STAFF
Caroline Few
Executive Director
Caroline Few is originally from Franklin, KY and moved to Paducah after earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership at Murray State University. Her love of film was nurtured from a young age and she still has hundreds of movie ticket stubs that she obsessively collected from childhood into young adulthood. She enjoys participating in a weekly film club with her friends that has existed in some form or another for over 6 years.
She believes in the importance in sharing film as an artform to Paducah and surrounding communities and is excited to partner with local organizations and show films of all genres, themes, and ages.
John Holt
Director of Operations
John William Holt is Technical Director for The River’s Edge International Film Festival and Operations Director at Maiden Alley Cinema. John was born in Paducah KY and educated at Murray State University. After getting his hands on a camera in 2002 he started making short films full time. He has won several awards and completed his first feature film The Dooms Chapel Horror in 2015 along with being co-founder at the production company Red Band Films.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Haley Mason
Board Chair
Haley moved to Paducah in 2020 with her partner, Glenn. Together they have two cats and two dogs they adore! Originally from central Illinois, she moved to be closer to her cousin, Ali, and quickly fell in love with the area. Haley decided to go back to school to get her Masters degree through MSU during the pandemic and is now a school librarian at Graves County High School. Haley has always loved movies and quickly fell in love with Maiden Alley. Her partner even rented out the theater for her 30th birthday to show one of her favorite movies, Lost Boys. Haley joined the board at MAC to be more involved in her community that she has called home for almost five years. She is excited to help grow this amazing theater!
Adam Carrico
Treasurer
Adam was raised in Mayfield and returned to Western Kentucky in 2023 after living and working in Washington, DC for 10 years. He strongly believes in the value of independent, nonprofit movie theaters like Maiden Alley Cinema and is excited to bring his passion for local arts and culture to Maiden Alley’s board. In his free time, Adam enjoys barbecuing with his family at the annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic, watching movies with his wife Hanna and their little dog Sherman, and cheering on and/or cursing the name of the Chicago Cubs. Adam works as a Revenue & FP&A Manager at the Jane Goodall Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s of Public Administration from Syracuse University.
Palmer Stroup
Secretary
Palmer Stroup is a Paducah native with a passion for all things storytelling. He currently serves as a Planner II with the City of Paducah’s Planning Department, where he is the coordinator for the City’s Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Program, focusing on housing rehabilitation and community development. He enjoys supporting opportunities that further local causes such as those that promote history and stories that don’t always get the spotlight.
His current favorite directors and artists include David Lynch, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Prince. In his spare time, he enjoys building LEGO sets (and previously making stop-motion short films with them), playing the piano, and frequenting his favorite local coffee shop, Etcetera. Palmer believes that at the core of any meaningful experience is a strong story and is excited to help tell a part of Maiden Alley’s next chapter. He also has a cat named Greta who insists his life should revolve around.
Cody Legens
Board Member
Cody Legens is an active member of Film Independent and a voting member of The Independent Spirit Awards since 2024. As a Mayfield KY native, Cody has spent many formidable years in dark rooms with bright walls watching the giants of our culture perform. From musicals to slashers. From arthouse indies to massive summer blockbusters. He loves it all. Especially watching them in theaters the way they are intended.
Outside of consuming movies, Cody loves hanging out with his favorite movie pal, his dog Brie! He also enjoys a great meal in any of Downtown Paducah’s many great restaurants.
Isaac Marrs
Board Member
Born and raised in Mayfield, KY, Isaac has always been proud to call Western Kentucky home. He currently lives in Lower Town with his wife, Alexis, and their two dogs, Kira and Nebby. Isaac and Alexis are the founders of Marrs Property Group, a local real estate sales team, and they share a passion for renovating historic homes. Outside of real estate, he enjoys traveling, playing sports, and spending time outdoors. As a small business owner, Isaac is excited to contribute to a local organization that fosters creativity and provides a platform for independent films to reach the community.
Luke Resser
Board Member
Luke Resser was born and raised in Paducah, KY, and has been watching movies at Maiden Alley Cinema ever since he was a kid. A lifelong lover of film, Luke went on to earn his Bachelor’s in Film & Television and Master’s in Dramatic Writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Over the years, he has created multiple award winning films. Luke’s appreciation for cinema and storytelling makes him excited to give back to the theater that’s been such a staple in his life. You can often find him at Maiden Alley with a bag of popcorn in hand, ready to enjoy the next great film.
Domonika Hoskins
Board Member
Domonika is a proud Paducah native who currently works with the City of Paducah’s Section 8 program while raising her four amazing children. She has always loved creating—whether through singing (even if she’s not the best at it!), storytelling, or simply bringing fresh ideas to life. Her biggest dreams are to one day become an author, public speaker, and actress.
She is deeply passionate about Maiden Alley Cinema and excited to share her creativity, energy, and love for community here. For her, Maiden Alley is more than a theater—it’s a place where art, culture, and connection meet, and she can’t wait to be part of shaping that story.
Emily Esau
Board Member