Board of Directors

Joe Ann Brooks, Chairman of the Board
Joe Ann is also the General Production Manager/Artistic Director for The ACT and loves working with kids. She founded the children’s theatre in 1999 & has written all but two shows & directed each show for Flower Mound Children’s Theatre and The ACT since. Although she’s been acting for over 57 years, costume designing and directing for over 45 years, writing plays for over 40 years and writing full length musicals for over 35 years she claims she really hasn’t done a thing. She’s just the messenger. Someone Higher Up does all the hard stuff! Contact Joe Ann at jbrooks@getintotheact.org .

Pat Woodfin, President
Pat has been married for 41 years to Don and they have two children and four grandchildren.  She attended Texas Women’s University and has thirty plus years in the corporate setting and owned a home based travel agency.  Her previous board positions include the Old West Newfoundland Club and the Newfoundland Club of America, providing fundraising, administrative and rescue positions and Project SeaWolf, a non-profit organization committed to environmental issues and issues concerning sea life including, but not limited to orca whales.  Her granddaughter, McKenzie, 16, brought her to The ACT while looking for a way to do costume design.  McKenzie had the opportunity to do this for a TV Show while visiting New Zealand as a student ambassador and wanted to do more locally when they both found us.  Now you can find all four of the grandkids either on stage or in the tech booth. Contact Pat at pwoodfin@getintotheact.org .


Roxanna Krawczynski, Treasurer
Roxanna joined The ACT looking for a way for her boys to become more outgoing.  She was asked to audition as well and together they all participated in their first performance, A Christmas Carol. Since then, they have been hooked!  Roxanna graduated from Louisiana State University and has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  She has worked in the real estate industry for 20 years and is excited to be involved with The ACT on a professional level as well as personally helping out with the productions.  It is a wonderful activity for the entire family. Contact Roxanna at rkrawczynski@getintotheact.org .

Christine Donaldson, Secretary
Christine became involved with The ACT when her young son informed her that he “wanted to be on a big stage with lights,” and he has loved performing every since. With seven years of teaching middle school language arts experience, Christine loves to work with young people and especially loves seeing them develop confidence and self esteem, a love for literature, and an appreciation for the theatre. While her son works for the laughs on stage, you can find her organizing volunteers and information for the show as an assistant director or behind the scenes applying makeup as Make-up Coordinator, to one of the actors. She, along with her husband and daughter, are big fans of her son and all of the children in The ACT. Contact Christine at cdonaldson@getintotheact.org .

 

Mark Wainscott, VP Marketing
Mark is the proud father of 3 wonderful children, Mason, Megan and Erin (a future WNBA Player).  He enjoys boating, camping, spending time with his children and home improvement projects.  He holds degrees from the University of Oklahoma and is the Architect for a local Design/Build firm focusing on Site Planning and Sub Division Development. Contact Mark at mwainscott@getintotheact.org .

Raymond Kimbrell,  Member at Large
Ray is a former Major in the USMC and a graduate of The Citadel, class of 1984.  He is currently an instructor with Investools teaching investors to take control of their financial future.  He and his wife, Nancy, the set artist, came to the theatre with their three children to see Huck Finn.  Ever since then, the whole family has been involved in every production.  Ray and his family bring a wide range of talents to the theatre. Contact Ray at rkimbrell@getintotheact.org .

Lesa Bledsoe, Member at Large
Attending the 2006 production of Wind in the Willows was the first experience for Lesa and her son, Jack, 7.  Jack had wanted to get involved acting with a theatre and the family was hooked when the opening scene began. Lesa’s volunteer efforts began in concessions and costuming and then she stepped into the position of Director of House Operations in 2007.  She remains in that capacity and joined the board in 2009. She has been married to John for 25 years and they have three wonderful children, Nancy, 19, Wilson, 16 and Jack, now 11. Lesa has a B.S. in education and loves working with children.  She is the Director of a home school co-op in Lewisville, Enrichment Classes, Inc.  This has been a family affair for the Bledsoe’s as Nancy and Dad have helped with concessions and tickets, Wilson and Jack have acted, and Grandmother, Joyce Wilson, has played piano for our Fall and Christmas shows. Contact Lesa at lbledsoe@getintotheact.org .

Angela Senter, Member at Large
Angela is married to John and they have three children, Matthew, Shaun and Michaela.  She has a degree in Business Administration from Trinity University in Illinois.

As a teenager she acted on stage herself so when she went looking for a theatre for her son Shaun she was excited to find The ACT right here in Lewisville. She has acted as the Stage Manager for many productions since joining The ACT with the 2004 production of Twelve Dancing Princesses.and  took a positon on the board in 2009.  She is active in her church serving as a keyboardist as well as a vocalist and homeschools her three children. Her children, Shaun, and Michaela, have been in several productions with The ACT. Contact Angela at asenter@getintotheact.org .

Amy Coates,  Member at Large
Amy has enjoyed working with and for children for many years. She    spent years writing and facilitating children’s ministry curriculum. She has overseen numerous day camps, over-night camps and training sessions for children and adult volunteers. Her distant past also includes 15 years of piano and vocal studies. Presently her energies are consumed with her  favorite of “Craven’s wife” and managing their brood of nearly nine children. In addition to serving on The ACT Board of Directors, she also serves on the board of J and M Family Ministries out of Wichita Falls, Tx. Contact Amy at acoates@getintotheact.org .

Michael Clay, Member at Large

Brian Hulen, Member at Large

Brenda Kapsa, Member at Large

 

A spot remains open on our board.  We are in need of a person with accounting background to take over the position of treasurer.  If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the theatre and a member of the board, please contact us at (972) 978-7823 and speak to Joe Ann Brooks, Chairman of the Board.

If your Corporation would like to sponsor a show or give us a donation or grant, we would love to hear from you!  Please contact us via our web email: info@getintotheact.orgor call (972) 436-UACT (8228).

Our Board meetings are held the third Tuesday evening of each month at 7:15 PM at the theatre, 1720 S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville, Texas. Directions are available on this site. If you would like to see a copy of our minutes, please contact our Secretary, Christine Donaldson at -

christineandrick@earthlink.net

We appreciate any support we receive and our books, Financial Statements and Budget are always up to date and always available for your viewing.  Call (972) 436-UACT (8228) and leave a message.