This page includes information on Placer Rep’s board of directors and advisory committee members, with links to more information.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are volunteers who provide their time free of charge to help guide Placer Repertory Theater.
Teresa Stirling Forsyth – President
With an MFA in Dramatic Arts and an MS in Business Management & Leadership, this former Silicon Valley high-tech VP and critically acclaimed professional director/playwright also plays the role of Producing Artistic Director for Placer Repertory Theater.
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Mark Hoffman – Treasurer
Retired Clinical Psychologist, and active music, stage and screen performing artist.
Having received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from BYU, Mark’s professional career spanned more than 30 years, covering a broad spectrum of experience, administering and/or working in acute and rehabilitation medical, community mental health, managed care, correctional, and private practice settings, providing psychotherapeutic, neuropsychological, forensic, and marital/family counseling services.
As a performing artist, Mark has worked professionally and in community organizations over the years as an instrumental musician, vocalist, and actor.
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Amanda Rocha – Secretary
Ms. Rocha is a law firm owner in Placer County, practicing Estate Planning and Probate. She started the Law Office of Amanda L. Rocha in 2020. Prior to practicing in this area, she practiced workers’ compensation defense and employment law.
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Kathryn Carner – National Chair
Actor, solo performance artist and administrator, Carner is a graduate of University of Colorado and the internationally renowned Dell’Arte School of Physical Theater. Currently, Ms. Carner is an acting company member of Tim Robbins’ The Actors’ Gang, and Director of Operations for their Arts in Prison program. She has been on the board of directors for Placer Repertory Theater since its official founding as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in April of 2020.
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J.M. Lahr – Board Member
Playwright JM Lahr’s plays include All That Remains, Three Rivers, Intervals, and Real Talk. JM Lahr’s
work has been produced and/or developed by The Tesseract Theatre Company, Slightly Askew
Theatre Ensemble, and MillHill Productions. Awards include: 2018 St. Louis Fringe Festival
Fringemeister (best production of festival), 1st Place at A Taste of Theatre Festival, and St.
Louis Fringe Merit Award. Member: Dramatists Guild, The Tesseract Theatre Company and
Resurrection Theatre. JM Lahr earned a Bachelor of Arts Emphasis Playwrighting from
Webster University, St. Louis, MO.
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Luisa Handem Piette – Board Member
Luisa Handem Piette comes from a background in non-profit management, broadcast journalism, human rights law and a strong track record as a corporate communications executive for Information Technology firms. She is also known for her philanthropic work and love of the arts. Luisa holds a Master’s degree (LLM) in International Law, and a BA in French & Government from Essex University.
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Advisory Committee Members
The Advisory Committee Members are volunteers who provide advise in their areas of expertise, free of charge, to help guide Placer Repertory Theater.
Daniel DeFoe
- Sierra College Professor Emeritus, Rocklin Historical Society Board Member (RocklinHistorical.org)
Ray Baldonade
- CME, ASC Director at Maria Montessori Charter Academy, Rocklin (LinkedIn)
Dr. Andrew Giannini
- Superintendent, Colfax Elementary School District
- For over 25 years, Dr. Giannini has been committed to providing children with superior academic instruction aligning with 21st Century learning skills to build problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and a global perspective.
Linda Hoschler
- President, Rocklin Fine Arts
- Glass Artist
Chris Marinacci
- Technology Executive / Chief Scientist, Developer
Rodger McDonald
- Retired Project Management/Construction Director and former Financial Controller for Western Care Construction.
- A seasoned professional actor and director, more than 5,000 stage appearances and over 250 productions.
Anne Merino
- Award Winning Choreographer, Screen Writer, Novelist
Roger S. Peterson, PCM
- Business Writer, Friends of the Placer Performing Arts & Cultural Center
Matthew Piette
- Marketing Executive
- Placer Community Theater Vice-President
Susan Powers
- Susan Powers Bookkeeping Services
Tamra Rogers
- Owner, Tamraloo Studios
Keith and Summer Turk
- Owners/Artistic Directors, KAST Academy of Dance
Lucy Van Horn
- Owner, Studio 65 Dance Company
Livia Wolfe
- Human Rights Activist. Mental Health Advocate. Fashion Week Runway Model. Media and Fashion Coordinator. Actress. Photographer. Speechwriter. Personal Celebrity Chef. @LadyLiviaWolfe
https://linktr.ee/LiviaWolfe
Company Members / Affiliates / Creative Artists & Technicians
Visit the Placer Repertory Theater company members / affiliates / creative artists & technicians page for names, photos and urls to people with whom Placer Rep has become acquainted.
Contact the Board
Please use the form, below, to contact the Placer Repertory Theater Board of Directors:
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