Tyler Null (Executive Director / Instructor) (he/him) has been teaching theater since 2010. Tyler’s own journey into theater and performing arts began in childhood after-school programs, and he is grateful and excited to be able to pass this along. Tyler has been on all sides of the theater world, serving at various times as an actor, a producer, a director, a writer, a designer, a stage manager, a puppeteer, a scenic builder, a lighting technician, and pretty much everything except for a marketer (which is why he is so especially grateful that he knows other people that are good at that particular field). A firm believer in the value of teamwork and community, Tyler seeks to instill in TYR an appreciation for the all of the contributors that come together to make a single experience on the stage.

When not working with the next generation, Tyler still actively moonlights as an actor, as a musician, and as a writer. He can also be found dabbling in the stand-up comedy world from time-to-time. His personal favorite credits include his Voter’s Bloc Theater piece Spencer Blackhart for Mayor and the film Refinery Surveyor Black. He also for obvious reasons has a particularly soft spots for Snow White, Little Red Cries Wolf, Robin & Marian, and Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Mystery, which were written for and performed by TYR.

When not working with the next generation, Tyler still actively moonlights as an actor, as a musician, and as a writer. He can also be found dabbling in the stand-up comedy world from time-to-time. His personal favorite credits include his Voter’s Bloc Theater piece Spencer Blackhart for Mayor and the film Refinery Surveyor Black. He also for obvious reasons has a particularly soft spot for Snow White and for Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Mystery, which were developed for and performed by TYR.

Jordan Best (Development Director / Instructor) (she/her) has a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from CCM in Cincinnati, one of the country's top music conservatories, and a Bachelor of Music Degree, also in Vocal Performance, from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She has performed extensively in opera and musical theater throughout the Bay Area and US as well as in France and Italy. Ms. Best has a background in ballet, tap, Stanislavsky and Meisner method acting training and has performed in numerous concerts, recitals and benefits. She has taught privately since 2006 and has a private vocal studio which includes both children and adults. She has worked as a voice teacher, musical director, music teacher and choreographer throughout the Bay Area since 2007 and is currently co-producer of 142 Throckmorton Theater's Little Throck Program and director of their high school Accapella group Throckapella.

Vanessa Hill (Stage Manager) (she/her) is a Bay Area based stage manager with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from SFSU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Her passion for theater and live entertainment began at a young age when she joined Thespian Troupe 1442 and only continued to flourish throughout the years. She enjoyed trying her hand at every aspect theater has to offer both on and offstage, and found her stride in theater management. She has had wonderful opportunities to work with various theaters throughout the Bay and is most frequently found at Shotgun Players, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, and Bread & Butter Theater. She joined TYR as their production manager in 2021 as they transitioned back to the stage after the height of COVID. It is very important to her to help cultivate confidence and creativity in the next generation (and to hopefully make them fall in love with theater as she has!) She is forever grateful for all her friends and family who constantly support her throughout every endeavor she chooses.

Kara Perrino (Development Coordinator / Instructor)(they/them, she/her) is a bay area transplant, moving from the east coast in the summer of 2017. She is a professional Social Emotional Learning Specialist and passionate Theatrical Director with a proclivity of dance! She has had a love for theater since an early age, dabbling in theatrical roles that range from directing, costuming, set design, lights, sound, and of course...acting! She attended the College of Charleston for undergrad, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelors in Sociology and Astronomy focusing on social sciences and childhood development. She kept her love of theater as a hobby throughout her college years and discovered TYR when she moved to the bay.

When she’s not directing for TYR she works behind the scenes with the company to offer a range of non-production courses year round – her favorites being Cosplay Camp or Best of Broadway. When not working with TYR Kara works as an SEL specialist and consultant, helping young individuals find their unique language to relate to the world. Kara believes that we all have a voice, and our ability to communicate, relate, and connect is the greatest strength we have to share as a community of people. She knows that anyone can harness their potential as long as they have the right tools. When she is not working with kids she spends her time developing her own voice and art as a practitioner of singing, dance, tactile arts, and acrobatics.