Theatre of Youth was founded in 1972 by Rosalind Cramer and Toni Smith Wilson, theatre instructors at Daemen College. Since then, TOY has continued to gain expertise and experience in our field and grow in our dedication to bringing theatre into the lives of young people. Our plays are performed by professional adult actors in full-scale mainstage productions. Our professional staff have excellent training and many hold advanced degrees in their fields.

Meg Quinn, Artistic Director and season sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York are proud to announce the 2005-2006 Season at Theatre of Youth. "I have selected plays this season that will challenge and inspire young people," comments Quinn. "Our artistic staff is already discussing designs and promise yet another season of outstanding theatrical experiences for families." Last year over 50,000 parents, teachers and young people attended Theatre of Youth productions.

Keep in Mind that when you support Theatre of Youth, you are also supporting actors that live and work in Buffalo. Our actors are familiar to our audiences and feel like friends. Time and time again, parents tell us how much our plays impact their children. We hope that you will join us for the special theatre experience that only TOY creates for young people.

STAFF


Artistic

Meg Quinn
Artistic Director

Kenneth Shaw
Head of Design

Chester Popiolkowski
Resident Composer/Production Manager

Jonathan Harper
Resident Lighting Designer

Barbara Priore
Head of Wardrobe

Administrative

Robert Brunschmid
Managing Director

Marilyn M. Littles
Accountant

Lori Kujawa
Sales Manager/School Bookings

Taunee Grant
Communications & Special Projects Director

Paragon Advertising
Graphic Design

Jean-Pierre Thimot
Brochure Design & Illustration

David Laurence Publications, Inc. Playbill Design

BOARD
The Board of Directors oversees the Theatre's operation and vision.

PRESIDENT
Jennifer Demert
Attorney
Cantor, Lukasik, Dolce & Panepinto LLP

VICE PRESIDENT
Beth S. Lasky

TREASURER
Kathleen A. Grieco
Certified Public Accountant
Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner LLP

SECRETARY
Deborah Burns Houck
Retired Teacher

MEMBERS

Trina A. Burruss
Vice President & Branch Manager
HSBC Bank USA

Mainak Divan
Senior Financial Consultant
Ingram Micro

Kathleen A. Lillis, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of
Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Women & Children’s Hospital

Joan E. Murray
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Luvata Buffalo, Inc.

Edgar S. Priebe

Bonnie A. Redder
Partner
Hodgson Russ LLP

ADVISORY
Laurel A. DiBrog
Vice President Marketing, Planning & Public Affairs
Roswell Park Cancer Institute


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