Board of Directors

FCT is a volunteer organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

2026–2027 Board of Directors

  • Jennifer Ayers — Chair*
  • Maggie Swan — Vice Chair and Artistic Director*
  • Sherry Bendt — Treasurer*
  • Elizabeth Steimel — Secretary*
  • Val Kuperman — Member-at-Large*
  • Drew Fleming — Buildings and Grounds
  • Melissa Cockrell — Communications
  • Sam Wong — Communications
  • Doray Walker — Youth Programming
  • Jessie Chen — Youth Programming
  • Melissa Pieja — Fundraising
  • Paul Correll — Stage Tech
  • Ruth Williamson — Costumes
  • Leslie Ann Ross
  • Abby Chaumont

*Executive Committee Member

Board Meetings

Unless directed otherwise on this site, FCT Board of Director meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. For meeting locations and other questions, use the contact information below.

The next board meeting will be held September 26 at 3:30 pm on Zoom.

Each summer, FCT holds its Annual Meeting & Lofty Awards, where members receive reports from the executive committee, elect board members, and celebrate the theater year. Watch our news for dates.

An All-Volunteer Organization

FCT has no permanent staff — the theatre is run entirely by volunteers, from the board to the actors, musicians, and behind-the-scenes crews. Day-to-day operations are coordinated with the board, community partners, actors, directors, and production teams to deliver live theatre experiences.

Reach FCT at info@fauquiertheatre.org.