Board of Directors
Emika Abe is an independent arts consultant who was most recently Managing Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (Washington, DC).
Andrew is the CEO of the Ammerman Partnerships located in Washington, D.C.
Amy Austin has combined passions of storytelling, theatre, journalism, event production, and her favorite place, Washington, DC.
Victoria is a thought leader and cultural strategist with a deep commitment to imagination, curiosity, and creativity.
Dr. Bagley has worked for over 30 years as a producer, director, and strategist. He was recently named the 2025 Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the...
For the past 30 years, Jeffrey Banks has been providing smart banking solutions for his clients in the National Capital Region.
Stacie Lee Banks (AAF) is the proud co-owner of Lee’s Flower and Card Shop, located on historic U Street in Washington, DC.
Kathryn is a theatre artist with a background in directing, acting, dramaturgy, teaching, and administration and holds a B.S. from Northwestern University.
Reginald L. Douglas is a director, producer, and advocate dedicated to creating new work and supporting new voices.
Jan Du Plain serves as the CEO and President of Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc., a global public relations and special events company.
Rebecca is in her 7th season as Executive Director at Studio Theatre, where she steered the institution through the pandemic and oversaw the Open Studio project...
Shanara Gabrielle is a bold artistic leader and producer dedicated to theater that sparks dialogue and deepens civic engagement.
Originally from Monterrey, México, Adrián González Sierra is a global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategist and human rights advocate.
Catherine Hand most recently produced Walt Disney Pictures’ motion picture adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s award winning children’s classic, A Wrinkle in Time...
John R. Hauge is the Chief Financial Officer of The Global LPG Partnership.
Jason Loewith has directed several dozen shows, written a handful, managed hundreds, and done just about every other job there is to do in a theater.
Abel Lopez, associate producing director of GALA Hispanic Theatre, is Treasurer of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.
Bonnie Nelson Schwartz is a Tony and Emmy-nominated producer of Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre, television, and concerts.
Michelle Pendoley is the founder of Pen Communications, a consultancy that partners with cultural nonprofits to craft and deliver powerful brand narratives.
The Honorable Carol Schwartz ia a distinguished and accomplished figure in the District of Columbia.
David Sirignano was a corporate and securities lawyer with the D.C. office of an international law firm.
Michael Spitzer serves as CFO of Nisos, a DC-area startup protecting organizations from employment fraud, insider threats, and digital risks.
Nicole L. Streeter is a senior attorney with the District of Columbia government, having served both in the legislative and executive branches.
Mara is a nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience helping organizations and their people achieve their goals.
Honorary Board Members
Helen Beth MacArthur, is the daughter-in-law of Helen Hayes, First Lady of the American Theatre, and wife of award winning actor, James G. MacArthur.
Glenn Pearson, Pianist, Organist, Music Director & Bandleader, leads Washington’s acclaimed dance orchestra Floating Opera and the Glenn Pearson Swing Band.