Board of Directors Election Candidates
Cat Imperato
I love Pacifica, and I love theatre, and so it’s incredibly meaningful to me to be a part of an inspired and passionate group of people working to create art and keep theatre alive in our amazing community.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
I’ve been involved with PSP for many years, starting as a performer, then member of the Artistic Committee, then VP of Marketing on the Executive Board, then President of the Board, as well rejoining the Board in early 2024 in an appointed supporting role.
Debi Durst
I love PSP and everything about it. Been around since my return in “Moonlight and Magnolias.”
I miss being involved and would like to contribute in any way I can.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
Have acted and directed many plays at PSP. Have been on the Board and Play Selection Committee in the past.
Elaine Yee
I hope to provide insight and support in creating amazing shows at PSP. I have enjoyed working with the community and hope to provide my support both on and off stage.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
I’ve been lucky enough to have been involved in two productions at PSP. I hope to participate in more shows in the future!
Ilana Segal
I want to continue supporting this theater and this wonderful community by helping put on beautiful shows and tell wonderful stories.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
I was on stage in the 2018 production of Gypsy, Vocal Directed Next to Normal (2023) and Spring Awakening (2024), Stage Managed Boys in the Band (2023), Directed Fiddler on the Roof (2024), and Sound Designed Detroit (2024). I have also been an appointed member of the board since 2023 and during that time worked on the fundraiser show concept tested during Calendar Girls and supported many production needs.
Jaime Melendez
I hope to bring more volunteers to the theater and connect with the Pacifica community and anyone else in the Bay Area to provide opportunities for those interested in theater’s hospitality or backstage aspects.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
I have been involved with PSP in the past by starting out with volunteering for shows to eventually auditioning at PSP and had the amazing opportunity to be involved with their shows.
Jordana Wolf
I have loved being involved with PSP over the last years. Taking this theatre through COVID and bringing back in-person performances was difficult, but very fulfilling, and I look forward to continuing being involved with and growing the theatre.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
I have been on the board for the last five years, as VP of Volunteers and more recently as President, and have performed in a number of productions.
Paul Orth
My goals for PSP include being another person to lighten the load of the executive board member’s duties, helping to site lead as needed, and making PSP a community that helps each other.
How have you been involved with PSP in the past?
As a volunteer, I love helping and volunteering with the scenic build team and PSP’s friendly atmosphere. Since 2022, I have volunteered to build for over 10 shows!
