The Board@41: Partners

Susannah Baines

Secretary

I have had some of my most treasured and memorable theatre experiences @41 Monkgate both as a performer and an audience member. It is such a special place, so unique that I jumped at the chance to join the board and create even more special memories for everyone that comes into our amazing space.

Alan Park

Chair

Having chaired Theatre@41 for the last 3 years I have seen what can be achieved with intimate, flexible theatre spaces. Performances and experiences in Theatre@41 have endless possibilities. The space provides an opportunity for anyone from York (and beyond) to create bold and exciting performances where the audience are as close as you dare allow. I want to use my experience to help make Theatre@41 a vibrant and viable venue that provides an adaptable space for whatever takes your fancy.

Jo Hird

Secretary

I love the intimacy and infinite possibilities of Theatre@41. A black box studio is perfect for companies to get creative - there is a very special atmosphere here which seems to encourage imagination. Some of the productions have been out of this world. Here’s to many, many more.

Sam Elmer

I am fortunate enough to live just a few minutes from the theatre, so it is very much my local venue. I started as a tech volunteer and during this time my appreciation of the theatre, its work and its mission grew hugely. As a trustee, I am keen to get more involved in shaping its future and delivering on that. mission

Finance

Maggie Smales

Trustee

The John Cooper Studio is not only the most adaptable black box theatre space we have in York, but it is set in a building that offers three other workshop spaces! It is no wonder that, over the years, Theatre@41 has been the origin of such a fantastic array of performances and instrumental in sparking the careers of so many talented Yorkies. It’s a privilege to be a part of its future!

Emma Godivala

Trustee

I have loved being a part of Theatre@41 since first discovering it with Pick Me Up during the Summer of Sondheim - my daughter was keen to get arty with make up so we both went and helped backstage. I carried on doing hair and make up at Monkgate for several years until setting up York Gin.
My family and I get along to every production we can and my son goes to York Stage School as well as performing with Pick Me Up. Now I am lucky enough to be on the Board and we are working to ensure Theatre@41 continues to thrive and get the love it deserves.

Meet the Team@41

The Team@41 is a group of volunteers that make up the Board of Trustees. Our job is to make sure that Theatre@41 is running to the best of its ability. From managing hires and marketing the theatre to ensuring we are following the latest health and safety standards and paying our bills on time, the Team@41 does it all!.

Alison Taylor

Trustee

I'm thrilled to be a trustee of Theatre@41. As well as performing with various companies here over the years, I have worked as a volunteer since the summer of 2021, both as front of house and on the bar and have loved every minute – working in such a fantastic unique and inclusive venue, meeting great people, and knowing you are doing something worthwhile is such a joy and great fun.

Jess Murray

Trustee

Jess joined the Board in 2022, having been volunteering both in Front of House and Communications roles prior to this.

Jim Paterson

Trustee

Having somewhere like Theatre@41 is really important for York, providing an affordable space for new performance and classes, and helping more people get involved with the performing arts. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to help Theatre@41 reach its potential.