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Board of Directors...
 SUSAN
ZIMMERMAN (President)...
and her husband,
Barry, moved to Winding River from the Philadelphia PA area in
2009. Susan earned a B.A. degree in Engineering. Her
professional career included computer programming, marketing,
sales and customer service management. She was invited to
join The Winding River Players as Producer for Tartuffe, was
subsequently appointed Interim Member-at-Large, and then elected
President of the Board of Directors. Susan completed a
complicated, challenging application process which resulted in a
non-profit 501(c)(3) status. She has brought outstanding
organization and leadership to “The Players.” Her skills
in technology have benefitted the theatre group as well.
She recently acquired a video camera and high quality
microphones for actors, major improvements for actors.
Susan has also appeared in acting roles, as “Pat Newcomer” in
Thanks for the Memories and “Judy Blake” in Cross-Your-Heart and
Hope to Die, a murder mystery. She has agreed to
serve as Head Producer in the 2012 production, I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change.
 SUE MACCULLUM (Artistic Director)...
and husband Jim, moved to Winding River from West Virginia in
2002. Sue founded “The Winding River Players” that year. Her
background includes an MFA in theatre performance with
professional training in dance. She has taught and directed
theatre and dance for over thirty years. She has choreographed
for numerous dance concerts and musicals. She is a member of
Winding River Players’ Mixed Doubles Barbershop Quartet and St.
James Plantation Tappers Extraordinaire. She served on Thalian
Hall’s Board of Directors for three years and currently serves
on the Brunswick Arts Council and Ballet Opera Alliance Boards
of Directors. She writes scripts and produces for various
fundraisers in local counties, including Brunswick Community
College Foundation’ “Dancing with the Stars” Scholarship
Fundraisers, Providence Home Benefits, North Carolina Children’s
Home, Thalian Hall Gala, and Brunswick Arts Council Galas. It
has been necessary for Sue to fill acting roles in a couple of
“Players’” productions: “Alice” in The Honeymooners; “Tartuffe”
in Tartuffe; and “Nancy True” in Murder at Tea Time (by Kathyrn
Martin). She will direct the 2012 production, I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change.
 DIANE MACQUARRIE (Treasurer)...
and husband John, moved to Winding River from Raleigh, NC in
1999. Diane’s birth took place in the same room where Grace
Kelly was born. She considers her own birth there a
serendipitous event of sorts because she has always had an
active interest in the performing arts. She appeared in several
acting roles in high school, including the “Russian Grand
Dutchess” in You Can’t Take it With You. After high school
graduation, Diane attended Wilford Academy in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. In 2005, Sue MacCallum encouraged her to audition
for a Winding River Players production. Sue recognized that she
was a natural, comedic “character actor.” Diane was appointed to
the Board of Directors in 2006 as Treasurer. She serves as
advisor and consultant in financial matters, ensuring that
productions adhere to budget guidelines. Diane’s acting roles
include: “Cruella DeVille Conman” in the “Players’” Who Dun It?
murder mystery; “Gracie Allen” in Celebrity Cruisin’; “Leona
Helmsley” in Celebrity Apprentice; a featured actor in Thanks
for the Memories; “Lady Dunston” in Murder at Tea Time and as
impersonator of Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy) at several Brunswick
County fundraisers. Diane has also assisted on production
tasks as needed. A skilled hair and make-up artist, she created
authentic, 16th century wigs and make-up for a period production
of Tartuffe. Through the years, Diane’s other creative
abilities have become apparent. In 2011, she was Assistant to
the Director, Sue MacCallum, in the production of SHORTS. She
has agreed to serve as a Creative Assistant in the 2012
production, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
 MARTHA KOLETAR
(Director,
Communications & Publicity)...
is a native of North Carolina. She lived for 20 years in Glen
Rock, NJ and in New York City where she was Director of Human
Resources at The Whitney Art Museum. From childhood on, Martha
performed leading roles in Greensboro Children’s Theatre. At
North Carolina’s largest high school, she continued in major
acting roles and received a coveted Drama Award and Scholarship
to the Pasadena Playhouse. Although she chose to stay closer to
home, she remained active in theatre and appeared on local
television and radio programs. She also performed in local,
county and state beauty pageants while studying at East Carolina
University and Guilford College.
Martha
joined The Winding River Players in 2005 and was elected
Director of Communications and Publicity. Her
background in human relations and her talent as an actor
are valuable resources for “The Players.” Martha is the
longest-serving Board Member. As such, she is
unofficial historian for the organization; she provided
vital records and documentation during the application
process for 501(c)(3) status. She designed an original
website for “The Players.” She’s responsible for
publicity and designs the programs for each production.
