Board Qualifications
To qualify…
To be eligible to serve as a Director of The Corporation, an individual must be a current member in good standing and must have assisted the Corporation in a substantial capacity during at least two (2) productions during the thirty-six (36) month period immediately preceding the meeting to elect, or served in a substantial capacity on a Committee, or whose nomination receives the approval from a 2/3 majority of the Board of Directors.
to nominate…
To nominate yourself or someone else for one of the positions listed below, you must be a current OHP member in good standing at the time of the nomination. Please fill out the form below by August 12, 2025. If you prefer to fill out a paper form, you may download it here and email to secretary@operahouseplayers.org.
Board Positions
PRESIDENT
The President shall: preside over all other Officers and at all meetings of the Members and meetings of the Directors; be the primary public spokesperson of the Corporation; oversee relations between the Corporation and any third parties or governmental authorities; serve as liaison between the Directors and Members; assure that the operations of the Corporation are in keeping with the Certificate of Incorporation and these Bylaws, and that these Bylaws are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary; be responsible for the strategic operations of the Corporation; and fulfill such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Vice President
The Vice President shall: assist the President in the strategic operations of the Corporation; assume primary responsibility for the day-to-day administrative and procedural operations of the Corporation; preside at meetings in the absence of the President; and have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall: assume primary responsibility for the collection of and accounting for the dues of the Members, the annual budget of the Corporation and the budget, revenue, and expenses for each production, performance, exhibition, or other public event; supervise the receipt and custody of the Corporation's funds; pay the necessary and reimburse reasonably-incurred expenses of the Corporation and the Directors; cause to be kept correct and complete books and records of account, including full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation; assume responsibility for all of the Corporation's funds; shall prepare, distribute, and retain or cause to be prepared, distributed, and retained all reports, records, and returns required by law regarding the Corporation's financial status; and have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
SECRETARY
The Secretary shall: maintain a current membership list; post notice of all Board meetings; keep the minutes of all such meetings; authenticate the Corporation's records; maintain all records pertaining to the organization, both physical and electronic; record attendance at each meeting; oversee the background check process; perform, in general, all the duties incident to the office; and have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
dEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Development Manager shall: oversee all development efforts to establish, maintain, and improve relationships with donors and potential donors; manage grant applications, sponsorships, development events, and thank-you communications; create and maintain a development budget; and have such other powers and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
The Executive Producer shall: oversee and assume primary responsibility for the selection and scheduling of all mainstage productions for each season, including securing rights, setting audition and performance dates, supervising personnel and parts for each production; oversee the hiring process for all directors and all other production contractors; fill any unpaid production positions; manage the overall planning and execution of all main-stage productions; create and maintain the annual production budget for the season; and have such other powers and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
Director At Large (3 seats)
A Director At Large shall: provide support for ongoing initiatives of the Board; accept and perform special duties and tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors to further strategic initiatives, based on the Corporation’s needs and the abilities, expertise, and interests of the Director at Large; serve on at least one Committee; and have such other powers and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
