Trustees
Board of Trustees
David Sterling Brown is on the Board of Trustees of the American Shakespeare Center.
Trustee
Ty Buckman, Staunton leader and ASC Trustee, champions the arts, education, and Shakespeare’s enduring stories.
Trustee
Carl Steidtmann, ASC Board Member, lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast, and former Deloitte Chief Economist, champions the power of Shakespeare’s legacy.
Finance Chair of the Board of Trustees
Marc is the Provost and Jo M. and James Ballengee Professor of English at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA.
Dana Flanders, Staunton leader and ASC Trustee, champions the arts, education, and Shakespeare’s enduring stories.
Executive Committee Secretary
Pamela Friedman, ASC Executive Committee Secretary, is a longtime Shakespeare enthusiast, financial advisor, and advocate for community engagement.
Dr. Peter Kirwan is an ASC Trustee, and Professor and Co-Director of the Shakespeare & Performance MLitt/MFA program at Mary Baldwin University.
Board Governance Committee Chair on the Board of Trustees
Nancy Kyler, Board Governance Committee Chair at ASC, is a dedicated leader with extensive experience serving nonprofit and educational organizations.
Jemma Alix Levy, ASC Trustee, is a professor, director, and artist whose career spans acclaimed Shakespeare productions and educational leadership.
Board of Trustees
Pamela is the Board Governance Committee Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of American Shakespeare Center.
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Josh McCoy, ASC Trustee, is a fundraising professional with over 20 years of experience and a passionate advocate for the arts and community.
Board of Trustees
Janice O’Rourke is on the Board of Trustees of the American Shakespeare Center.
Board of Trustees
Davidson A. Perry-Miller is on the Board of Trustees of the American Shakespeare Center.
Development Committee Co-Chair on the Board of Trustees
Member of the ASC Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee, serving as the Development Committee Co-Chair.
Board of Trustees
Tiffany Stern is on the Board of Trustees of the American Shakespeare Center.
Development Committee Co-Chair on the Board of Trustees
Myron is a member of the ASC Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee, serving as the Development Committee Co-Chair.
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Kenneth Venable, ASC Trustee, is a dedicated leader in education and community development, serving as Chairman of the Staunton City School Board.
BIO: Michael M. Wagoner is currently an Assistant Professor of English at the United States Naval Academy, where he focuses on teaching Shakespeare and dramatic literature. His book Interruptions in …
Kim West is an attorney and Shakespeare scholar, combining legal expertise with a passion for the arts.
Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees
Tynisha D. Willingham, Ph.D., Vice Chair of the ASC Board of Trustees, is a scholar and leader in education and culturally responsive teaching.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Rodney is a partner in the Staunton law firm of Timberlake Smith, where he specializes in Education Law.