It is with heavy hearts that we come together to support Lisa Ryan during an unimaginably difficult time. Lisa recently lost her father, Tommy Ryan, a builder, a visionary, a Marine, a friend, and the founder of Sterling Stage Kampitheater. To so many of us, Tommy was the man who turned a quiet stretch of pines into a living, breathing community. To Lisa, he was Dad. Tommy poured his life into creating something bigger than himself, a place where music, art, nature, and people could come together freely. What he created has touched thousands of lives, but his greatest creation was Lisa.

Now, as Lisa navigates the shock and grief of losing her father, she is also faced with the very real emotional and financial challenges that come with such a loss. This fundraiser is meant to help ease that burden, covering immediate expenses, giving her space to grieve, and letting her know she is not alone.

If Sterling Stage feels like home to you…

If you ever danced under the stars, sat by a fire, or felt changed by a moment in those pines…

This is a chance to give back to the daughter of the man who made it possible. No amount is too small. Every contribution is a gesture of love, support, and gratitude. Let’s show Lisa the same community her father spent his life building.

With love and gratitude,

Ian LaRochelle