator and performing artist, specializing in dance, acting, singing, and burlesque. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, they graduated from St. Olaf College with a B.A. in Theater and Dance and a concentration in Women's and Gender Studies before moving to Seattle in 2018. They have performed and worked with Enchanted Ravens, Heap Troupe, Karin Stevens Dance, Dacha Theatre, Seattle Rep's Public Works Program, Washington Ensemble Theatre, AnA Collaborations, and more. They have performed original work at SOAP, CO-SHOW10, 12 Minutes Max, Chlo & Co. Dance’s DROVE IX, and in other festivals nationally. They are an avid biker, lover of all things coffee/food related, and are obsessed with their two cats, Westley and Bao.
Manisha Pudasinee
Marketing Director | she/her
Manisha Pudasinee joins S.O.A.P. as the Director of Marketing, bringing a love for stories, creativity, and the connections that bring people together. Her journey started as a tour guide in Mumbai, where she learned that every person, place, and experience has a story worth sharing.
Now, she gets to tell stories in a new way through marketing, community building, and creating experiences that help people feel connected. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her with a book, planning her next adventure, or discovering a new perspective from the world around her.