admin
Our teams are split between a Board of Directors and Staff that make up our administration.
Gus David Sanchez
Gus (they/them) is a director and producer in Las Cruces. They’re a co-founder of this organization and they’re extremely proud of what the company has become.
Co-Founder & President
Carson Denney
Denney is a high school English teacher and a lifelong lover of the theatrical arts. He first joined Blank Conversations in 2025, and has since been in a number of productions, most notably the most recent musical Alice By Heart. He is excited to be a part of Blank Conversations, and all the amazing things they have planned for the upcoming year.
Secretary
TreasurerBenjamin Ramsey
Ben is entering his second year as part of the Blank Conversations board and is excited to get the 2026 season started! He has been a member of the community since 2022, ever since being cast in American Idiot. He has been in several Blank Conversations productions since then and is excited to continue the great work that Blank Conversations has done. He also has a Theatre degree at NMSU and has been involved in several productions over there as well. He hopes to grow the community and expand collaboration with not only the other theatre companies in town, but other facets of artists here in Las Cruces!
Executive DirectorAJ Tumminaro
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
Marketing DirectorLaura Padilla
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Co-Founder & Education ChairBryan Berard
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.