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  • Home
  • About EMACT
    • Board of Directors
    • Accountability in Community Theater
    • Bylaws
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Join or Renew
    • Lifetime Achievement Awards
    • Grants
    • Member Directory
  • EMACT News
  • Upcoming Events
  • DASH Program
    • DASH GALA PHOTOS
    • DASH FAQ
    • DASH Application and Forms
    • DASH Consultants
    • DASH Categories
  • DASH Nominees & Winners
    • 2021-2022 DASH Nominees and Winners
    • 2021-22 DASH Consultants' Choice Winners
    • 2020-21 DASH Consultants' Choice Winners
    • 2019 - 2020 DASH Outstanding Achievement
    • 2018 - 2019 DASH Nominees and Winners
    • 2017 - 2018 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2018 DASH Gallery
      • 2018 DASH Candids Gallery
    • 2016 - 2017 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2017 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2015 - 2016 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2016 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2014 - 2015 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2015 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2013-2014 DASH Nominees and Winners >
      • 2014 DASH Gala Gallery
    • 2012-2013 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2011-2012 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2010-2011 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2009-2010 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2008-2009 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2007-2008 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2006-2007 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2005-2006 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2004-2005 DASH Nominees and Awards
    • 2003-2004 DASH Nominees and Awards
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Multi-Racial Perspectives on the Changing Face of Theatre
  • Coronavirus Resources
  • Theatre Resources
    • Theatre Links
    • Careers and Degrees in Performing Arts
    • EMACT Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Donate
Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres

EMACT Board of Directors

Kai Chao, President
Shawna Ciampa, Vice President 
Hugh Thompson, Treasurer 
Susan Harrington, Secretary (AACT Rep)
Donnie Baillargeon, Membership Director
Jason Hair-Wynn, Communications Director
Celia Couture: DASH Director
Rich Greaves, Education Director 
Ken Fisher, Past President

Want to get more involved with EMACT? We are always in need of volunteers in all areas - events, communications, education, finance, and more! Folx of all backgrounds, abilities, and skills are welcome - reach out to any of the Board if you are interested! 

Board Meetings

Public meetings of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres are listed as they are scheduled. These business meetings are organized by the Board of Directors and are open to all EMACT Representatives and whoever is interested in attending, to discuss, plan and govern the programs and events of the organization.

The next EMACT Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, MAY 14 at 10AM, via Zoom. (Please contact a board member if you would like the Zoom link to attend.)

Documents from the 2020-21 Annual Meeting, held on June 12, 2021:
  • Agenda
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Statement of Financial Position
  • Statement of Income and Expenses
  • Education Report
  • Communications Report
  • Proposed Changes to the Bylaws

EMACT Past Presidents

EMACT is grateful to all those who have volunteered their time to the organization, particularly those who have served as President over the years.
  • Ken Fisher, 2019-2021
  • Celia Couture, 2016-2019
  • Jean McFarland, 2014-2016
  • Rachel Fennell,  2010-2014
  • Robert Hallissey, 2008-2010
  • Doug Cooper, 2006-2008
  • Celia Couture, 2004-2006
  • Jennifer Howard, 2002-2004
  • Ken Lord, 2000-2002
  • Julie Ann Govang, 1998-2000
  • Nancy Curran Willis, 1996-1998
  • Doug Cooper, 1994 - 1996
  • Richard Merritt, 1992-1994
  • Marian Desilets, 1990-1992
  • Harriet Friedman, 1986-1990



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