Our Board of Directors
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The board of directors is made up of volunteers, just like all other positions at the theatre. We encourage others to let us know if they are interested in serving on the board. It takes a strong team to ensure our theatre lasts well into the future in an active and healthy state.
Board members are typically voted on at our annual members meeting each September. But, please, if you are interested in joining the board you can let us know at any time. Just call or email us. We’ll get back to you

Wes Ryan
President
One of Theatre West’s regular actors since joining in 1986, Wes has appeared in numerous shows. He has also stretched his artistic muscle and directed several shows and has now added to his dedicated service to the theatre by serving on the Board since 2017.

Danielle Ryan
Vice President
Danielle has been a part of Theatre West since the late 80s. Starting by helping out backstage and moving on to work in lights and sound, build sets, and then the big move to assistant director. In 2015 she directed her first show “Love, Loss and what I Wore”. She has since directed a few more shows, and has enjoyed being a board member since 2019.

Rich Emery
Treasurer
Rich has been involved with Theatre West since 2002. He not only acts and directs, but works behind the scenes as well. He’s been on the Board of Directors for several years serving as Vice-President and currently as Treasurer. He’s also Box Office coordinator and Prop Room organizer. You might have also seen him on the tall ladder outside changing our outdoor sign. Please, don’t fall, Rich!

Kate Daschel
Secretary
Kate was introduced to the world of Theatre West in 2011 by Rich Emery, who persuaded her to stage manage his production of “Murdered to Death”. She is much happier in the safety of the light and sound booth, and has worked in that capacity on several plays. She joined the board as secretary in September, 2021.

Frank Ward
Member at Large
While being a newcomer to Theatre West, although not the stage, Frank has chosen to step up to a Board position. Frank has appeared in productions in both Salem and Bend, but his most recent stage performance was right here at Theatre West in the summer production of Epic Proportions. He played several roles in the show and we look forward to having his skills on the Board of Directors.

Bonnie Ross
Artistic Director
Since retiring to the Central Coast in 2006, Bonnie has directed and acted in many productions in Lincoln City and Newport. Her experience in all phases of theatre — to include costumer, set designer, property mistress — extends back decades in Carson City NV, Portland OR, and Colorado Springs CO.
Bonnie sees the role of Artistic Director as researching and recommending well-balanced seasons of plays of all genres, as well as encouraging and supporting new and established Theatre West directors.

Patti Siberz
Member at Large
Patti joined Theatre West in 1987, and has been in at least 50 plays since then. She is currently involved with the Green Room and the membership newsletter, as well as serving on the Board. Theatre West literally changed her life when she met her now husband, Rich Emery, and got married on the Theatre West stage. We are like a family and a great family it is.

John Jeans
Member at Large
John Jeans has performed in several Theatre West shows, but now he is stepping into a new role on the Board of Directors. We will be putting more about him here, soon.

Sandy Gruber
Publicity
Sandy was elected to the Board of Directors in 2019 without previously being involved with the theatre except in the capacity of a paying customer and theatre lover. Her focus has been on public outreach. Working on this website update was a huge learning curve. Whew. What a first year on the Board 2020 was!

Sean Prescott
Member at Large
Sean moved to Lincoln City with his wife, Rose, after many years in Eugene. He has performed in plays, short movies, radio, voice overs, and even a 4 year stint playing a sailor. Sean enjoys reading, board games and coffee as does his wife, but not his cats. Sean loves to sit and talk about stuff, usually while drinking coffee.