Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors

2024-2025

The board of directors is made up of volunteers, just like all other positions at the theatre. We are structured with a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary, as core offices, with three to five Members at Large, the total board size is from 7 to 9. It takes a strong team to ensure our theatre lasts well into the future in an active and healthy state, and the participation of all who want to help make this happen is welcomed. Each person on the board has something different they bring to the table in terms of talent or skill, but the one thing they all have in common, is that they all love Theatre West. Each person on the board wants the very best for it and remain committed to that goal.

And certainly, one doesn’t need to be on the board to be useful. We always welcome suggestions or comments from anyone as to how we can make our theatre better. Please, if you have any ideas or concerns, reach out to us at: president@theatrewest.com

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    Jason Kutchma

    President

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    Jason was discovered by one of our directors while performing as a musician and was asked to audition for Harold & Maude. He was cast as the psychiatrist, and the rest is history. Jason was unanimously elected to our board at the general membership meeting held in September of 2024. We look forward to working with him. He also helps us with set building

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    K. Athena Suckow

    Vice-President

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    I’ve lived in Lincoln City for ten years with my two children. I came to Theatre West in 2022 as a theater mom when my eldest, Gavin, accepted a role on stage. I’ve since become an enthusiastic volunteer and supporter. I hold a bachelor’s degree English and Philosophy, professional certification as a massage therapist and a master’s degree in Library Science. I’m hoping my experiences and background along with my lifelong love of the performing arts will allow me to bring something useful to the board.

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    Rose Prescott

    Secretary

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    Rose has been a supporter of Theatre West by way of loaning us her husband Sean since 2019. Now, after having seen what we do from the sidelines, she has decided to become one of us. She jumped in head first and was elected to the board unanimously! She doesn’t act, but who knows what we might be able to talk her into!

    We look forward to working with her in her new capacity.

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    T. Sean Prescott

    Treasurer

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    Sean has been involved with Theatre west since 2019 when he moved to Lincoln City. He works in Lincoln City in an accounting office and has a degree in accounting. He has acted in a few plays and even directed one of the more successful plays this last season. In 2022, Sean was elected to the board as a Board Member at Large and assumed the duties of Treasurer. He was re-elcted to the board in 2024 and continues to maintain the high standards of the board while helping bolster our standing in the community.

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    Dennis Civiello

    Member at Large

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    Dennis has lived on the coast since 2003 and has been involved in several non-profit organizations as a dedicated volunteer and supporter. He started his volunteer efforts for Meals on Wheels, based at the LC Senior Center, and, more recently, his involvement with the Lincoln City Cultural Center since 2012. Dennis brings a level of experience that will assist our Theatre’s growth as it serves Lincoln City, the surrounding communities and our traveling guests.

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    John Jeans

    Sergeant At Arms

    Elected to the Board of Directors in

    2024

    John has been active in our theatre for quite some time now, building sets and maintaining theatre property and we are excited to have him as a board member.

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    Andrew Schmitz

    Artistic Director

    Since

    2025

  • Headshot of Mary Kay Brant

    Mary Kay Brant

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Since

    2025