Leadership

Staf‌f & Board

Theatre by the Bay is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board that provides strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and community leadership in service of our artistic mission.

Leadership

Our Staf‌f

The dedicated team that brings Theatre by the Bay productions to life — from administration to production.

Glenn Coulson

Glenn Coulson

Executive Producer

Glenn Coulson is the Executive Producer of Theatre by the Bay, bringing decades of experience in the arts, cultural leadership, and fundraising to the role. A long-time champion of the company, Glenn has been deeply involved in its growth and evolution over the years—as a creative collaborator, development strategist, and advocate for accessible, high-quality theatre in Barrie and Central Ontario. His career spans producing, fundraising, and building sustainable models for nonprofit arts organizations across Canada. With a passion for storytelling and community impact, Glenn leads Theatre by the Bay's artistic and operational vision, working to ensure the company thrives artistically and financially while remaining rooted in its mission to serve and inspire its community.

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Sarah O'Donnell

Administrator

Sarah has over 25 years of experience working across the performing arts and nonprofit sectors. With a BFA in Theatre Education & Acting from Emerson College in Boston, she has built a career as a skilled performer, director, producer, and arts administrator balancing creativity with strong communication, thoughtful leadership, and the practical know-how it takes to get things done. In addition, her certifications in therapeutic coaching brings an extra layer of empathy and clarity to her work with teams, artists, and communities. New to Theatre by the Bay, Sarah is excited to be part of a company that shares her passion for high-quality theatre and meaningful community connection. She's eager to support its continued growth and momentum. She's passionate about helping arts organizations thrive, reach new audiences, and build something that lasts.

Tom Ketchum

Tom Ketchum

Associate Producer

Trudee Romanek

Trudee Romanek

Facilitator, Anna Small Theatre Lab

Governance

Board of Directors

The volunteer leaders guiding Theatre by the Bay's mission to produce professional theatre in Barrie and Central Ontario.

Douglas Jure

Douglas Jure

(he/him)

Board Chair

Noreen Leadbetter

Noreen Leadbetter

(she/her)

Vice Chair

Connor McBride

Connor McBride

(he/him)

Secretary

Dan Almeida

Dan Almeida

(he/him)

Director

Paul Boken

Paul Boken

(he/him)

Director

Dr Brad Dibble

Dr Brad Dibble

(he/him)

Director

Galina Johnston

Galina Johnston

(she/her)

Director

Larissa Mair

Larissa Mair

(she/her)

Director

Sandra Makary

Sandra Makary

(she/her)

Director

Join the Board

Interested in joining our Board?

The Board of Directors plays an integral role in Theatre by the Bay's management and oversight. If you have a passion for our mission and are interested in getting involved, we'd love to hear from you. We especially encourage BIPOC members of our community to apply.