Board of Directors

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.