Photos of the committees will go into this section along with volunteer photos from Amber.
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We honor these long-standing board members and staff, from our first decade 2010 – 2020, and recognize their significant contributions and past service to the Rosendale Theatre Collective.
For the past 5 years, Rob was the Director of Corporate Outreach and Events at Unison Arts in New Paltz, NY. Prior to that he has worn many hats including work as a Green Energy Consultant, a fundraiser for various consumer products and as a Licensed Commercial Real Estate Broker in Manhattan for over 15 years working for developers, landlords and tenants. Rob is currently involved with four different music projects including a band with his ex wife, other cover bands and is working on his 2nd CD of original music with various Hudson Valley musicians.
Ann Citron, Theatre Arts Director, was the former Director of the Rosendale Theatre for the past ten years and one of its founding members. She is now pursuing her passion to bring a live theatre season to the Rosendale Theatre. Ann is a director, producer, and actor and has worked in theatres all over the Hudson Valley including County Players in Wappingers Fall, The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, SUNY at New Paltz Summer Repertory , Denizen Theatre in New Paltz and Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge. Ann directed and taught theatre arts for Stages in the Arts Youth Theatre in Kingston for 5 years, directing their musical productions. Ann has taught Improvisation for over 20 years in various Hudson Valley locations as well as NYU’s Clive Davis School of Performing Arts. Currently she teaches improvisation at Stepping Stone venue in Rosendale.
Justin Peone is the Technical Director of the Rosendale Theatre. He has worked professionally with computers for over 25 years, and has handled most of the technology needs of the Theatre since its purchase by the community. He is a computer specialist who has adapted to the changing digital media needs at the Theatre. He made it possible for Tony Caccio to continue to project after the transition to digital movies. He handles lighting, sound and streaming for live shows, sometimes all at once. If you have been to a live show produced by the Theatre, you have seen some of his work. He will be opening Rosendale Tech on Main Street in Rosendale shortly. He wants to help spread enthusiasm for technological change and adaptation, while furthering social connection and interaction. Technology can help bring people together, rather than isolate them.
Amber Kelly moved to Rosendale in 2009, writes for the BlueStone Press, has worked in elder care, cleaning the Rosendale Theatre, and organizing the community garden in Tillson. Formerly, Kelly worked at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for thirty years; three years as executive assistant, three years as facility maintenance, one year as Norwalk juicer for spa and sauna and whirlpool cleaning, three years cleaning, three years doing child care, one year doing lost and found, three years working with volunteers in the veggie prep area, three years cooking for 600 people, three years as food services director, then spa director for seven years increasing spa services from five to forty-two. In 2005, Kelly held the position of interim director of operations for nine months. Kelly is a trained yoga teacher, wave work therapist, quantum biofeedback therapist, Reiki therapist, massage therapist, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, and has a black belt in tai kwon do. Amber earned an associate’s degree in fine arts from Berkshire Community College, and a bachelors degree in business and economics from SUNY, Saratoga Springs.
Laurie returned to New York State after practicing medical sonography in Boston. She is a passionate pastel painter who has won awards for her work and has had her designs used on dozens of foreign postage stamps. She is active in the regional art scene by helping to organize the Gardiner Open Studio Tour. Previously she served as the vice president, secretary and newsletter editor for the Foxboro Art Association. As an accordion player interested in old-time music, she founded a weekly jam session that united traditional music enthusiasts. Laurie also founded a poetry share group in Wrentham, MA. In the past she volunteered in various civic and church organizations. All of these experiences along with her background career in healthcare enrich her understanding of how the arts can nurture both individual and community wellbeing.
Don grew up in Gardiner, NY and attended the Wallkill High School. He left home for college in Boston. Over the next half century, he raised a family and operated a successful collectibles business which included licensed products depicting music, sports and entertainment. His affinity with creative marketing propelled him through projects that included contracts with governments to create and distribute postage stamps for collectors. His projects sometimes included fund raising for various causes. Don loves rock and roll and the Gunks. He recently moved back to his family home in Gardiner.
Tracy Reines brings her lifelong appreciation and support of live music, theater and film to the Rosendale Theatre. She has over twenty years in the international humanitarian sector spanning dozens of countries and US states, and brings management, programming, funding, and operational experience to the Board. Tracy brings a broad perspective and celebration of the diversity of creators, audiences, and subjects for live performance and film, and the powerful role they play in community. Two of her most cherished photos are her Grandparents’ acting headshots from their days performing in community theater, and if you look in one of her earliest travel journals, you can find a description and illustration of the independent movie theater she dreamt of opening one day. Though hers had palm trees, hammocks and outdoor screens, she has happily found a home at the Rosendale Theatre.
Bio coming soon.
Jan’s bio coming soon
Laurie worked at the theatre for its first eleven years as the volunteer and preshow coordinator, website and office administrator and producer of a few GaGong Shows (we did receive a cease and resist using the other name). She is proud to return as a member of the Board. She currently works as an administrator for the Rosendale International Pickle Festival, The Rondout Valley Business Association, The Holistic Health Community and MaMA.
