Board of Directors

Dillon Savage, President

Erica Field, Vice President

Janet Luzzi, Treasurer

Lindsey Beauchaine, Secretary

Jaison Chand, Eliza Klinger, Kristi Patterson, Loene Gossett, Veronica Ruse, Stephen Avis

To provide quality live theatre which will educate, stimulate, challenge and excite our patrons, theatre artisans and performers.

The Vision for FRT

To foster the development of young people by encouraging good citizenship, responsibility, self-esteem, positive outlook and co-operative community participation, as well as educating our youth to become future patrons and supporters of the performing arts.
To encourage volunteer participation in all aspects of the performing arts.
To encourage the development of new works, new visions, and artistic excellence.
To provide a well-supported venue where amateurs and professionals alike can find an outlet and support for their growth, development, and creative expression.
To prepare performers and theatre artisans for occupations in the professional theatre.
To enhance the marketability of the Eel River Valley by providing an attraction for visitors which encourages them to remain overnight in the area.
To enhance the visibility and profitability of local business by bringing audiences from the whole of Humboldt County and beyond to the Victorian Village of Ferndale.
To be an integral part of the Ferndale and Humboldt County communities.

Board of Director’s Responsibilities

To carry out the mission of the Rep and to promote the theatre in the community.
To govern the Rep within the parameters of its By-Laws and State and Federal laws governing non-profit organizations.
To provide a strategic plan for the Rep and to evaluate progress towards stated goals.
To approve the annual budget, develop the financial base to support the budget and participate in financial oversight of the Rep.
To participate in fundraising for the Rep including the planning and implementation of and attendance at the major annual fundraiser, RepFest or facsimile (date/s to be determined).
To attend all regular Board meetings (third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise notified), a performance of each main stage production and special events where appropriate.
To actively participate on at least one committee of the Board.