Martha has also been a featured actor and dancer in many
roles: “Chicquitta Benenez” in I Love Lucy; “Ms. Monee
Grubber” in Who Dun It? murder mystery; “Sweet Irish
Rose” in St. Patrick’s Day playlet; “Betty” and
“Starlett O’Hara” in Celebrity Cruisin’, “Blanche”
(based on Golden Girls TV series) in Celebrity
Apprentice; “Dorine” in Tartuffe; featured actor in
Thanks for the Memories. In 2010, she directed Cross
Your Heart and Hope to Die, a murder mystery with 1960s
theme. In Spring 2011, Martha played the role of “Fifi”
in A Dog’s Life, and “Dolly” in Walter’s Wake (by
Kathryn Martin). She recently co-starred in the
two-person play, Love Letters, at Playhouse 211 in
Brunswick County.
 MIKE CAIAZZA (Member-at-Large)...
and wife Barbara, moved to Winding River from suburban Boston,
MA in 2005. They spend half the year in their summer home on
Cape Cod. Mike earned a Master’s Degree from Boston
University’s School of Fine Arts. After graduation, he was a
teacher, graphic designer and project manager. He continues to
paint; his landscapes and seascapes appear in several local art
galleries. He teaches Art classes at Winding River. In 2009,
he designed scenery and painted the set and portraits
(reflective of Flemish painter, Vermeer) for the 16th century
French comedy, Tartuffe. In 2010, Mike was appointed
Member-at-Large to the Board of Directors. He serves as
on-going visual arts adviser and contributes his artistic talent
in a number of ways; he has for two years produced prints of his
original artwork to help The Board increase its patrons. Mike
painted set decor, portraits and props for the June 2011
production of SHORTS. He has agreed to design the set for the
2012 production, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
 JANET FERRAIOLI (Member-at-Large)…
and husband Mike moved to Winding River from New Jersey
in 2005. She was Vice-Principal of a Catholic high
school for 12 years. Janet played the role of “Vet
Assistant” in SHORTS. She helped coordinate cast meals
and was responsible for receptions following
performances. She was appointed to the Winding River
Players Board of Directors in late 2011 and is already
accomplishing various tasks. She oversees “The
Players’” inventory at Omni Storage. She coordinated
the supper for “The Players’” Annual Meeting in
November. It was apparent during the production of
SHORTS that Janet has creative abilities and outstanding
organizational skills. She has agreed to serve as a
Creative Assistant in the 2012 production of I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change.”
JOHN
CIFELLI (Member-at-Large)…
and wife
Wendy, moved to Winding River from Long Island, NY in
2009. He had a career with the United States Postal
System as a Postmaster. He joined the production team
of SHORTS during tech week, assuming the role of stage
manager. His organizational skills, his ability to lead
and to create smooth teamwork back stage, were critical
to the success of the production. He was appointed to
the Winding River Players Board of Directors in late
2011. He contributes common sense, a grasp of good
business practices, marketing skills and a teamwork
approach to stage management. He recently researched
and procured two wireless headsets for communication
between stage manager and sound/lighting technicians.
He has agreed to serve as a Production Assistant and
Stage Manager in the 2012 production, I Love You, You’re
Perfect, Now Change.”
DAVE
BRITTON (Member-at-Large)…
and wife
Amber, became property owners in 1998 and residents in
2002. Dave has worked with Electric Utilities, mainly
in the South, since 1985, travelling through all but
five states. Work continues to involve him deeply in
the Carolinas’ Utility culture. He has always had an
appreciation for the performing arts, including dinner
theatre, plays and music. Dave joined The Winding River
Players Board of Directors in late 2010. He constructed
a set piece (large fence) for A DOG’S LIFE, a one-act
play in SHORTS. Dave contributes knowledge of theatre
and stagecraft, intuitive artistic judgment, and
construction skills to The Board.
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Acknowledgements ~
Previous Boards of Directors
2010
~ President, Susan Zimmerman; Secretary, Karen Dolan;
Treasurer, Diane MacQuarrie; Publicity/Communications
Director, Martha Koletar; Members-at-Large, Louise
Irvin, Mike Caiazza and Dave Britton; Artistic
Director, Sue MacCallum.
2009
~ President, Bill Fassbender; Artistic Director, Sue
MacCallum; Secretary, Gwen Shafer; Treasurer, Diane
MacQuarrie; Publicity/Communications Director, Martha
Koletar; Member-at-Large, Louise Irvin; Interim
Member-at-Large, Susan Zimmerman.
2008
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President, Bill Fassbender; Co-Artistic Directors, Sue
MacCallum and George Shafer; Secretary, Gwen Shafer;
Treasurer, Diane MacQuarrie; Publicity/Communications
Director, Martha Koletar; Member-at-Large, Steve
Salerno.
2006
~ Co-Presidents/Co-Artistic Directors, Sue MacCallum and
George Shafer; Vice-President/Executive Director, Gwen
Shafer, Vice-President/Public Relations, Martha Koletar;
Vice-President/Treasurer, Diane MacQuarrie.
2005
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Co-Presidents/Co-Artistic Directors, Sue MacCallum and
George Shafer; Vice-President/Executive Director, Gwen
Shafer; Vice-President/Public Relations, Martha Koletar;
Vice-President/Treasurer, Mike Dolan.
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