RTC Board Members
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RTC is pleased to announce our Board members for 2025. Each member has contributed their time and passion for the ongoing success of the Rockingham Theatre Company. Please feel free to ask them any questions if you see them.
The Board acknowledges with thanks the hard work of our recent Board members Michelle Smith and Callon Leam.
Alison Gibson
President
Alison has been on the Board of RTC for over 35 years and was Treasurer for 33 years. She joined the Theatre when she emigrated from England in 1988 and her first major production in 1989 was "My Fair Lady" in which she played Mrs Pearce, the housekeeper of Professor Henry Higgins.
Alison has had many roles in RTC productions over the years - both on and off stage. She has directed some of the Theatre's most successful productions including most recently, "Mamma Mia!" in 2024. Alison is also the Chairperson of our recently established Youth Sub-Committee.
Sue Lawson
Vice President/Production Manager
Sue has been involved with professional and community theatre for over 25 years. She has committed herself to the RTC Stage Manager role since 2009 and has mentored many of our community group members to become efficient stage and prop managers themselves. Sue joined the RTC Board in 2019 and is responsible for all aspects of show productions and publicity.
Helen Brown
Secretary
Helen joined RTC in 2009 and has since been a regular on-stage.
She has directed several shows since 2019, including the recent 'Mother and Son' in 2024.
Helen wanted to give back to the theatre that has given her so much over the years and so became a Board member in late 2021.
As well as secretary, she is in charge of the newsletter, website and membership.
Jackie Hiscox
Treasurer
Jackie is new to the Treasurer role, but has a long history with the Rockingham Theatre Company. Beginning as a prompt in 2003, Jackie soon transitioned to the offstage roles of lighting and sound. She became a member of the board in 2004 in the secretarial role, which she remained in for 10 years. Made a Life Member in 2016, Jackie has since been involved in the running of the RTC bar, and has been the primary point of contact for ticketing and group bookings. Jackie is looking forward taking on the challenge of the Treasurer position.
Michelle Lawson
Board Member
Michelle has been involved with RTC since 2018 and has been a great addition with her creativity and 'can-do' attitude. Michelle can make just about any prop needed for a show and is also an efficient stage & props manager.
Michelle has served on the board for the past three years and currently oversees all aspects of front of house and managing our volunteers for productions.
Tegan Joyce
Board Member
Tegan joined RTC in 2012 and has since been involved in many of our productions. As well as being a talented actress, Tegan is a capable crew member and valuable theatre member.
It is great to have Tegan on the Board and in charge of our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Danny Joyce
Board Member
Danny has been an active member both on and off the stage at Rockingham Theatre for many years and we are very lucky to have him on the Board.
He is in charge of all the maintenance aspects of keeping our building looking great inside and outside. He is also in charge of set building for shows.
Mat Fisher
Co-Opted Member
Mat first joined Rockingham Theatre about 30 years ago and was involved in many, many productions over lots of years. He took a long break and returned to the stage last year as Robert in "Mother and Son". He has since been active with sound and lighting duties and is now in charge of the bar.
Past Presidents of RTC
Rob Walker 2020-2024
David Heckingbottom 2004-2019
Eileen Frith 1986-2003
Roy Frith 1971 -1985
We are very proud to acknowledge the hard work by the following:
Life Members
Mary Deeming (dec)
Carol Fisher (dec)
Eileen Frith OAM (dec)
Roy Frith (dec)
Alison Gibson
Reg Hall (dec)
David Heckingbottom
Larraine Heckingbottom
Jackie Hiscox
Edna Jeffrey (dec)
Irene Jones
Beverley Margaret
Susan Lawson
Betty Shipton (dec)
Sam Taylor (dec)
Andy Walker
Rob Walker
Susan Walker
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