Meet Our Team

Meet Callison Hopkins – fearless founder and artistic director of The Warehouse Theatre! Those who know her, love her.

With a bachelor's degree in English education, a master's degree in education, and as a certified theatre educator, Callison has been teaching since 2014. And she doesn't know life without theatre.

Since she was in preschool, Callison has participated in school and university productions. Eventually, she became an award-winning professional director and assistant director in local schools and community theatres and began working as a private acting coach.

Callison is excited to open The Warehouse Theatre. "When I was younger, it was difficult to find my place in a small theatre scene full of big musicals," she shared. "It felt like the same people got the roles over and over and there wasn't room for me. I just want everyone to know, there is a place for you in theatre. And everyone's role, from actor to stage manager to choreographer to theatre tech, is essential."

If you've ever worked with Callison, you have felt the truth to her words.

Callison is dedicated to creating an undeniable atmosphere of empathy, love, and unity with her team at The Warehouse, and she looks forward to working people all across Desoto County and beyond! 

We are so super excited to announce Kimberly White as the Director for Community Engagement for The Warehouse Theatre!

 In high school, throughout college, and now as an adult (and mom to four kiddos), Kim has always loved being a part of theatre in some capacity. "There is nothing like preparing for an audition and feeling the satisfaction of learning new choreography and developing a character. There is incredible excitement as a role comes alive on stage in front of friends and family. It's an opportunity to entertain, create, and display God-given gifts, whether that be onstage or backstage," she says.

Kim has a bachelor's and master's degree in education and attended Mississippi State University and Union University. She grew up in Hernando, but left for San Diego in 2007 as her husband Kenny pursued and achieved his dream of becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL.

Kenny, Kim, and their family moved back to Mississippi from San Diego at the end of 2019 and found that theatre was a place to connect and develop relationships. She has the honor of being the Producer at DeSoto Christian Academy and is overjoyed to come on board at The Warehouse.

“As a mother to four uniquely-gifted children who are all interested in the world of theatre, it is important for them to find a 'home' – a place where they are encouraged and stretched. A place where they are supported and able to form life-long friendships," Kim says. "I am so honored and thrilled to come on board The Warehouse Theatre team knowing that my children will receive all of these. We have such an incredible team with the same heart, passion, and vision."

We're so pleased to introduce you to our amazing Technical Director and Resident Stage Manager, Emily Katherine Oliver!

Emily is a graduate of the University of Mobile where she obtained a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre and a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance. In 2017, Emily signed her first professional contract as a performer at Carey Dinner Theatre in Hattiesburg, MS.

Through the Southeastern Theatre Conference, she was presented with opportunities to travel to New York and Virginia, where she worked at The Rev Theatre Company and Endstation Theatre Company as a box office manager.

Since moving to the Memphis area, Emily has had the pleasure of being a part of production teams at Tipton Rosemark Academy and DeSoto Christian Academy.

She is so excited to work with The Warehouse Theatre, and we are equally excited to be working with her.

Meet Emily Lauren Horn, the marketing director at The Warehouse Theatre.

Emily was a painfully shy child... until she was cast as Cinderalla in 6th grade. People were shocked to her her speak in the role, which was the start of a growing love of theatre. Since then, she has acted in many plays and musicals in high school, university, and beyond.  

Emily earned a degree in communications with an emphasis in theatre from Mississippi College and a minor in French language. She went on to earn a master's in teaching from Belhaven University and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. 

She's taught pretty much every grade level from preschool through 8th grade in some capacity, whether gifted education, in a technology lab, or a in regular classroom. Emily spent the last four years in the education field as a PK-8th grade school principal. 

Currently, she is a blogger, content strategist, copywriter, and communications specialist for a nonprofit association that provides professional development to educators around the globe.