SSDC 2008 Executive Board Election Results Are In

The results of the 2008 Executive Board Election were announced on November 17, 2008 at the annual SSDC membership meeting in New York. Joining the leadership of President Karen Azenberg, Executive Vice President Larry Carpenter and Treasurer Doug Hughes are director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall as Vice President and director Mary B. Robinson as Secretary. New members Joe Calarco and Leigh Silverman joined the Board, along with incumbents Rob Ashford, Edie Cowan, Ethan McSweeny, Tom Moore, Lisa Peterson, Daniel Sullivan, David Warren and Chay Yew. After twelve years of valued service, Mark Brokaw and Sheldon Epps rotated off the Board.

"It is never to easy to say goodbye to board members and officers who have served the membership as steadfastly as Sheldon Epps and Mark Brokaw," remarked Azenberg. "Their presence will be missed. I am fortunate to welcome to the Executive Committee Kathleen Marshall and Mary Robinson, whose commitment and knowledge will be tremendous assets as we face the challenges ahead...Leigh Silverman and Joe Calarco, two new yet well informed voices, will bring a range of experiences as a perfect, strategic compliment to our hardworking and dedicated Board."

The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers looks excitedly toward 2009 with strong leadership and support in tow. This spring the SSDC 50th anniversary initiative will begin. Founded in 1959, SSDC was established to be a national independent labor union with the broad purpose of elevating the standards of the art of stage direction and choreography.