Board

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Deborah Briggs (Vice- President)

Debbie Briggs, a member of the Shadowland Board since 1997, has lived in the Ellenville community for over 20 years. She is Vice President of Ellenville Regional Hospital and Executive Director of the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation. Other community activities include the New York State Special Olympics, the Ellenville 4th of July Committee and the Ellenville Noonday Club. Although not an actor, the Shadowland Stages is her passion!

Pam Buchwalter (Treasurer)

Pam Buchwalter of Ellenville joined the Shadowland Board in January, 2019. We can expect to see her spending most of her time in the Center Street office and volunteering her husband, Roger for various projects around the Shadowland. Pam is employed as a Financial Specialist at the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center and brings over thirty years of varied Accounting experience to the Shadowland. In addition to her Shadowland volunteering, she is a Trustee of the Ellenville Public Library and Museum and the Treasurer of the Ulster BOCES United Employees NYSUT union.

Shelley Collier

Shelley Collier, one of the individuals who embraced the idea of nurturing the existence of Shadowland since its very inception, formally joined the board of directors in 2001. Shelley balances work at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown with time spent golfing, skiing and spending time with her grandchildren

William H. Collier, 111 (President Emeritus)

William H. Collier, 111, “Bill” was President of Shadowland’s Board of Directors since its formation until his retirement in December, 2022 (36 years). An attorney by day; married to Shelley (first date a movie at Shadowland Theater, October, 1969); father of Erik and Kristen; and Grandpa Bill to seven lovely grandchildren. “It has been a pleasure to see Shadowland grow and strengthen its base and improve its facilities. This would not have occurred without a dedicated staff; talented performers; dozens of past and present generous and devoted fellow board members; and loyal, appreciative and generous supporters.

“Sharing the Vision” in perpetuity.”

Ray Faiola

Ray Faiola has been both an actor and a recently retired CBS Television Network executive for four decades. Ray has appeared in several Shadowland main stage productions since moving to Ellenville and has also produced an annual evening of vintage radio drama live-on-stage. In addition, Ray restores classic film musical scores for release on CD; and presents an annual festival of classic films using shorts and features from his personal 16mm collection. Member, Actors Equity Association.

Scott Frost

Scott Frost is thrilled to be joining the board for the 2023 Shadowland season and to be getting back to his theatrical roots. Prior to moving to Ellenville in 2021, Scott was the Executive Producer at Spotco, where he produced the advertising campaigns for over 85 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. He received his BFA in Theatrical Design/Technology as well as a BA in Arts Management from US-Stevens Point. In addition to Shadowland, Scott is the secretary of the Board for the Coalition of Forward Facing Ellenville and works as a freelance stylist and producer.

Genaro Garcia

Jim McIntyre (President)

Jim McIntyre has served on the Shadowland Board since 1988 and is the current President. Originally asked to join the Board by Ron Marquette, Jim has held a variety of positions and has led numerous initiatives for the theater. Most recently, he has overseen the renovation projects Shadowland Stages has undertaken and has chaired the Capital Campaign Committee with Bob Osgood. For this and much more, in 2018 Jim was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award by Arts MidHudson. A retired schoolteacher, Jim lives in Summitville with his wife of 37 years, Vicki.

Robert Osgood

Robert M. Osgood is a retired partner of the international law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, having worked for 42 years out of the firm’s New York and London offices. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a director of Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble in New York.

Rachael Pompeii (Secretary)

Rachael Pompeii was born in Sullivan County, NY and just recently returned to the area with her husband, Devon Craft. She is new to the board, having joined in 2020. She works as an Instructor of English at Ulster County Community College, where she teaches writing, reading, and literature. While in college, Rachael spent much of her time working on theatrical productions, so she is looking forward returning to the world of theater with Shadowland Stages.

Carl Rosenstock

Carl Rosenstock was born in Ellenville. He is retired secretary-treasurer of General Sportwear, a manufacturer of children’s jeanswear. Carl served on the Ellenville National Bank and Provident Bank boards of directors. He is currently serving on the Village of Ellenville Planning Board and Revolving Loan Committee. Additionally, he is serving on the Ellenville Regional Hospital foundation board.