president
ERIN DUGAN
Erin joined the board of the Opera House Players in 2018 as Secretary after performing in multiple OHP productions since 2017.
Erin has performed in Working, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Bright Star, Matilda, Legally Blond, and Something Rotten. The Opera House Players quickly became Erin’s second family.
In her professional career, Erin is an elementary school teacher. She spends her days teaching second grade while also running East Granby Student Theatre which is a summer theatre program for children ages 8 to 18.
Erin holds her Masters in Elementary Education and received the gold medal of excellence for her program. She currently lives in South Windsor, CT with her pug Ellie.
Email Erin:
president (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
vice president
MAYA NICOLE MATTHEWS
Maya Nicole Matthews is proud to be a part of Opera House Players. She served as Publicity/Marketing Manager for 2 years with an excellent team. One of her biggest professional accomplishments so far has been introducing multimedia marketing to the organization by way of a talented pool of dedicated committee members.
Maya is very involved in the non-profit community, having served on the ERfC Board of Directors, the Connecticut Science Center Gala Committee, and as the current Executive Director of Enfield Loaves & Fishes. She has previously worked for the Town of Enfield and the Enfield Board of Education. Maya lives in town with her son and favorite person, Kaleb.
Contact Maya:
vp (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
Treasurer
MARC COSTANZO
Marc, known by many as Marcevan, graduated in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Marist College. He continued his education at SCSU where he earned a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting. His work in bank, tax, and CPA firms has given him experience across multiple facets of finance and accounting for a wide array of business types. He currently works as an Accounting Manager for a cyber security firm in Danbury.
So where does theatre fit into all this?
He owes his theatrical interest to his fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Sabatini. He has worked both on and offstage with a wide range of different theater groups across Connecticut since 2014. This includes OHP shows such as Twisted Tales of Poe, Rent, and American Son. He is excited and honored to take on this new challenge as OHP's treasurer.
Email Marc:
treasurer (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
Secretary
REVA KLEPPEL
Reva has been involved with the Opera House Players since 1999. She has performed in over 35 shows and considers OHP to be her "home away from home". She rejoins the Board as Secretary after a taking a hiatus from her previous board positions as House Manager and a Member at Large. Trained as a public health social worker, she is employed at Baystate Medical Center as a Clinical Research Manager where she works in medical education assisting residents, faculty and medical student with their research and patient interaction skills.
Email Reva:
secretary (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
VOLUNTEER/DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT Manager
NATE FERREIRA
Nate has been involved with theatre since he was a kid. He quickly realized that he was more interested in the technical aspects of theatre than he was in performing. Nate has worked as a technical instructor or director for dozens of local high school and middle school performing arts programs, as well as regional and community theatre groups. He joined the board of the Opera House Players in 2019 as Facilities Manager after helping us with several technical emergencies at the Enfield Annex.
Among many other credits, Nate has been Producer/Program Director for the drama clubs at Enfield and Somers High Schools; and Technical Director at Granby Memorial High School, Enfield High School, and the Bing Arts Center.
Outside of the theatre, Nate runs an interactive media production company, a podcast network, and a custom apparel business. He also provides design and technical consultation for local photography, video, and audio recording studios.
Email Nate:
volunteer (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
PUBLICITY MANAGER
SARAH STEPHENS
Sarah has her bachelor’s degree in studio art with a focus in graphic design and a master’s degree in organizational leadership. She is an Art Director in the Marketing Department at Western New England University and has worked professionally as a graphic designer for over ten years. She works with writers, designers, photographers, and website and social media managers to promote the University’s many events, programs, and opportunities.
Over the past few years, she has led OHP's Publicity efforts. She oversees a team to create graphics for social media, manage the website, create video advertisements, and design posters, postcards, t-shirts, and programs. Cohesive branding is used to create recognizable graphics that inform the community about each production and visually presents OHP as the long-standing and revered organization that it is. She is dedicated to elevating and maintaining the OHP brand in the local community and beyond. She is grateful to be part of the OHP community and is excited to see what will be accomplished together this year!
Email Sarah:
publicity (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
Executive Producer
LINDSAY RYAN THOMAS
Lindsay is a fifth-generation Connecticut theater performer, dating back to when her great-great grandfather appeared onstage in the earliest days of the Ivoryton Playhouse. Her mom started her own successful theater group at the age of 17, and some of Lindsay’s fondest childhood memories are of watching shows at Goodspeed Opera House from the orchestra pit, next to her dad.
With a passion for performance in her DNA, Lindsay originally studied voice in college, but ultimately chose to pursue a different career path and obtained a Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She has over 15 years of experience in insurance and securities compliance and privacy.
Lindsay is new to the Board, but first became involved with OHP in 2016 when she played the Witch in Into the Woods. Other favorite OHP roles include Lucille Frank in Parade, and Francesca Johnson in The Bridges of Madison County. She joined the Artistic Committee as Contracts Manager in 2021.
It was through her onstage work at OHP that Lindsay met her husband, Tim Reilly. They live in Cromwell, and are the proud parents of Maeve: a spunky (and already highly theatrical) 3-year old girl.
Email Lindsay:
execprod (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
JUDY CURRAN
A seasoned professional, Judy contributes a wealth of experience in nonprofit operations and organizational innovation as the Development/Fundraising Manager for the Opera House Players.
With a background in public relations, media relations, and community engagement, Judy's involvement with the Opera House Players began within the Fundraising & Development Committee. She plays a key role in spearheading fundraising efforts for the restoration of the historic building at 100 High Street.
Judy's proficiency in nonprofit management and philanthropy is underscored by her contributions to local and national advisory boards, including John J. Duggan Academy and radKIDS, Inc. Her certification as a Nonprofit Board Governance Trainer reflects her commitment to enhancing governance practices within organizations.
Judy holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy along with a Certificate in Strategic Fundraising. These credentials empower her to construct and manage development processes that optimize resources and capitalize on funding opportunities.
Email Judy:
development (@) operahouseplayers (.) org
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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