Mission
In its intimate performance space. the Kitchen Theatre Company (KTC) creates professional theater that challenges the intellect, excites the imagination, informs and entertains. KTC nurtures a community of diverse artists and brings excellent art to the community and beyond by:
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Developing and producing new plays, exploring established repertory and contributing to the field of American theater;
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Encouraging collaboration and offering a safe haven for experimentation;
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Providing programming that inspires young people, opens the door to newcomers, and speaks to a broad cross-section of our community; and
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Advancing a culture of theatergoing.
Board of Directors 2011-2012
The Kitchen Theatre Company’s Board of Directors provides the guidance and support for this mission and enables the theater to create, produce and present professional theater in an intimate setting. KTC Board Members share their skills and expertise, as well as their love of the arts to assist and support the staff, the artists and volunteers. From the combination of all these “company” energies emerges the work that we share with our community year-round on our four distinct performance series.
Executive Committee
| Janice Hertel – President Executive Director, Cayuga Medical Center Foundation |
Risa Mish – Vice President Director, Leadership Skills Program, Johnson School of Management, Cornell University |
| Roger Sibley – Treasurer Executive Director, Franziska Racker Centers |
Jim Bouderau – Secretary Executive Director, Tompkins County SPCA |
Membership
| Pam Bleiwas Pamela B. Bleiwas, Attorney at Law |
Kathleen Garner Bereavement Counselor, Hospicare and Palliative Care of Tompkins Co., retired |
Nancy Schuler Member, Ithaca City Common Council, retired. |
| Karen Brown Director, Campus Life Marketing & Communications, Cornell U. |
Cheryl Kallet Mitchell Family Liaison, Northeast Elementary School, Ithaca City School District |
Diane Lebo Wallace Public Affairs Officer University Communications, Cornell Univ. |
| Barry Chester Independent Management Consultant, Barry Chester & Company, L.L.C. |
Dr. Jamie K. Morrisey Exotic & Wildlife Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Univ. |
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Thomas Evans |
Dianne Orcutt Realtor with James Orcutt Real Estate Dental Hygienist |
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Associate Board Members
| Michelle Benedict-Jones Senior Vice President, Tompkins Trust Company |
Elissa Cogan Principal, Cogan & Company |
Rob LaHood Director of PR & Membership Svcs, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce |
| Mary Beth Bunge Development Director, Alternatives Federal Credit Union |
Mary Pat Dolan Executive Director, Catholic Charities |
Laurie Linn President, Communiqué Design & Marketing Inc. |
| Leslyn McBean-Clairborne County Legislator Deputy Director, Greater Ithaca Activities Center |
Carol Eichler Development Director, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, retired |
Carol True-Palmer Major Gifts Officer, Alumni Affairs & Development, Cornell University |
Johnson Board Fellows
| Jeffrey S. Cloetingh MBA Class of 2012 The Johnson School at Cornell University |
Landy Estrada-Reyes MBA Class of 2012 The Johnson School at Cornell University |
Board Members Emeritae
| Percy Browning Retired Professional |
Sylvia Miller Development Officer, Cornell University, retired |
