Theatre Collingwood Board Members

Marie Rounding

Jim Roe

Howard Morrison

Harold Bickerstaff

Patricia Best

Michelle Kingsbury

David McFadden

Heather Craig

Chelsea Coulter

Karim Morgan

Meet The Board

Founded in 1984 by a group of visionaries and culturally-minded individuals dedicated to enhancing the ‘theatre life’ of the community, the Board of Directors oversees the business operations of Theatre Collingwood. The elected volunteer Board members are responsible for governance, fundraising, personnel, government relations, financial reporting and facilities.
The Board members work closely with the Management team to develop and maintain a healthy, non-profit, professional theatre company with charitable status.
Our Board Members are all volunteers, and we thank them for all their time and dedication that they generously give to support Theatre Collingwood!

Theatre Collingwood Seeks Passionate Board Members!

Do you love live theatre and entertainment? Have you ever considered serving on a board?

Theatre Collingwood, a cornerstone of South Georgian Bay entertainment for over 40 years, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors!

We are looking for a diverse group of community members with a passion for theatre, expertise in business and perhaps some experience on previous boards. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on a beloved local organization.

As a Board member, you will:

Help guide the strategic direction of Theatre Collingwood;
Contribute your talents and expertise;
Be part of a dedicated team working to ensure the continued success of our theatre company;
Enjoy the benefits of working with passionate theatre lovers!

A time commitment of in person meetings every six weeks is required as well as membership on a Board committee.

If you have a love for live entertainment and a desire to give back to your community, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Marie Rounding

Board Chair

Marie has been on the Board of Directors for Theatre Collingwood since August 2014. She took on the role of Chair of the Board in 2022. Marie is a retired lawyer and corporate director. Her legal career was primarily in the energy sector in both the public sector (Chair of the Ontario Energy Board) and private sector (Counsel at Gowling WLG; CEO Canadian Gas Association). She is a past and current board member at several electricity utilities (EPCOR Electricity Distribution Ontario, Ontario Power Generation and Nova Scotia Power), but also active as a NFP board member in the health and arts sectors (e.g. current or past Chair of boards of Canada’s National Ballet School, Doctors’ Hospital and Kensington Health Foundation.) Marie has been a resident in the Collingwood area for the last 35 years, initially as a weekend skier, then year round weekender and gradually advancing to recent full-time residency. She feels Collingwood is a great place to appreciate the great outdoors with lots of year round sports and activities and with family nearby.

Jim Roe

Vice Chair

Jim recently retired after a very rewarding and successful 45 year career in Canada’s arts and entertainment industries. He was the General Manager of St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts for over 10 years. Prior to that he worked for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment on the concert, events and Raptors side of the business. He also worked at the stadium formerly known as SkyDome as Director of Event Operations and spent 10 years as a freelance Stage and Production Manager, which included a brief stint stage managing a show on Broadway. He has 20 years experience serving on boards of directors in the NFP arts sector, most recently as chair of the board of Theatre Passe Muraille. In 2012 he was honoured to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for “a career spent as an advocate for and ambassador of the Arts in Canada.” It is fair to say that he “eats, sleeps and breathes the Performing Arts”. He was recently named to the Town of Collingwood’s Steering Committee to work on Phase 3 of the feasibility study to build a Collingwood Centre for the Arts.

Howard Morrison

Treasurer

Howard joined the board of Theatre Collingwood in 2023. He is a retired CPA CMA accounting, finance and operations executive with experience in corporate and not-for-profit organisations. Howard also serves on the board of Hospice Georgian Triangle and is a member of the 4Seasons Probus management committee. Howard and his wife moved to Collingwood in 2018 attracted by the lifestyle that the area offers and a long family history in the southern Georgian Bay area.

Harold Bickerstaff

Director/Historian/Special Events Committee

Harold Bickerstaff is Theatre Collingwood’s longest serving board member, having joined the group in 1999. Over the years he has served in many different capacities including Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is currently on the Special Events Committee, helping plan our fundraising activities. Harold is president of Bickerstaff Sales Agency and has been in the Toy and Juvenile Products business for over 45 years. His company serves the needs of retailers across the country, and he has received many awards for the companies he has represented both in Canada and around the world. He has held senior positions with or represented Fisher Price Toys, Evenflo, Munchkin, Zak Designs, Dolly, Gerry Baby Products, Jolly Jumper, and many other children’s products companies.

