Our Team

Matthew Wardell

CEO and Artistic Director

Driven to make impacts on the broader community and to be a catalyst for growth, Matt has extensive experience as a orchestra conductor, educator, Artistic Director, Chief Executive, and has been instrumental in significant, multi-million dollar arts fund-raising campaigns. Believing we owe our communities much, he successfully ran for public office in 2015 and was elected as a member of Ocala, Florida’s City Council, a position he was re-elected to in September of 2019. He is enthusiastic about the future of orchestral music in the world.

Pamela Calero Wardell

Executive Director

Casey Fritz

Director of Theatre Operations

James Hartley

Director of Business Operations

Adam Volpe

Operations Manager, Marion Theatre

Savannah Silliman

Marketing Manager

Mary Kelley Hoppe

Box Office and Volunteer Coordinator

Vickie Doss

Production Coordinator

Michael Arvay

Production Assistant

Emma Watson

Assistant Theatre Manager, Marion Theatre

London Stewart

Box Office Assistant, Marion Theatre

Lari Fowler

Concessionist, Marion Theatre

Christy Russo

Concessionist, Marion Theatre

Congratulations to DJ Reynolds Winning Design!

Congratulations to DJ Reynolds Winning Design!

Check out our Marion Theatre Design Contest's Winning Design by DJ Reynolds!

Support the Reilly!

In addition to buying tickets to the Ocala Symphony Orchestra or Reilly Arts Center, giving a donation ensures our success in the community that extends far beyond the stage!

The Reilly Arts Center at the Marion Theatre

As the Reilly grows with our expansion, we are excited to continue our mission with our recent management of Ocala's Marion Theatre in our historic downtown!