The Community Theater Team

Daniella Crankshaw
Daniella Crankshaw, originally from South Africa, made Aliyah in 1997 and co-founded Center Stage with Grant Crankshaw. For the community theater, she shapes the creative vision and has brought British Panto and countless productions to life with her mastery of writing, directing, producing, and acting.

​Grant Crankshaw
Grant Crankshaw, originally from South Africa, made Aliyah in 1997 and co-founded Center Stage with Daniella Crankshaw. He serves as CSCT’s technical lead and set builder while acting and pursuing his dream of making audiences laugh as a comedian.

​Bibi Canes
Born in Israel and at a young age moved to South Africa, Bibi made Aliyah in 2016 and has been part of CSCT for two years. She began as props master, backstage crew and set builder, and has even tried her hand at Marketing. An English teacher by day, Bibi loves creating, painting, and organizing—but her biggest passion is her kids.

Sandy Leigh
Originally from London, Sandy made Aliyah in 1999. She has been a part of CSCT since its very first day. She keeps the wheels turning front of house, spreads the word through publicity, and is always ready to step in wherever needed. Offstage, she’s Head of Class in a bilingual gan and a volunteer medical clown, bringing warmth and laughter wherever she goes.

Maurice Ross
Maurice is the Chair of the CSCT Steering Group, which supports and guides the theatre’s community initiatives, annual productions, and operations. A lifelong theatre enthusiast, Maurice brings passion, leadership, and a deep sense of community to everything he does. Married to Janine, he is the proud father of three and grandfather of four—and dedicates all his efforts to his beloved family.