Board of Directors

Angela Baldwin | Chairperson

Angela Baldwin has an Honours Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and operates her own land use planning consulting business in Barrie. She was the former Director of Planning for ClubLink Corporation where she was in charge of obtaining approvals for numerous golf and resort developments throughout Ontario. Angela is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Ontario Professional Planning Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Angela is very interested in culture and believes it is the lifeblood of any community. She enjoys being involved with the dynamic people at Theatre by the Bay and encourages all people to enjoy live theatre in our community. Angela resides in Barrie with her husband and daughter and enjoys music, fitness and travel. She is an active volunteer with Candlelighters Simcoe, Kempenfelt Bay School and Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka where she was the recent chair of the Lakeside Party.

Michael Clipperton

Michael has been working in the theatre for longer than he cares to remember. He is a director, teacher, singer, designer, producer, actor, floor-sweeper and toilet-bowl-cleaner extraordinaire. When he is not in a theatre, he can be found lake-side at his cottage, reading a book. Not afraid to roll up his sleeves, Michael is pleased to be able to bring his experience to Theatre by the Bay, especially with regards to our Shakespeare to the Classroom program.

He would like to welcome everyone to our exciting 10^th Anniversary Season!

Marshall Green

Marshall obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 1975.   He is a founding partner of Graham Wilson & Green which is the predecessor firm to Graham Partners LLP. Raised in Toronto, he has proudly devoted himself to the Barrie and Simcoe County community since 1973.

Marshall's practice centers on municipal law and civil litigation.  His work for the County of Simcoe, the Township of Essa, many private individuals, ratepayer groups and developers brings him to the Municipal Board for many hearings each year.  He also has represented municipalities, businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial and municipal matters before all levels of the Ontario Courts.  Marshall is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Marshall is a trained mediator, having received his Certificate in Mediation from the Centre for Dispute Resolution in Washington D.C.  Through the Conflict Consensus Institute, which is affiliated with the firm, Marshall has conducted many successful mediations and has taught mediation skills.

Marshall has lectured on a variety of municipal topics for the Law Society and the Ontario Bar Association, and, with law partner Shari Elliott, has been published in Municipal World magazine. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Barrie, the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Am Shalom Synagogue. He has chaired a fundraising campaign for the Barrie YMCA, and has assisted in fundraising for Barrie’s Royal Victoria Hospital and the Barrie Public Library. In 2000 he was awarded the “Spirit Catcher” Award, Barrie’s highest citizen honour.

Sandi McMillan

Sandi has had the pleasure to own and operate, along with her sister and mother, Our House, a unique gift shop which has been located in downtown Barrie for 18 years. She has served on the Board of Directors for Theatre by the Bay for 4 years and is thrilled to be supporting and celebrating, in the NEW Downtown Theatre, TBTB's 10^th Anniversary.

Thank you Larissa...you are a treasure to the Arts Community and the City of Barrie!

Wendy Miller

Wendy has practiced law in the City of Barrie since 1981. She recently joined Graham Partners LLP where she continues to specialize in Family Law, Real Estate and Wills and Estates. Born and raised in Stratford, Ontario, Wendy was immediately on side when Larissa Mair announced plans in 2001 to launch a Shakespearean theatre company in Barrie.

Wendy has been a board member of Theatre by the Bay since 2003, serving in many capacities including (but not limited to) Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and truck driver. Congratulations and many thanks to Larissa and Nick for seeing this amazing project through to its 10^th anniversary!

John Van Der Marel

John has had a 30 year career in the Banking and Financial Industry, currently as an Investment Advisor with TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice, Barrie. Since moving to Barrie in 1998 he has actively supported the Barrie community as a member of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, MacLaren Art Center, Barrie Film Festival and Theatre by the Bay. John is an avid runner, cyclist and skier. He lives in Horseshoe Valley and plans to NEVER MOVE AGAIN.

I am happily married to Ingrid and we have 3 adult children who, thankfully, no longer live at home. (just kidding)

Michael Whyte

Michael Whyte has been a director of Theatre By The Bay since 2008. He did; however, become involved with the company in its inaugural year. /A\ Television was a sponsor of the fledgling company and he produced Theatre By The Bay’s first television promotion, starring none other than co-founder Nick Baillie.

For the past 27 years Michael has worked at /A\ Television in Barrie. He had the opportunity to nuture and promote new musician/songwriters with his music series, UP & COMING. His producing credits also include the “POP-umentary” on Barrie’s own vocal group, VIP, the live TV presentation of the opening of the MacLaren Art Centre and the national children’s program, Rogers New Reality that featured art, adventure, new musical performers and environmental issues. Michael has produced and directed over 80 music videos and hundreds of commercials.

For the past 13 years Michael has been serving on the board of directors for the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival.

Currently, as Promotions Supervisor at /A\ Television, Michael is thrilled he has the opportunity to lend a promotional hand to many of the arts and performing arts groups, cultural groups and many of the deserving charitable organizations in the region.

Though playing hockey is still a passion, Michael says, “I’ve been witness to the steady growth and maturing of our arts community and how it has greatly enhanced the quality of life for our families.”