Shortly after moving toCollingwood full time in 1998 he was approached by one of the founders of Theatre
Collingwood- Barbara Weider- and encouraged to join the Board of Directors. He has seen a lot of changes
since that meeting! Along the way Harold has also been involved with the Rotary Club of Collingwood, having served as President and filled many other positions in the Club. He is a three time Rotary Paul Harris
Fellow. He has been involved with the inaugural Collingwood Dragon Boat Festival, worked with the Humane Society, Meals on Wheels and other local organisations. Harold has also been on stage with the
Gaslight Tour for dozens of episodes over the years.

He is “the Voice of the Wasaga Beach Blues Festival” and continues to voice commercials and voice overs in the music business.

Heather Craig

Director/Special Events Committee

Heather, one of our newest Board members, is eagerly anticipating the celebration of Theatre Collingwood’s 40th anniversary. With her valuable skills and expertise, she is committed to utilising her abilities to contribute towards the organisation’s continued success for the next 40 years and beyond. Heather’s dedication and passion for Theatre Collingwood will undoubtedly play a significant role in ensuring its continued growth and prosperity. She is an experienced and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in administrative roles within the oil and gas industry. She is currently working as an Advisor Assistant/Office Manager for Sun Life Financial in Owen Craig’s advisory practice. In addition to her professional career, Heather has been actively involved in volunteering. She has served on the Parent Council at both Mountainview Elementary School and Nottawa Elementary School, and she has served as a secretary for the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association. Heather and her husband, Owen, have been servicing the Georgian Bay area for fifteen years.

Michelle Kingsbury

Director/Special Events Committee

Michelle has been a Board Member since March 2018. She is a realtor and enjoys helping clients with their real estate needs in and around Collingwood. The Collingwood area has been home since 1999 when she gravitated to the area for the love of the outdoor activities, skiing, hiking, and paddle boarding. Michelle’s first memory of going to a live performance is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She was amazed by the larger than life set, actors, costumes, and sound. She believes that live theatre is important to enjoy and live in that moment, being part of the audience in each performance is truly a unique experience. If Michelle could play any role in a show, it would be being part of Chris Tsujiuchi’s A Very Chris-terical Christmas Cabaret! Maybe someday!

David McFadden

Director/Governance and Strategic Development Committees Chair

David became a director of Theatre Collingwood in 2012. He is the President and CEO of Generation Four Capital Corp and currently serves as Chair of the boards of directors of Toronto Hydro, 407 International Inc. and PCI Geomatics Inc. David also serves on the boards of Cricket Energy Holding Inc. and Makwa Development Corp. He is a member of the Board of Governors of York University and is a director of the Yonge Street Mission. David is a member of the Energy Board of MaRS and of the Council for Clean and Reliable Energy. He was a partner in Gowling WLG for 30 years where he served over the years on the firm’s Executive Committee and Board of Trustees. He previously served as Chair of the Ontario Centres of Excellence, the Ontario Energy Association and the Canada-US Business Association. David particularly loves his time on the Board of Theatre Collingwood with its creative spirit and great sense of teamwork.

Chelsea Coulter

Board Member

Chelsea Coulter is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for Theatre Collingwood, bringing a lifelong passion for theatre and community engagement to the role. Chelsea holds an Arts degree from Queen’s University, where she majored in Drama and minored in History. She grew up backstage with Theatre Collingwood as an ASM and Head of Props, later sharing her love of the arts as a March Break Drama Camp Instructor. Chelsea has also performed onstage, most recently in the staged reading of A Christmas Carol, and she is thrilled to return to the stage in the upcoming Alice in Wonderland: The Panto. In addition to her work with Theatre Collingwood, she serves on the Board of Directors for Gaslight Community Theatre Productions. Chelsea is a full-time Special Education Resource Teacher and performs as a singer with her local band, goldenhour. Above all, Chelsea treasures her role as mom to Lawton and Lennon!

Karim Morgan

Board Member

Karim Morgan is a seasoned leader with over twenty years of executive-level experience in administration, bringing a wealth of strategic insight and a passion for the arts to Theatre Collingwood’s board. Karim served as Board Chair for a Toronto-based not-for-profit arts organization for ten years, during which he played a pivotal role in steering the organization’s growth and community impact. He has also lent his expertise as an advisor on numerous committees across a range of sectors. A proud advocate for local culture, Karim is a founding partner and Managing Director of Katherine’s Chateau Champagne Bistro, a picturesque establishment nestled in the heart of heritage Collingwood. His diverse professional background combines a deep commitment to the arts with a unique entrepreneurial spirit, positioning him as a valuable addition to the Theatre Collingwood board as they continue to inspire, engage, and serve the community.