Meet Our Executive Board

WHAT IS E-BOARD?
E-Board is the face (and the heart) of our organization.
Elected for up to a year at a time, our E-Board members work together and with the greater ​community to make sure the UMTG runs smoothly and efficiently for years to come.

CASSANDRA CLARK

Chairperson

Cassie is a Senior at UMass, double majoring in Theatre and English. She has a long, diverse history with the UMTG, having acted in Fall 2016's Starmites, directed Spring 2017's Chicago​, and served as dramaturg on both The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Shadow Box​. Also during her time with the Guild, she successfully advocated to expand the role of UMTG dramaturgs (rehearsal team), archived decades of Guild history, and designed our new website! Additionally, Cassie is an active member of the UMass Theatre Department and a UMass Tour Guide. She is super excited to help lead the Guild's 2018-19 season and to help uncover everything the UMTG has to offer!

ANDREA WHELAN

​Secretary

Andrea is a Junior at UMass Amherst, double majoring in History and Art History. She started participating in theatre productions back in high school, where she was part of the cast and crew for 3 years (7 shows). With the Guild, Andrea has acted as part of either the Hair and Makeup Team and the Props Team for 4 shows before running for Secretary of the E-Board. She’s excited to bring her positive, kick-butt attitude and organizational skills to the E-Board and Guild as a whole in the 2018-19 school year. Don’t be shy if you see her on campus, a wave and a “Hi” make her day! 

HENRY POWER

Treasurer

Henry is a Junior studying computer science at UMass, but he has a passion for theater and treasuries. He has been with the UMass Theater Guild since his freshman year and performed in the guild’s productions of Frankenstein and Heathers. His other interests include word play, dry humor, and humid dryers.

IZZY KERR

Play Producer

Izzy is a senior at Mount Holyoke College majoring in English and Political Science. This is her sixth semester with Guild and her second as play producer, having produced The Shadow Box last spring. She has worked as a stage manager on Wayside Motor Inn, Starmites, Chicago, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Outside of Guild, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Tilly, and eating vegetables.

KATE BECKLEY

Musical Producer

Kate is a senior Psychology major at UMass and is also pursuing certificates in Media Literacy and Social Research Analysis. She has been a member of the UMass Theatre Guild since her first semester freshman year and throughout the years with the Guild, Kate has taken on many roles including, assistant stage manager for (Legally Blonde), head of props for (The Wayside Motor Inn), assistant tech director (Chicago), co-stage manager three times (Frankenstein, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Heathers), and now musical producer. She is thrilled to be taking on this new role in the Guild and is excited to work alongside E-Board and the UMTG community to create a great 2018-2019 season!

NICOLE ZADYKOWICZ

Marketing Executive

Nicole is a UMass Amherst senior studying Studio Art with a concentration in Art Education and minors in Art History and Information Technology. This 2018-2019 year will mark her fifth and sixth season with the UMass Theatre Guild. In past years she has served as Graphic Designer and Assistant Marketing Executive, creating many of the posters you have seen around campus! In addition to the guild, she is also a past member of Students for Alternative Music and the HFA Leadership Board where she has similarly brought her graphic design skills to the table. Nicole is excited to be back this year, alongside friends, as Marketing Executive, making Theatre Guild bigger and better than ever!

What does E-Board do?

Each member of E-Board tackles a different aspect of UMTG.
Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer focus on the organization as a whole while Play/Musical Producers work closely with the production team on their assigned show. Marketing Executive leads their own Marketing team to promote UMTG events on campus and online. 

How do I join E-Board?

E-Board Elections generally take place at the end of each year. Anyone can run for an E-Board position and the candidates are voted on by the UMTG General Body.
For more info regarding E-Board job descriptions or the E-Board application process, click the button to the right!