MISSION
To inspire young people to be the best they can be through a wide variety of performing arts opportunities.
VISION
Valley Youth Theatre is a safe place where young people from diverse backgrounds can learn and grow as individuals, performers, and leaders through a transformational performing arts experience.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR OUR 2025-2026 SEASON

Abbie Fink
Board Chair
President
HMA Public Relations

Mario Romero
Vice Chair
Designated Broker
The Melcher Agency

Brian Etheridge
Treasurer
Director, G&A Business Architecture
Freeport McMoRan

Kiana Cacchione
Secretary
Corporate Communications
Intel Corporation

Laura M. Stover
Secretary
Partner
Nearhood Law Offices, PLC

Hope H. Ozer
Founding Board Chair

Alison Bates
Executive Director
Arizona Chamber Foundation

Joe Chandler
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson

Travis Chester
CFO
Cubic Corporation

Tom Evans
Senior Vice President
Lumen Strategies Arizona

Emily Flint
Associate Attorney
Snell & Wilmer, LLP

Pamela Georgelos
Member
Gammage & Burnham

Bill Ottinger
President / CEO
Bright Orange Ideas

Joshua Symons
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones

Suzanne Treviño
Manager, Construction Support
Arizona Public Service

Ryan Tubbs
Director, ERP Technology Assurance Audit
KPMG, LLP
Advisory Directors
William V. Andrew, PhD | Grand Ventures, L.L.C.
Laurie Bagley | Strategic Wealth Advisors
Holly Curtis | Independent Consultant
Peggy Fiandaca | LDV Winery
Colleen Gautam | Valley of the Sun United Way
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault | US Foods
Frank McCune | City of Phoenix
Lorna Pederson | Community Leader
Neil Rao | Morgan Stanley
JOIN THE BOARD
If you have an interest in the arts, and want to be more involved in the Phoenix community, feel free to ask me about Valley Youth Theatre. My name is Laura Stover. I have been on the board of Valley Youth Theatre since 1999, and I am currently the head of the board development committee. I would be happy to share some insights about the organization, and chat about potential opportunities to join the Board of Directors. Come be a part of The Magic that is Valley Youth Theatre! - Laura
Click here for the board commitments and an application to join the Board.
THEATRE
525 North First Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
OFFICE
1001 North Central Avenue
Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85004
boxoffice@vyt.com
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Valley Youth Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3).
Since 1989, we have inspired children to be the best they can be through the magic of the performing arts. Our alumni include Oscar® winners, Grammy® award-nominees, Broadway stars, rocket scientists, doctors, lawyers, parents, and community leaders from all walks of life.
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