2018 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Guild
THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP OF OPERA THEATRE
The volunteers of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Guild provide vital support for OTSL’s main season productions, education programs, special events, and off-season activities. Last year, these devoted opera-lovers gave more than 12,000 hours of volunteer time to support Opera Theatre, providing a variety of invaluable services and strengthening the company’s programs in the community. Guild volunteers provide transportation, housing, and welcome bags for our artists, publish bi-annual newsletters, staff the lobby boutique, contact legislators about arts issues, give talks to schools and adult education groups, provide support for dress rehearsals and performances, edit opera libretti, help staff community events, offer administrative support in the main offices, and much more. Over the years, Opera Theatre has come to deeply depend on the unwavering support, dedication, and passion of the Guild. Our heartfelt thanks to each volunteer. GUILD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT
Gailya Barker IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Janet Hoyne SECRETARY
Mary Bower
ADVISORS
Ann Fusz Ellen Fusz Lucy Levy Sally Levy Mary Susman Bob Wagoner Peggy Walter Symes
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Beverly Whittington VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP
Cay Sullivan
VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTISTIC SUPPORT
Bill Yeckley
TREASURER
Tom Herm MEMBERS OF THE GUILD BOARD ADVOCACY
Helen McCallie Jamie Spencer
DRESS REHEARSAL REFRESHMENTS
Myrna Hershman Cay Sullivan
LIBRETTI
Tani Wolff George Yeh
OFFICE/PHONE COVERAGE
Rowena Van Dyke
SPOTLIGHT ON OPERA
Inge Jackson
Eugenie Bonte Damaris Schmitt
Ann Fusz Ellen Fusz
MARKETING
TEMPOS
Susie Hahn
GREETERS
MET AUDITIONS
CONCIERGE
HISTORIAN
ARTISTS-IN-TRAINING
Mark Kent BOUTIQUE
Beverly Clarkson Merchandising
Operations
Margie Knapp Harry Moppins DOCENTS
Jane Brader Diane McCullough John Rorris
DRESSERS, SUPERS, & LIGHTWALKERS
Sara Fabick Ursula Moeller HOUSING
Carol Carlson Ann Holton
MAILING
Beverly Whittington Gerry Frankenfeld Elliot Zucker Sharon Zucker NATIONAL OPERA ACTIVITIES
Bill Yeckley
Mary Bower Cecily Erker TRANSPORTATION
Linda Seibert Elliot Zucker
VOLUNTEER RECORDS
Steve Knapp
NEWSLETTER
Ann Fischer Tani Wolff
SPECIAL THANKS
Many thanks to the volunteers who, under the leadership of Phoebe Burke, chair, and Janet Hoyne and Karen Levy, co-chairs, are volunteering at the 2018 OPERA America Conference, hosted by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
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