Theatre UP Board of Directors
President - Courtney Vashaw
Courtney Vashaw joined the UP family in 2016, and the Board of Directors shortly thereafter. Courtney has been involved in both theatre and community development for the better part of her life. She spent 16 years as an educator and administrator in local schools, has served on numerous non-profit boards, and worked on countless projects for the betterment of the North Country. She lives in Whitefield with her family (who are also part of the UP family!), where she serves as the director of the Whitefield Public Library.
Courtney Vashaw joined the UP family in 2016, and the Board of Directors shortly thereafter. Courtney has been involved in both theatre and community development for the better part of her life. She spent 16 years as an educator and administrator in local schools, has served on numerous non-profit boards, and worked on countless projects for the betterment of the North Country. She lives in Whitefield with her family (who are also part of the UP family!), where she serves as the director of the Whitefield Public Library.
Vice President - Jennifer Donovan
Treasurer - Amy Mullins
Amy has been involved with Theatre Up since 2018 when her oldest daughter, Annabelle, performed in Shrek. She joined the board shortly after and is the current treasurer. She is a pediatric physical therapist and works in early intervention. She lives in Franconia with her family and has been involved in multiple shows as a parent, volunteer, and even tap dancer.
Amy has been involved with Theatre Up since 2018 when her oldest daughter, Annabelle, performed in Shrek. She joined the board shortly after and is the current treasurer. She is a pediatric physical therapist and works in early intervention. She lives in Franconia with her family and has been involved in multiple shows as a parent, volunteer, and even tap dancer.
Secretary - Connor MacDonald
Director - Heather Gonyaw
Heather joined the Theatre UP board during the Summer of 2020 with the purpose of supporting the organization through her experience in working on federal and state grants and business management. Heather is a native Vermonter, born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom with strong ties to her community. When Heather is not volunteering with Theatre UP she is serving as the elected Treasurer for her town, Treasurer of her local historical society and teaching cardio kickboxing two nights a week.
Heather joined the Theatre UP board during the Summer of 2020 with the purpose of supporting the organization through her experience in working on federal and state grants and business management. Heather is a native Vermonter, born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom with strong ties to her community. When Heather is not volunteering with Theatre UP she is serving as the elected Treasurer for her town, Treasurer of her local historical society and teaching cardio kickboxing two nights a week.
Director - Jess Griffiths
Jess Griffiths joined Theatre UP in 2015 for "Rumors" and has been hooked ever since. She joined the board in 2016 and served as Treasurer for a number of years. Jess has three kids, is a founder of Woodland Community School on Meadowstone Farm (owned by her husband, Tim), and owns 23 Ammonoosuc in Littleton. She believes in supporting Theatre UP because she has seen and experienced first hand the incredible difference it has made for so many in our community.
Jess Griffiths joined Theatre UP in 2015 for "Rumors" and has been hooked ever since. She joined the board in 2016 and served as Treasurer for a number of years. Jess has three kids, is a founder of Woodland Community School on Meadowstone Farm (owned by her husband, Tim), and owns 23 Ammonoosuc in Littleton. She believes in supporting Theatre UP because she has seen and experienced first hand the incredible difference it has made for so many in our community.
Director - Ed King
Director - Todd McClenathan
Director - George Mitchell
Director - Dave Polito
Director - Madalyn Sheehy
Director - Lori Silva
