Board of Directors
Home >Board of Directors
The Hurrah Players Board of Directors is a dedicated group of individuals committed to fostering the arts and supporting the mission of Hurrah Players, a renowned performing arts organization. This board comprises passionate community leaders, seasoned professionals, and arts enthusiasts who work collaboratively to ensure the organization’s growth and sustainability. Their responsibilities include overseeing strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising efforts, while also advocating for the arts within the community. By leveraging their diverse expertise and networks, the Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding Hurrah Players toward continued success and its mission to enrich the cultural landscape through exceptional theatrical experiences.
Founder
The Hurrah Players
Chairperson
Trustmark Properties, LLC
Vice-Chair
Rutter Mills, LLP
Second Vice President
Garden Gazebo
Treasurer
Medical Facilities of America
Secretary
Commify Ltd
Second Secretary
Dr. King and Associates
Atkinson Realty
Cohen Investment Group
S.L. Nusbaum
Norfolk Public Schools
Superior Plumbing
Community Volunteer
Community Volunteer
Community Volunteer
Virginia Beach Public Schools
Informa PLC
The Dicklin Society
30+ Years Ago
Over 30 years ago, two artistically brilliant forces aspired to create a non-profit organization that would provide quality performing arts training and high caliber performance opportunities in the Hampton Roads community. These two powerhouses, Hugh R. Copeland and Paul Dicklin, had this dream actualized by establishing The Hurrah Players in 1984. Unfortunately, Paul Dicklin’s untimely death in 1992 kept him from seeing the lasting success of his vision, his tireless effort, and his passionate commitment to the arts in our community.
Today
Today, under the continued direction of Hugh R. Copeland, The Hurrah Players are thriving as Virginia’s Leading Family Theatre Company. In honor of Paul’s indefatigable effort creating the solid foundation we continue to build upon, we have established The Dicklin Society. This elite Society is comprised of our key supporters, without whom we would not be the incomparable company we are today.
- Carol Ashinoff
- Bob Batcher
- Bob & Ann Bohannon
- Bob Burchette
- Kellie Burich
- Peter Decker
- Paul A. Dicklin
- Deborah M. DiCroce
- Dustin Elsea
- Sue Eskeridge, PhD
- Kathy Ferebee
- Joe Flanagan
- Paul Fraim
- Susan Garvey
- Kenneth V. Geroe
- Irvine Hill
- James A. Hixon
- Pam Kattrancha
- John Kollmansperger
- Susan Krohn
- Tonette Lang-Brown
- Kathryn Maguire
- Polly Martin
- Sharon McDonald
- George Melnyk
- Jeff Miller
- Dan Neumann, MD
- Randolph “Nick” Nichols
- Mary Norris
- Alan Nusbaum
- Meyera Oberndorf
- Pat & Doug Perry
- Sallie Ryan
- Sylvia Watson
- Ruth Pugh
Grateful Hurrah Players Highlight
Hurrah gave me a purpose and helped me discover my passion. I had such a sense of fulfillment at a young age because of The Hurrah Players and Hugh Copeland. It set the track for my career and life.
Through kindness, acceptance and love, Hurrah became a place most of us call home and people we call family. I can never replace the collection of incredible memories I have or the lessons I have learned. I believe anyone who joins will inevitably begin to feel this way and become part of our family.
