Cayla Odendahl, Theatre Coordinator

Cayla is a Davenport native who comes from a small family with many, many furry friends. A graduate of Davenport Central High School, she went on to earn her BA in Theatre Arts and a certification in Event Management from the University of Iowa in 2024.

Her journey with Davenport Junior Theatre began as a student when she was 9 years old, and she's been involved ever since. During her time as a student, Cayla performed on the mainstage, volunteered in the classroom, and even worked as a Junior Staffer. Cayla was thrilled to come back to DJT as a Coordinator in 2022 and help continue mission of theatre for kids, by kids! She is also proud to return to the Mainstage program as both a director and designer. Cayla's love for theatre extends beyond DJT - she's performed at Genesius Guild and Playcrafters Barn Theatre, as well as participated in high school and college productions. Some of her favorite roles include Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing.

When she's not at DJT, Cayla likes to read, watch movies, and see as many shows as she can. She spends the rest of her time playing Dungeons & Dragons or showering her cat, Winston, with love and affection.