Ellen Richard, Executive Producing Director, joined the Laguna Playhouse in 2016 after serving as Executive Director of the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco. There she oversaw the purchase, design and construction of the Strand Theatre, secured grants enabling ACT to offer no-cost rehearsal space to local artists and greatly expanded the company's education programming. Prior to that, she served as Executive Director of the Second Stage Theatre in New York City. There she oversaw the purchase of the historic Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway, and provided the initial home for the Broadway productions of Everyday Rapture, Next to Normal, and The Little Dog Laughed. Ellen also enjoyed a rich and varied career with Roundabout Theatre Company. When Ellen first joined the Roundabout, it was a small nonprofit theater company in bankruptcy. By the time she departed as Managing Director, Roundabout had become one of the country's largest and most successful theatre companies in the country. Ellen produced more than 125 shows at Roundabout, and is the recipient of six Tony Awards as producer, for productions of Cabaret (1998), A View From the Bridge (1998), Side Man (1999), Nine (2003), Assassins (2004) and Glengarry Glen Ross (2005). She began her career working as a stagehand, sound designer and scenic artist assistant. Ellen serves on the board of Theatre Communications Group, the nation’s largest service organization for the theatre field.
Denys Baker, General Manager, recently joined the Playhouse following a six-year stint as the Administrative Project Manager at the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) where she is proud to have worked on the $34M conversion of the Strand Theater. Prior to her work at A.C.T., Denys spent 25 years in NYC managing Broadway productions including the Tony Award-winning production of CABARET at Studio 54. She holds an MFA in Performing Arts Management and first came to Southern California in 2010 as General Manager for threesixty Entertainment’s production of PETER PAN performed in a circus tent. Denys is thrilled to be in Laguna where she can pursue her love of hiking and backpacking and continue training to climb to Everest Base Camp in 2022.
Veltria Roman, CFO/CTO, joined the Laguna Playhouse team in fall 2014 as Box Office Manager, bringing with her almost 20 years experience working in performing arts and live events in every aspect of including stage management, artistic planning, theater management, human resources, event production, and ticketing operations. Prior to coming to Laguna Playhouse, Veltria spent 3 years working in New York at the Kaufman Music Center restructuring their venue rental and ticketing operations to increase sales in both areas. During this time she also expanded her event production experience working with DeVoe Signature events, the leader in Plus Size Fashion Events. She is responsible for all Finance and Ticketing Operations at the Laguna Playhouse and lends her 8+ years experience in the Tessitura ticketing software to assist in improved patron interaction and Customer Service. Veltria holds a Bachelor's degree in English with a Theater Emphasis and was a panelist and conference planner for TLCC 2016.
Glenn E. GrayRetired, Bank CEOBoard Chair
Lisa HalePartner, Parallax Capital Partners, LLCVice Chair
Jared K. MathisCEO, Moulton CompanyGovernance and Nominating
Paul SingarellaDeveloper, TBT CapitalRetired Partner, Latham & Watkins LLCImmediate Past Chair
Kate E. Phelan-LowenSenior Vice President, US Bank Private Wealth ManagementSecretary
James HaleManaging Partner, Parallax Capital Partners, LLCTreasurer
Harley Bassman Managing Partner at Simplify Asset Management
James CobbInvestor and Philanthropist
Joe HanauerPrincipal, Combined Investments, LLC
Mo Honarkar4-G Ventures
Dr. Gary JenkinsRetired Pediatrician
Barbara MacGillivrayExecutive, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Greg MacGillivrayChairman, MacGillivray Freeman Films
Jeff Meberg Retired, Environmental Recycling Developer
James R. MellorRetired Chairman, CEO General Dynamics Corp.
Heidi MillerOwner, Tight Assets, The World Newstand
Justin MyersEntrepreneur
Xiaohong RoseEntrepreneur
Jeff WinstonRetired, Chief Technology Officer, Allergan, Inc.
Sandra WirtaEntrepreneur
Ellen RichardExecutive Producing Director, Laguna Playhouse
Emeritus Trustees
Otis HealySr Vice President and Western Regional Director, Smith Barney & Co (retired)
Ilona MartinArtist
Melinda MassonCEO, Masson Strategic Advisors LLC
Ellen Richard, Executive Producing Director
MANAGEMENTGeneral Manager, Denys BakerAssistant General Manager/Company Manager, Rachel Garlington
FINANCE AND TICKETINGChief Financial Officer/Chief Technology Officer, Veltria RomanAccounting/HR Assistant, Larry StotzTicketing Services Senior Manager, Chelsea MorganAssistant Ticketing Services Manager, Morgan LealBox Office Lead, Nikki JohnsonTicket Service Representative, Peter Knick, Robert PhippsWebsite Consultant, Andrew LombardiIT Services
DEVELOPMENTDirector of Development and Major Giving, Teryll SindellGrants and Community Outreach Manager, Erin O'FlahertyDevelopment Manager, Savannah CaseyGrants and Community Outreach Associate, Bria Holt
PRODUCTIONProduction Coordinator, Jordan MullerTechnical Director, Anthony ArevaloWardrobe Supervisor, Stacey NezdaResident Sound Designer/Audio Engineer, Ian ScotMaster Electrician/Light Board Operator, Jeremy PlantMaster CarpenterTechnical Production Consultant, Paul Rossi
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSMarketing & Media Manager, Johnny EberhardtMarketing Coordinator, Mackenzee OsbornePress Consultant, David Elzer, Demand PRBroadcast Consultant, Nancy Pank, Nancy's Media BuysSeason Ticket Sales, Theatre Direct
EDUCATIONDirector of Education, Youth Theatre, Joe AlanesAssociate Director Education, Bethanie KneiserTeaching Artists, Eric Hagen, Sabrina Harper, Ben Hartley, Stephanie Holt, Steve Northeast, Emily O’Flaherty, Ellen Prince, Toni Redman, Christopher Smith, Arizsia Stanton
FACILITIES OPERATIONSDirector of Facilities Operations, David HullAssistant Facilities Manager, Jesse Gwinn
FRONT OF HOUSEArtistic & Audience Services Manager, Wally ZieglerHouse Manager, Jessica Keasberry-VnukSecurity Manager, Jon HampeSecurity Guards, Paulo Morales, Robert VargasParking Supervisor, Curtis PebleyBartender, Leanne Nolan
CONSULTANTSLegal Services, Stephen Berry, Paul Hastings
DOGS-IN-RESIDENCE Bailey, Grants CoordinatorFinley, Board MemberJack, Executive DepartmentJax, Community OrganizerMorgan, Executive DepartmentTamzen, Audience Service ManagerVinnie, Board Member
