The Board of Directors is the governing body of SpeakEasy Stage, holding us in trust for the public. Through advocacy, financial contributions, and active committee participation, our Board:
Sets overall policy
Champions SpeakEasy in the community
Approves our annual budget
Exercises oversight of general operations
Ensures SpeakEasy’s commitment to Equity, Justice, and Anti-Racism throughout the company’s work
Michael Appell
Julita Bailey-Vasco
Alex Baker
Cathy Cotton
Paul Daigneault, President
Danné Davis
Kerry A. Dowling
Jonathan Dyer
Andrew Fullem, Chair
Constance Gist Guindo
Susan Irvings
Suzette Martin
Peter Palladino, Treasurer
Joey Riddle
Nancy Roberts
Alejandro Simoes
Ann Teixeira, Clerk
Hannah Weisman
Clea Winneg
Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors is a diverse volunteer group comprised of artists and arts leaders, community activists, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. SpeakEasy’s Board of Advisors expand support, community, and leadership for the company through the following initiatives:
Expanding SpeakEasy’s community by opening doors for strategic partnerships and new fans.
Supporting the growth of SpeakEasy through financial support & volunteer activities.
Socializing and celebrating SpeakEasy at shows and events.
Michael Appell, Chair
Bob Band
Gene Bauer & Ellen Shortell
Susan Black
Brian Bourquin & Paul Mataras
Gregory Bulger & Richard Dix
A. Joseph Castellana & Jim Seligman
David Freeman Coleman
Stacey & Chris Constas
Anne d’Avenas
Richard Davies
Tom Formicola & Lenny Goldstein
Joe Gimbel & Jo Strobel
Meegan Gliner
Curly Glynn
Laura Haas
Ken Hirschkind
Robby Morse Levy
Keith MacDonald & Thomas Webber
Ben Manthei
Jeffrey Mello
Roberta Orlandino
Grace Parker
Robert Pascucci
Ellen Piccioli
Kenneth & Rise Shepsle
Hal Tepfer
Angela Yarde
Julianne Yazbek
Standing Board committees include Executive, Finance, Development, Nominating, and Community Engagement and additional project-based committees are added on an ad-hoc basis. Directors must serve on at least one committee, and Advisors may also join committees based on their interest and the committee needs.
A Lasting Gift
Please consider making a philanthropic gift to SpeakEasy Stage today. Your donation will make a significant impact on our ability to produce SpeakEasy's unique brand of entertaining, thought-provoking, and compelling theatre. Thank you!