“These experienced creative artists have earned their place”

~ Broadway World

in great Company ❤

We are a family of artists that believe in the power of craft.
We strive to be meaty, full of heart, and always driven by love.

BROOKE TOTMAN

Artistic Director | Founding member
Actor – Director (she/her)

Brooke holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of Oregon, was a company member of acclaimed sketch and improv company, The Groundlings, in Los Angeles and a featured cast member on MADtv. Brooke has appeared on numerous television shows— King of Queens, Judging Amy, Documentary Now, Less Than Perfect and Portlandia, to name a few. Favorite stage roles include Mary in Detroit, Woman in Laughing Wild, the 12 characters featured in the solo show The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe, and Narrator in The Pavilion. She starred in 100 Lives’ inaugural production of Orange Flower Water, winning the 2025 Broadway World Award for Best Performance in a Play. Brooke is a professional acting coach and teacher, specializing in Viewpoints, character work and analysis through action.
brooketotman.com

ANNIE KEHOE

Artistic Director | FOUNDING MEMBER
Actor – Director – Playwright (she/they)

Annie is a classically trained Chicago theatre alum. She holds a B.F.A. in Acting from Ithaca College, and is a script analysis fanatic, dialect-junkie, practicer of Adler and Uta Hagen, and is always seeking a deeper experience on stage using any/all methods available. Annie has worked in theatre/film in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Chicago. She is co-founder of LastMatch Theatre Company in Chicago, and has performed at the Royal George and Athenaeum Theatre. Last year she co-directed 100 Lives inaugural production of Orange Flower Water and won the Broadway World Award for Best Direction of a Play. Recently she starred in 100 Lives’ productions of The Pavilion and The Body’s Midnight. She is also an acting teacher and performance coach, specializing in audition prep, personalizing Shakespeare, and gaining emotional accessibility. She is thrilled to be a founding member of 100 Lives and bring inspiring, challenging pieces of theatre to Portland audiences. anniekehoe.com

CAT PLEIN

Executive Director | FOUNDING MEMBER
Actor – Director – Photographer (they/she)

Cat is community builder, storyteller, and change maker, focused on making a collective impact across industries. She recently was Assistant Director on 100 Lives’ production of The Body’s Midnight Prior to joining 100 Lives, Cat was VP of Communications and Operations at New Leaders Council. She also co-founded Pantsuit Nation, a 4M member community that centered personal storytelling to build a foundation for a more equitable and engaged democracy. She has also managed large proposals and programs in the Fortune 50 aerospace arena, consulted campaigns and causes, helped entertainment creatives get the tools they need to make Academy Award winning content, and wielded clipboards on behalf of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Currently, Cat is Senior Director of Programs & Policy at Forth, a nonprofit expanding access to electric transportation.

Jonathan Hoonhout

Literary Manager | Founding member
Actor – Director – Playwright (he/him)

Jonathan is a graduate of the Original Works Theater program at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. Previously, he was a Co-Artistic Director of Washington Ensemble Theatre (2009-2012) where he produced multiple world and regional premieres. During this time, Jonathan also served in various literary departments (WET, The Intiman, Sundance Theatre Lab) to discover and support emerging playwrights. He is thrilled to have a new home in the Portland theater community and with 100 Lives Rep since his return to acting. Past performances include The Glass Menagerie (Pentacle Theatre) and Seminar (100 Lives Repertory). Recently he played 5 characters and a fox in The Body’s Midnight.

Affiliate Artists 

SHARLONLEE MCLEAN

Actor (she/her)

ALEX LATHROP

Actor (he/him)

BRIANA RATTERMAN TREVITHICK

Actor (she/her)

RYANN CARROLL

Production designer (she/her)

“I just want to live 100 Lives and fight against the infinitesimal time we have on this planet”

~ People Places and Things by Duncan MacMillian