Arts & Entertainment
Theatre of Western Springs Elects New Board
Venerable, 86-year-old community theatre group elects new Board of Governors in advance of 2014-15 season.
Bob Baker of Western Springs is the newly elected chairman of the Board of Governors at the Theatre of Western Springs (TWS), 4384 Hampton Ave. He leads a board of nine members who handle the business and policy decisions of the 86-year-old theatre. Also elected are Vice Chairman Ginny Richardson of Burr Ridge and Secretary Sue Wisthuff of La Grange.
The nine members of the Board of Governors include:
Bob Baker of Western Springs, chairmanGinny Richardson of Burr Ridge, vice-chairSue Wisthuff of La Grange, secretaryKaren Arnold of Westmont, memberJim Gary of Elmhurst, memberKarla Hudson of Western Springs, memberHarry Hultgren of Indian Head Park, memberPaul Roach of Countryside, memberStephanie Stomberg of Western Springs, memberThe mission of TWS is: “to entertain, to educate, and to inspire across the generations through the art of theatre.” It is the responsibility of the members of the Board of Governors to uphold the mission.
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“It is a privilege to chair such a hard-working and dedicated board,” Baker said. “I am certain our goals for the year will be realized.”
The Theatre of Western Springs kicks off its 86th season with a Neil Simon comedy, “The Dinner Party,” directed by David Knezz. It runs from
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Sept. 11 – 21, 2014. Subscriptions for the upcoming 86th season are still available, and the public is warmly welcome to become patrons. A subscription to the five Mainstage plays ranges from $74 - $82. The 7-play series (Mainstage and Forum) is from $103 - $114.
For more information, go to Theatre of Western Springs or call 708-246-4043.
PHOTO: Bob Baker was elected chairman of the Theatre of Western Springs Board of Governors.
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