Arena Theater Board

Lisa Joakimides, President (4/30/2027)
Michael Beattie, Vice President (4/30/2025)
Mark Vanderwoude, Treasurer (4/30/2026)
Paul Andersen, Secretary (4/30/2025)
Rodrigo Curbelo (4/30/2025)
Tracy DuPont (4/30/2027)
Steve McLaughlin (4/30/2027)
Tim McMurtry (4/30/2026)
Blake More (4/30/2026)
Dates in parentheses indicate the end of term

The board can be reached collectively at board@arenatheater.org

BOARD AGENDAS & MINUTES

The Arena Theater Board Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm at the theater and via Zoom. Please contact us if you would like to attend, and we will send you login information. Board meetings are open to the public and comments (3 minutes) are welcome at the beginning of the meeting under privilege of the floor.

 

Archive of Board Agendas & Minutes

Arena Theater Board Committees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for the organization. Typical task areas include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies. The committee also makes investment recommendations and explore ways and means of increasing income.

2022 Arena Theater 990

2021 Arena Theater 990

2020 Arena Theater 990

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee provides guidance, oversight and support to the board as it develops and implements employee staffing, performance management and compensation systems. A member of the committee attends staff meetings as board liaison.

Fund Development Committee

The Fund Development Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization’s overall fundraising and, in particular, the fundraising done by the board with an endeavor to establish substantial funding to secure future sustainability of Arena Theater.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee keeps records of membership, determines membership categories, secures members during events and promotes membership in support of the theater. To become a member of Arena Theater click here.

Programming Committee

The programming committee is comprised and oversees the activities of the programming subcommittees: Cinema, Live, Telecast, Publicity, and Film Club. The committee meets on an as-needed basis. Programming Chair responsibilities include schedule and facilitate committee meetings as needed, communicate with programming subcommittee chairs one-on-one as needed. Review annual programming budget.

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee provides professional guidance to the board in the oversight, maintenance, and operations of the physical assets of the theater by regularly reviewing the condition of the building, grounds, utilities and infrastructure to ensure their adequacy and safety.

ARENA THEATER STAFF

Arena Theater is a member-supported community theater, owned and operated by the Arena Theater Association. Daily operations are carried out by staff and volunteers. If you would like to contact a specific staff member or position, please contact the Arena Theater office.  Click here for more information on volunteering.